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How general election boundary changes could impact Kent

How general election boundary changes could impact Kent

Proposed changes to constituency boundaries could see the number of seats in Kent increase from 17 to 18 before the next general election.

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Kent's most Instagrammed beach huts

Kent's most Instagrammed beach huts

The colourful cabins can provide the perfect backdrop for holiday snaps, but which Kent town has beach huts most photographed by Instagram users?

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'Rock star' wanted to replace bishop

'Rock star' wanted to replace bishop

In its efforts to replace one of its highest-profile members, the Church of England says it's looking for someone akin to the leader of a rock band.

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Teacher didn't know she had fatal cancer

Teacher didn't know she had fatal cancer

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved teacher who died after being admitted to hospital with a cancer she had no idea she had.

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Photographed beach boat is gutted by fire

Photographed beach boat is gutted by fire

People are upset after a picturesque boat on the beach which has been photographed hundreds of times, was destroyed by fire.

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Founder of law firm suspended for 'offensive' tweets

Founder of law firm suspended for 'offensive' tweets

A lawyer who mocked the name of Harry and Meghan's daughter has been suspended from her company after the firm deemed the comments 'unacceptable'.

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Girl hit by car on ring road

Girl hit by car on ring road

Police are investigating after a girl was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing.

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Inside Kent's newest McDonald's

Inside Kent's newest McDonald's

An MP attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the county's latest McDonald's, which will create around 100 jobs.

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Julia James murder suspect to appear in court

Julia James murder suspect to appear in court

A 21-year-old man accused of murdering PCSO Julia James is due to appear in court today.

Officer admits kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard

Officer admits kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard

A serving police officer has appeared in court after being charged with the murder of Sarah Everard.

'I want us to open five pubs in five years - minimum'

'I want us to open five pubs in five years - minimum'

Meet the young pub boss who, along with his brother, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Wetherspoon - but with micropubs.

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Jab rollout reaches under 30s

Jab rollout reaches under 30s

The NHS started calling those aged 25-29 for vaccination from today as the inoculation programme reaches the 'home straight'.

'No blood, sweat or beer - but still a great show'

'No blood, sweat or beer - but still a great show'

What exactly does a Covid-compliant punk gig look like? We sent KentOnline's resident music nerd to find out.

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Man's body found at village home

Man's body found at village home

The body of a man in his 40s has been found at a house after police were called following concerns.

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Dad accused of £5 cat food theft banned from Sainsbury's

Dad accused of £5 cat food theft banned from Sainsbury's

A dad claims he and his autistic daughter have been unfairly 'targeted' after a supermarket banned them for forgetting to pay for cat food.

Kent's biggest theatre reopens after 448 days

Kent's biggest theatre reopens after 448 days

The boss of Kent's biggest theatre has told of her excitement as the venue's doors open today for the first time since the pandemic struck.

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Own your own piece of English history

Own your own piece of English history

Looking for a home packed with character? This beamed five-bedroom medieval building has its own place in the record books.

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Questions over lorry's handbrake after binman crushed

Questions over lorry's handbrake after binman crushed

A coroner will explore the state of a bin lorry's braking mechanism after a worker was killed trying to stop it rolling away at a school.

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Six-storey plan for 935 student flats set for approval

Six-storey plan for 935 student flats set for approval

Plans to build a huge student accommodation complex offering almost 1,000 beds is set to be rubber-stamped by councillors tonight.

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Number of asylum seeker children putting huge pressure on social workers

Number of asylum seeker children putting huge pressure on social workers

Social services in Kent are struggling to cope with the huge number of asylum seeker children needing help, the leader of the council has revealed.

Power station to move into defuelling phase with immediate effect

Power station to move into defuelling phase with immediate effect

EDF has taken the decision not to restart the Dungeness B nuclear power station, but to move it into the defuelling stage right away.

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Arsenal fan applies for top Spurs job

Arsenal fan applies for top Spurs job

Arsenal fan James Whitley believes he's a shoe-in as the next Tottenham manager, despite having no experience.

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Under 30s to be called for jab

Under 30s to be called for jab

The NHS will start calling those aged 25-29 for vaccination from tomorrow as the inoculation programme reaches the 'home straight'.

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Body of baby who died when boat capsized in Channel found

Body of baby who died when boat capsized in Channel found

The body of a baby who died after a boat carrying asylum seekers capsized off Dunkirk in October, has been found.

Lamb badly injured in dog attack

Lamb badly injured in dog attack

Police are investigating after a lamb was badly injured in a dog attack.

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'The reason I need a THIRD Covid jab...'

'The reason I need a THIRD Covid jab...'

A grandfather has told how he has been waiting six weeks for another vaccine after a botched second dose ran down his arm.

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'No evidence' dad attacked on beach before death, say police

'No evidence' dad attacked on beach before death, say police

An inquest hearing has cast doubt on claims a much-loved dad was assaulted the day before his tragic death.

Traffic held on M2 after car flips

Traffic held on M2 after car flips

Motorists were facing delays after a car overturned.

Former PC 'bombarded with sick images' as he 'tried to join vigilantes'

Former PC 'bombarded with sick images' as he 'tried to join vigilantes'

A former PC has been convicted of possessing indecent images after claiming he was trying to become a paedophile hunter.

Pair attacked in shopping street

Pair attacked in shopping street

A man and woman were walking together through a town centre shopping mall when they were attacked by another man.

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