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MP tells government to foot bill for failed ferry deal

MP tells government to foot bill for failed ferry deal

Residents must not end up paying for the costs of the bungled Brexit ferry contract after it was cancelled, says an MP.

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Farm under fire over dead animal photos

Farm under fire over dead animal photos

A farm is being investigated after shocking pictures of dead animals were described as "deeply distressing" by the RSPCA. WARNING: Graphic images.

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Council agree tax rise

Council agree tax rise

Kent County Council has agreed to raise council tax by nearly 5%.

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Boy, 5, to have first party

Boy, 5, to have first party

A five-year-old boy is set to mark the end of his cancer treatment with a charity fundraiser three-and-a-half years after being diagnosed.

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Body found in flat

Body found in flat

Police are investigating after a body was found in a flat this morning.

Alleged rape victim was 'sleepy' says accused

Alleged rape victim was 'sleepy' says accused

A supermarket worker accused of raping a woman on a night out claimed today the alleged victim had been “sleepy”.

Power outage shuts tunnels

Power outage shuts tunnels

Traffic was halted on the approach to the Dartford Tunnels after a power outage in the area.

Bungalow sealed off after incident

Bungalow sealed off after incident

Dozens of police officers and a fire investigation team are on the scene of a serious incident.

Protests ahead of stroke decision

Protests ahead of stroke decision

A protest has been held ahead of a crunch meeting which will shape the future of stroke provision in Kent.

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Ashes left in wrongly seized car 'vanish'

Ashes left in wrongly seized car 'vanish'

A heartbroken man has been unable to trace his uncle’s ashes since the car he was storing them in was wrongly seized and sent to auction.

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Your chance to join our news team

Your chance to join our news team

Facebook and KentOnline are teaming up on a pioneering project which will see two new ‘community’ reporters based in our newsroom.

Primark confirms opening date for Bluewater store

Primark confirms opening date for Bluewater store

The long-awaited opening of a new Primark at a popular shopping centre has been announced.

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Two boats of migrants brought to shore

Two boats of migrants brought to shore

Two more boatloads of migrants have been intercepted on the coast.

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How to cast a love spell for Valentine's Day

How to cast a love spell for Valentine's Day

In the hope of finding love, good witch Psychic Debbie cast a love spell on a KentOnline reporter Rachel Dixon for Valentine's Day.

M25 rapist found 'slumped in chair' before death

M25 rapist found 'slumped in chair' before death

A convicted serial sex offender dubbed the M25 rapist died in prison after being treated for severe heart failure, an inquest heard.

'Patriots' prepare to patrol coast for migrant landings

'Patriots' prepare to patrol coast for migrant landings

A group of ‘patriots’ say they will monitor the coast in an attempt to halt migrants landing on the shore.

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Council could buy shopping centre

Council could buy shopping centre

A council is set to spend up to £45 million pound on a shopping centre.

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From apprentice to hospital chief

From apprentice to hospital chief

A former apprentice now at the helm of one of Kent's biggest hospitals has set out his vision for the trust and spoken about the problems it faces.

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Rail firm under fire for 'ghost trains'

Rail firm under fire for 'ghost trains'

A rail operator has apologised after telling an MP its services ran as normal, when it in fact had cancelled 24 trains in one day.

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The most hopeless town for Kent singles to find love

The most hopeless town for Kent singles to find love

A list of the UK's best and worst places for singles to live has been released - with bad news for anyone looking for love in part of the county.

Save the date for gay wedding show

Save the date for gay wedding show

The first gay wedding show in Kent for 14 years is being held next month.

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College principal 'on sick leave' amid regulator investigation

College principal 'on sick leave' amid regulator investigation

A college boss has gone on sick leave just days after his deputy resigned amid an investigation by regulators.

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CCTV captured violence before dad's death

CCTV captured violence before dad's death

A man has appeared at crown court accused of murdering a 37-year-old outside his home.

Wanted man found in hotel

Wanted man found in hotel

A wanted man is being transferred to the prison service after he was found in a hotel.

Jail for knife-wielding thug

Jail for knife-wielding thug

A drunken thug who brandished knives in the street and then attacked a police officer who tried to restrain him has been locked up.

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Students leave grammar school amid drugs probe

Students leave grammar school amid drugs probe

Three sixth-formers at a high-achieving grammar school have agreed to leave after allegations of drug use forced a head teacher to call the police.

Powerboat racer's death a 'tragic accident'

Powerboat racer's death a 'tragic accident'

A coroner has ruled the death of a powerboat racer was a tragic accident - but his family say it could have been avoided.

Inquest opens into death of woman found in sea

Inquest opens into death of woman found in sea

An inquest has opened into the death of a 67-year-old whose body was found in the water.

Love Island winner to strip off for cancer awareness

Love Island winner to strip off for cancer awareness

Kent boy Jack Fincham will be baring all in a new ITV show to raise awareness for men's cancer.

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Lorry driver's earlobe hangs off after attack

Lorry driver's earlobe hangs off after attack

A lorry driver was left with severe head injuries after a vicious attack by another motorist. WARNING: Graphic images.

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