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Does anyone send Christmas cards anymore?

Does anyone send Christmas cards anymore?

The cost of stamps and rise of social media might have put an end to the annual sending of Christmas cards to our loved ones.

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‘Now my abuser is behind bars I can finally enjoy Christmas’

‘Now my abuser is behind bars I can finally enjoy Christmas’

A 23-year-old beauty worker left needing regular cosmetic treatment after suffering abuse at the hands of her former lover has bravely spoken out.

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‘Our new restaurant will be nine times bigger – but it’s worth the risk!’

‘Our new restaurant will be nine times bigger – but it’s worth the risk!’

A father-and-son duo say expanding their popular restaurant into a new venue nine times as big is a huge risk – but one worth taking.

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'She may be gone, but her memory lives on in making people smile at Christmas'

'She may be gone, but her memory lives on in making people smile at Christmas'

A dad is ensuring the memory of his late wife lives on by decorating his conifer trees every year for Christmas and making people smile.

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Some roadworks cancelled as Christmas getaway begins

Some roadworks cancelled as Christmas getaway begins

There’s some good news for motorists as thousands of people hit the roads for to start the festivities.

‘This cafe is my gift to you this Christmas’

‘This cafe is my gift to you this Christmas’

We take a pre-Christmas jaunt to a jaw-droppingly good café lurking in a former boat shed.

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Pub forced to shut after kitchen blaze

Pub forced to shut after kitchen blaze

Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a city pub.

Football club’s £1.5m ground plans take ‘real step forward’

Football club’s £1.5m ground plans take ‘real step forward’

A community football club’s plans for a new clubhouse and covered stands as part of a raft of ground improvements has been given a major cash boost

Multi-car crash cleared after sparking gridlock around Bluewater

Multi-car crash cleared after sparking gridlock around Bluewater

A crash outside Bluewater involving three vehicles is now clear after causing huge traffic problems.

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Brothers jailed after suspected bike thief shot

Brothers jailed after suspected bike thief shot

Two brothers have been locked up after a suspected bike thief was shot at multiple times.

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Firm fined £100k after workers filmed risking lives on boat

Firm fined £100k after workers filmed risking lives on boat

A reckless company has been fined £100,000 for safety breaches after a worker was filmed standing on a pallet raised in the air by a forklift truck.

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M20 reopens after two-car crash causes chaos

M20 reopens after two-car crash causes chaos

The coastbound M20 has reopened following a crash involving two cars.

Incredible US Air Force fighter jets filmed ‘roaring’ over Kent harbour

Incredible US Air Force fighter jets filmed ‘roaring’ over Kent harbour

Incredible footage has been captured of a pair of American fighter planes jetting over the county.

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Senior surgeon found guilty of fraud and forgery

Senior surgeon found guilty of fraud and forgery

A senior surgeon on trial for fraud and forgery has been convicted, but found not guilty for sending a malicious letter about a colleague.

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Flood alert as river’s water levels rise

Flood alert as river’s water levels rise

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Kent – whilst a dormant river’s rising water level continues to be monitored.

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Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

Yellow coverings which have appeared on the balconies of seafront flats are not part of work to stop whistling sounds, KentOnline understands.

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Thug posted Snapchat of bloodstained trainer after gang attack on boy

Thug posted Snapchat of bloodstained trainer after gang attack on boy

A "ferocious" yob who bragged on social media about an attack that left a boy with “horrifying” injuries burst into tears as he was jailed.

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Patient ‘horrified’ after NHS worker drops intimate medical records from motorbike

Patient ‘horrified’ after NHS worker drops intimate medical records from motorbike

A 54-year-old was mortified to discover she was one of many woman whose medical records were lost by an NHS worker riding a motorbike.

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Why some Kent landmarks will be turning green this week

Why some Kent landmarks will be turning green this week

Three prominent places in the county are set to turn green on the longest day of the year to remind people about an important charity.

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Violent man jailed after attack left victim needing 15 stitches

Violent man jailed after attack left victim needing 15 stitches

A violent man has been jailed after attacking a woman in a hotel.

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Baby killers to be sentenced on camera in first for Kent court

Baby killers to be sentenced on camera in first for Kent court

A man and woman who murdered a toddler in a “wicked attack” will learn their fate at a hearing filmed in a Kent court for the first time.

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Reopening of historic theatre delayed until 2026

Reopening of historic theatre delayed until 2026

A historic theatre currently undergoing improvement works will not open for another three years.

Six-mile queues on motorway due to ‘pedestrian in road’

Six-mile queues on motorway due to ‘pedestrian in road’

Traffic was queuing for six miles on the M25 following reports of a pedestrian in the road.

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Businesses ‘wholeheartedly’ back new petrol station and employment hub plans

Businesses ‘wholeheartedly’ back new petrol station and employment hub plans

An application has been put forward for a petrol station, convenience store, 37 business units, and an office block next to a rugby club.

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Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

A youngster who was put on life support after catching a cold has been discharged.

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‘Distracted’ mum-of-three caused fatal crash while trying to make call

‘Distracted’ mum-of-three caused fatal crash while trying to make call

A “distracted” mum-of-three caused the death of another woman while trying to make a phone call while driving.

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‘Frustrated' school suffers fourth poor Ofsted in a row

‘Frustrated' school suffers fourth poor Ofsted in a row

A secondary school struggling to get pupils to class has been hit with a poor Ofsted rating for the fourth time running.

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‘It’s sad when things we hold dear become obsolete, but Royal Mail’s days are numbered’

‘It’s sad when things we hold dear become obsolete, but Royal Mail’s days are numbered’

As service declines and technology takes over, Secret Thinker says it’s only a matter of time before Royal Mail goes the same way as red phone boxes.

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'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

Disgruntled residents fear more rubbish will pile up as council bosses have voted to cut the number of public bins in a Kent district.

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‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

A beautician and a barber say their shops are struggling due to “dead high streets” and “too much competition”.

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