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Train passengers to get free WiFi boost

Train passengers to get free WiFi boost

Rail passengers are set for an increase to free WiFi allowances - with it doubling on some routes.

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Virtual appointments popular with patients

Virtual appointments popular with patients

Virtual NHS appointments in Kent have proved popular with patients, a report has revealed.

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Car 'seen in bushes' near A2

Car 'seen in bushes' near A2

Police have been called to a duel carriageway after a car reportedly left the road.

Away fans stopped from watching FA Cup tie

Away fans stopped from watching FA Cup tie

A change in FA rules on ticket allocation has caused some problems for a second round tie.

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'I was drinking so much I spent £9k in 10 weeks'

'I was drinking so much I spent £9k in 10 weeks'

A well-known man who was forced to sleep rough on the streets after years of battling alcoholism has told how he turned his life around.

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People to support in the first virtual London Marathon

People to support in the first virtual London Marathon

People across the county are taking up the virtual London Marathon challenge tomorrow, helping a range of charities which need support more than ever.

The tale of the evil woman who drowned a child

The tale of the evil woman who drowned a child

Frances Kidder was the last woman to be hanged in public after being found guilty of the murder of her step-daughter.

'This is what happens when you lock away a workaholic'

'This is what happens when you lock away a workaholic'

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace has revealed the secrets to his body transformation as he coped with lockdown boredom and a recess from TV screens.

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Delays after vehicle fire

Delays after vehicle fire

Drivers were stuck in long delays after a vehicle fire on the M25.

Hospital to review child care after boy's death

Hospital to review child care after boy's death

An inquest has found there were missed opportunities to treat a six-year-old boy who died of sepsis.

Man attacked after telling joke

Man attacked after telling joke

A 24-year-old who attacked someone with a knife after they made a joke he didn't like has been jailed for nearly two years.

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Hospital in lockdown as knifeman 'Tasered'

Hospital in lockdown as knifeman 'Tasered'

A man with a knife forced a hospital into lockdown while police raced to disarm him.

£630k found in carrier bags after 'WhatsApp for criminals' cracked

£630k found in carrier bags after 'WhatsApp for criminals' cracked

Officers uncovered large amounts of cash, motorcycles and other high value items after cracking a secret phone network.

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Watch as boy, 6, recites 208 capitals

Watch as boy, 6, recites 208 capitals

Watch as a six-year-old boy puts his memory to the test by reciting the capital cities of more than 200 different countries – in under 12 minutes.

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Lanes reopen after motorway crash leads to delays

Lanes reopen after motorway crash leads to delays

A motorway collision led to expected delays of half an hour and backlogged traffic.

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Former ABC site is up for sale - again

Former ABC site is up for sale - again

Plans for a new cinema, shops, restaurants and homes have been put in doubt as the developer pulls out.

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Heavy rain to last three days as Storm Alex arrives

Heavy rain to last three days as Storm Alex arrives

Heavy rain and strong winds of up to 65mph are hitting the county as Kent gets set for a miserable Friday and weekend.

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"Unique" village pub saved from Shepherd Neame conversion plans

"Unique" village pub saved from Shepherd Neame conversion plans

Councillors unanimously rejected a brewer's scheme to turn a pub into a residential property.

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Strictly Come Dancing contestant has Covid

Strictly Come Dancing contestant has Covid

Kent-based singer HRVY has confirmed he has tested positive for the virus ahead of the live shows.

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Lorry driver was 'trying to smuggle people out of UK'

Lorry driver was 'trying to smuggle people out of UK'

A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle four people out of the country.

'If they can catch lice they can catch Covid'

'If they can catch lice they can catch Covid'

A mum of two fears pupils are at risk of catching coronavirus, after her daughter came home with head lice twice in three weeks.

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'Murder' victim's mum opposes bail hostel plan

'Murder' victim's mum opposes bail hostel plan

A bail hostel's expansion plan has caused outrage in one town - as it emerges emergency services are regularly called to deal with issues there.

Lucky mum scoops £1k in KentOnline competition

Lucky mum scoops £1k in KentOnline competition

A mum-of-two is shocked to have scooped £1,000 in cash with KentOnline's prize draw.

Labour group apologise after 'Keir Starmer did a poo' tweet

Labour group apologise after 'Keir Starmer did a poo' tweet

A Labour Party group has apologised after an immature post was shared on social media saying their party's leader "did a poo".

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Woman arrested after armed police storm suspected brothel

Woman arrested after armed police storm suspected brothel

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of immigration offences after a major operation that saw officers lay siege to a suspected brothel.

'She was from a loving family and felt loved'

'She was from a loving family and felt loved'

An inquest heard how a bright and clever teenager who was experiencing gender identity issues was found dead at home by her family.

Councils take back control of 17,000 homes

Councils take back control of 17,000 homes

Four councils have taken over the management of thousands of homes previously run by a scandal-hit firm.

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Watch as fly-tipper's van crushed

Watch as fly-tipper's van crushed

A council's fight against fly-tippers has ended with a van being seized while parked outside its owner's house and then crushed into a sheet of metal.

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Cash-strapped councillors could receive payouts

Cash-strapped councillors could receive payouts

The idea of a 'hardship fund' to support county councillors who lose their seat at the next election is to be the subject of a review.

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River searched after woman seriously hurt in crash

River searched after woman seriously hurt in crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a crash left a woman with serious injuries this morning.

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