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Flat owner's anxiety at 'all-time high' as cladding bill approved

Flat owner's anxiety at 'all-time high' as cladding bill approved

A woman being forced to pay for repairs to make her fire-risk flat safe says the government passing costs on to owners is 'disgusting'.

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Teachers in tears as thieves target special school

Teachers in tears as thieves target special school

A head teacher has hit out at 'disgusting' thieves who targeted a special school.

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Child hit by car near school

Child hit by car near school

Police and medics were called after a child was involved in a collision with a car on a busy road near a school.

The chilling murders that stunned a nation

The chilling murders that stunned a nation

One of Kent's most notorious murders took place in 1996 as a mum and her two daughters walked along a country path.

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Plans for 24-hour McDonald's drive-thru

Plans for 24-hour McDonald's drive-thru

Fast food giant McDonald's is bidding to make its newest restaurant in the county a round-the-clock destination for burger lovers.

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Cases rise 30% across county but jabs also on up

Cases rise 30% across county but jabs also on up

Nine areas saw Covid-19 cases rise in the last week, with a few seeing them more than double, as the vaccination programme continues to be a success.

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What we know so far after PCSO's shocking murder

What we know so far after PCSO's shocking murder

PCSO Julia James was found dead on Tuesday after leaving home to walk her dog - here is everything we know as the police continue to seek witnesses.

Covid patient passes 100 days in intensive care

Covid patient passes 100 days in intensive care

A seriously-ill Covid patient has reached the unenviable milestone of spending 100 days in intensive care – more than half of them in an induced coma.

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Mum loses heartbreaking battle to keep daughter alive

Mum loses heartbreaking battle to keep daughter alive

A judge has told a mum that doctors will be allowed to switch-off her brain-damaged daughter's life-support machine in hospital.

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Traders say site dust is 'like the Sahara'

Traders say site dust is 'like the Sahara'

Traders say dust from a nearby building site is so bad they are having to use their Covid masks for protection.

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Parents slam 'pretentious' and 'expensive' uniform changes

Parents slam 'pretentious' and 'expensive' uniform changes

A petition has been set up to protest a decision taken by a primary school to introduce an entire new uniform amid the pandemic.

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Jeep blaze in village

Jeep blaze in village

Fire crews were called to attend a vehicle fire on the side of the road after it was found alight on the approach to a village.

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Ban on bags for life

Ban on bags for life

Bags for life are to be removed from thousands of convenience stores and replaced with compostable carriers as part of the war on plastic waste.

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Kent town fourth worst coastal hotspot in UK

Kent town fourth worst coastal hotspot in UK

Visitors have rated a Kent seaside town as one of the UK's worst coastal destinations as holidaymakers gear-up for staycations this summer.

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Housing secretary gives nod to 675-home development as planning inspector awards damages against council

Housing secretary gives nod to 675-home development as planning inspector awards damages against council

Secretary of State for Housing Robert Jenrick has created fury after allowing an appeal for 675 homes to be built in a Kent village.

Bargain hunters swoop on closing Debenhams

Bargain hunters swoop on closing Debenhams

Customers have been snapping up bargains in the final few days of trading by a high street giant - but one item wasn't flying off the rails.

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Fuel spillage causes huge M2 delays

Fuel spillage causes huge M2 delays

The M2 coastbound is at a standstill due to a broken down crane and a fuel spillage.

Boy, 4, in critical condition after being hit by car

Boy, 4, in critical condition after being hit by car

A four-year-old boy has been seriously injured and remains in hospital in a critical condition after he was hit by an SUV.

LIVE: 'PCSO murder could have been attack by total stranger'

LIVE: 'PCSO murder could have been attack by total stranger'

WATCH: A Kent police chief has given a press conference on the investigation into the shocking murder of PCSO Julia James.

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County show postponed and 'scaled back'

County show postponed and 'scaled back'

The Kent County Show, due to take place in July, has been postponed and will be replaced by a "scaled back" event.

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Companies owed £3m as one of oldest building firms goes bust

Companies owed £3m as one of oldest building firms goes bust

One of Kent's oldest firms went under owing almost £3 million to more than 250 companies, KentOnline can reveal.

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'It’s the coldest April for 60 years, no wonder I was the only one at pub'

'It’s the coldest April for 60 years, no wonder I was the only one at pub'

Secret Drinker wraps up warm to beat the weather, scaffolders - and the Quakers.

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Millions expected to hit roads for bank holiday trips

Millions expected to hit roads for bank holiday trips

Drivers are being warned to check their cars with millions expected to embark on trips this weekend.

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Supermarket launches £1.49 canned fizz

Supermarket launches £1.49 canned fizz

A £1.49 sparkling wine in a can has hit supermarket shelves ahead of the bank holiday and in response to us all spending more time dining outside.

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The changing face of the county town centre

The changing face of the county town centre

When shoppers returned to Maidstone town centre, it was apparent that it was a very different retail world than before the pandemic.

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The Kent spot inspiring musicians across the world

The Kent spot inspiring musicians across the world

A Kent beach is an unlikely source of artistic inspiration for musicians from South Africa to California - but why?

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Women told to 'avoid woods' after PCSO's murder

Women told to 'avoid woods' after PCSO's murder

Women have reportedly been told to avoid woods after the murder of a PCSO, with an update on the investigation given by police this morning.

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Film crew moves into hotel

Film crew moves into hotel

A hotel is being prepared for the filming of Danny Boyle's upcoming Sex Pistols series.

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Campaigners stage sit-in to protect sycamore tree

Campaigners stage sit-in to protect sycamore tree

Protesters are camping out at the site of a mature sycamore tree which is due to be felled to make way for flats.

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Man accused of using electric scooter while drunk

Man accused of using electric scooter while drunk

A late-night fight led to one man being charged with operating an e scooter while drunk and another with having a blade in a public place.

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