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'Escaped' exotic bird spotted at Kent beauty spot

'Escaped' exotic bird spotted at Kent beauty spot

Wildlife fans have flocked to a Kent beauty spot after an “escaped” exotic bird was spotted.

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Bigger car park at golf club ‘crucial to accommodating growing popularity’

Bigger car park at golf club ‘crucial to accommodating growing popularity’

Bosses behind a golf course with views over the Channel want to expand the car park for growing members, despite concern over harm to plants.

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‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

The owners of a family-run plant nursery which has served garden lovers for more than three decades say the time is right to call it a day.

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Yellow weather warning issued for Kent

Yellow weather warning issued for Kent

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kent, with heavy rain and flooding expected to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Banned thief assaulted Tesco worker who recognised him

Banned thief assaulted Tesco worker who recognised him

A thief who returned to a supermarket after previously stealing from it tried to headbutt a worker who recognised him and told him he was banned.

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Woman cleared after dog bite leaves victim needing 100 stitches

Woman cleared after dog bite leaves victim needing 100 stitches

The owner of a German Shepherd Huskey accused of being in charge of it while it was dangerously out of control and caused injury has been cleared.

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Section of beach closed off as council digs below 100-year-old seafront landmark

Section of beach closed off as council digs below 100-year-old seafront landmark

A full survey of an iconic beachfront bandstand that needs “very expensive” structural work is taking place.

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Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A249

Person in hospital after lorry overturns on A249

A person has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on a busy roundabout.

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Callous thief stole iPhone from man’s hand as he slept in hospital

Callous thief stole iPhone from man’s hand as he slept in hospital

An opportunist thief stole an expensive mobile phone from a man as he slept in a waiting area at a hospital.

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Decorator who kissed girl, 13, at Pride festival spared jail

Decorator who kissed girl, 13, at Pride festival spared jail

A decorator who grabbed a child’s face and kissed her on the lips while dancing at Kent’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride festival has avoided jail.

‘Disrespectful tourists are trashing our flowerbeds for perfect Instagram photos'

‘Disrespectful tourists are trashing our flowerbeds for perfect Instagram photos'

Residents say “disrespectful” tourists eager to take the perfect photograph next to an Instagram hotspot are trashing public flowerbeds.

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‘Issuing fines for swearing is class war - our words root us to our communities’

‘Issuing fines for swearing is class war - our words root us to our communities’

KentOnline columnist and swearing fan Melissa Todd says a council’s plan to issue fines for foul language will unfairly penalise the working class.

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Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

Traffic-free zones set up around schools to make streets safer are still being ignored six months on with residents split ahead of its expansion.

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‘Steroid cream for my eczema left me unable to work’

‘Steroid cream for my eczema left me unable to work’

A gardener had to quit his job after suffering painful and unsightly side effects from coming off eczema steroid cream.

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Council ditches swearing fine rules amid legal threat

Council ditches swearing fine rules amid legal threat

A council has ditched new rules including fines for people swearing in the street amid the threat of a legal challenge from free speech activists.

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Flood warning for Kent coast

Flood warning for Kent coast

A flood warning has been issued across a stretch of the county’s coast when high tide hits.

Police no longer searching for missing man

Police no longer searching for missing man

Police say they are no longer searching for a man who was first reported missing earlier this month.

Person taken to hopsital after A2 crash

Person taken to hopsital after A2 crash

Motorists faced delays due to a lane closure following a multi-vehicle crash.

Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

A man who went on a stealing spree worth £1,500 threatened to harm a worker when he was caught mid-act during one theft.

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Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Kent author and former journalist, who has been described as one of Britain’s “best-loved saga writers”.

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Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open

Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open

Historic railway wagons have been converted into a new Mediterranean restaurant at a popular seaside attraction.

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90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued

90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued

Drivers are facing 90-minute delays at the Port of Dover - as travel experts issue a warning over congestion ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Campaigners have threatened to drag a council to the High Court – potentially costing tens of thousands - unless it overhauls “anti-swearing” rules.

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New splash pad attraction opens after £2.5m revamp

New splash pad attraction opens after £2.5m revamp

A “mini-water park” has arrived at a leisure centre swimming pool following a multi-million-pound facelift.

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Soldier stabbed near barracks discharged from hospital

Soldier stabbed near barracks discharged from hospital

A soldier who was knifed several times as he walked home with his wife has been discharged from hospital.

Travellers return to country park

Travellers return to country park

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has been spotted at a local beauty spot and haven for wildlife.

Image reveals how Kent’s second Ivy could look as opening date revealed

Image reveals how Kent’s second Ivy could look as opening date revealed

A fresh artist’s impression shows how Kent’s latest Ivy restaurant could look as an opening date has been revealed.

Reoffending sex offender jailed for approaching schoolchildren at library

Reoffending sex offender jailed for approaching schoolchildren at library

A 64-year-old paedophile who breached a court order which banned him from being near children is back behind bars.

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Ex-Premier League club owner makes offer for £25m shopping centre

Ex-Premier League club owner makes offer for £25m shopping centre

Frasers Group owner Mike Ashley, who also used to own Newcastle United, has reportedly made an offer for a multi-million pound shopping site.

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Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Authorities in Italy have confirmed a husband and wife from Kent have been found dead after a tornado struck a yacht.

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