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‘Worst thing about disability not the restrictions – but the ignorance and abuse’

‘Worst thing about disability not the restrictions – but the ignorance and abuse’

Columnist Melissa Todd uncovers the lack of understanding – and even rage-filled abuse – faced by people living with hidden disabilities.

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Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

Strike action by refuse workers has been called off amid fears bin collections could be heavily disrupted.

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Image of man released after sex attack on train

Image of man released after sex attack on train

Detectives have released an image of a man following a sex attack on a train.

Historic church devastated by fire restored after multi-million-pound rebuild

Historic church devastated by fire restored after multi-million-pound rebuild

An old chapel, which was destroyed by a blaze more than 20 years ago, has been rebuilt as a new business hub for young people.

New council chief to pocket salary of up to £236,000

New council chief to pocket salary of up to £236,000

The next chief executive of cash-strapped Kent County Council will take home a salary of up to £236,000.

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Thunderstorm weather warning issued for Kent

Thunderstorm weather warning issued for Kent

The Met Office has confirmed that parts of the county are to expect heavy rain and hail this weekend.

Heartbreaking tributes to young couple killed in crash

Heartbreaking tributes to young couple killed in crash

Touching tributes have been paid to a young couple tragically killed in a car crash this week.

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Town’s first-ever Greggs officially opens

Town’s first-ever Greggs officially opens

A town has finally got its first-ever Greggs – with the branch dishing out free jam doughnuts to mark the official opening today.

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Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl in park

Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl in park

A man has been sent to prison for three years after raping a 12-year-old girl in a park when he was 18.

Urgent appeal to find teenage girl missing for fifth time

Urgent appeal to find teenage girl missing for fifth time

Police say they are increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of a 15-year-old girl who has been reported missing for the fifth time in eight days.

Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride - from huge stars to extra day

Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride - from huge stars to extra day

Canterbury Pride returns this weekend with an extra day, and thousands are expected to flock to the city to cheer on pop singers and beloved TV stars.

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‘People will mourn the loss of shops when the shutters go down for good – use them or lose them’

‘People will mourn the loss of shops when the shutters go down for good – use them or lose them’

This week, our readers air their views on the decline of the high street, plans to close some of the county’s tips, the climate emergency and Brexit.

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Pub shut since lockdown finally reopens after £150k refurb

Pub shut since lockdown finally reopens after £150k refurb

A popular pub forced to close during the Covid pandemic has reopened after a £150,000 revamp.

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Renewed battle to save warship ‘national treasure’ from the scrapyard

Renewed battle to save warship ‘national treasure’ from the scrapyard

Hundreds of thousands of pounds is needed to help historians save an iconic First World War warship from the scrapyard.

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Tributes to ‘fun-loving lad’ after fatal motorbike crash

Tributes to ‘fun-loving lad’ after fatal motorbike crash

The parents of a 22-year-old who died in a motorbike accident a year ago say their son had a “lust for life” and was always looking for adventure.

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Villagers back bid for quirky camping site in beauty spot

Villagers back bid for quirky camping site in beauty spot

A bid to open a quirky glamping site offering stays in a double-decker bus and Romany-style wagon has been backed by villagers.

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Ed Sheeran recording at seaside studio

Ed Sheeran recording at seaside studio

Ed Sheeran has shared pictures on social media of him recording inside his converted 1880s railway carriage in Kent.

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Heartbreak as pub manager, 53, dies

Heartbreak as pub manager, 53, dies

Tributes have been paid to a popular pub manager who "would always go out of his way to help people" following his death aged 53.

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Heat health alert covers Kent as temperatures predicted to soar

Heat health alert covers Kent as temperatures predicted to soar

The first heat health alert of the year, which covers Kent as well as other counties, has been issued.

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Zoo owner hand-rearing cubs of tragic lion

Zoo owner hand-rearing cubs of tragic lion

A zoo owner is hand-rearing the two cubs of a lion who tragically died after giving birth.

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Man, 72, 'touched boy in car after asking for directions'

Man, 72, 'touched boy in car after asking for directions'

A 72-year-old man stands accused of sexually touching a boy in a car after asking the youngster for directions.

Owner of cafe loved by cyclists and walkers to launch new branch

Owner of cafe loved by cyclists and walkers to launch new branch

The owner of a popular cafe loved by cyclists and walkers is set to launch a much bigger branch in the coming weeks.

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Sainsbury's evacuated as fire breaks out

Sainsbury's evacuated as fire breaks out

Customers were forced to abandon their shopping when a fire broke out at a Sainsbury’s store.

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New documentary to explore police ‘toxic culture’ after Sarah Everard murder

New documentary to explore police ‘toxic culture’ after Sarah Everard murder

A Channel 5 documentary exploring the failings of police and Wayne Couzens’ murder of Sarah Everard is to air next week.

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Armed police arrest three boys after 'handgun’ spotted in town centre

Armed police arrest three boys after 'handgun’ spotted in town centre

Shoppers have criticised “heavy handed” police after a group of youths were forced to the ground with their arms behind their back.

Mum unable to wee for almost five years

Mum unable to wee for almost five years

A woman who was unable to wee for almost five years due to a rare condition claims she was told to "sit in the bathroom and run the tap" by doctors.

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Banned teacher: 'I deeply regret sexually explicit texts to child'

Banned teacher: 'I deeply regret sexually explicit texts to child'

A disgraced teacher has told KentOnline he “deeply regrets” sending sexually explicit messages to a child - after he was banned from the profession.

‘Has the world gone completely mad? Who’s buying colouring-in books for adults?’

‘Has the world gone completely mad? Who’s buying colouring-in books for adults?’

Secret Thinker is astounded to discover adult colouring-in books, and questions whether those who buy them have too much time on their hands.

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Historic cinema could be torn down and rebuilt with flats and houses

Historic cinema could be torn down and rebuilt with flats and houses

A historic and beloved seafront cinema could be torn down and replaced with a new movie theatre and homes.

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Man told to pay £25 after council breaks bin

Man told to pay £25 after council breaks bin

A homeowner has been left annoyed and angry at being asked to pay for a new waste bin his was broken by dustmen during a collection.

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