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Shoppers’ disgust as black mould grows in Morrisons

Shoppers’ disgust as black mould grows in Morrisons

A shopper has shared his disgust after spotting black mould on the ceiling of his regular supermarket following a ‘major leak’.

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Police officer jailed as sex texts to arrested woman read out in court

Police officer jailed as sex texts to arrested woman read out in court

A police officer who formed an inappropriate sexual relationship with a suspect he was ordered to supervise in hospital has been jailed.

Toddler had 70 injuries and cocaine in system, murder trial hears

Toddler had 70 injuries and cocaine in system, murder trial hears

An 18-month-old boy suspected to have been murdered by his mum and her boyfriend had 70 separate injuries to his body, a jury has been told.

Floral tributes to teen who died in crash

Floral tributes to teen who died in crash

Flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in which an 18-year-old man died.

Top spots revealed as Kent town’s Monopoly launches

Top spots revealed as Kent town’s Monopoly launches

A town’s version of the much-loved board game Monopoly is set to launch this weekend.

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Teen left needing dentures after teeth knocked out in violent mugging

Teen left needing dentures after teeth knocked out in violent mugging

A bottle-wielding thug left a teenager needing dentures after knocking out several of his teeth in a violent attack after attempting to rob him.

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Has Kent’s post-Covid housing bubble burst?

Has Kent’s post-Covid housing bubble burst?

As asking prices are slashed across the county, we look at why the property market may have peaked in parts of Kent.

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‘I’ve never been that sick after a race before’

‘I’ve never been that sick after a race before’

An athlete says water testing “needs revising" after he was among those who fell ill after taking part in a triathlon.

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Popular restaurant goes takeaway-only due to lack of staff

Popular restaurant goes takeaway-only due to lack of staff

A popular Turkish restaurant has been forced to close and move to a takeaway-only service due to a lack of staff.

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Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper

Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper

A much-loved shopkeeper has been described as a “real character” who would help anyone following his shock death.

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‘We need to crack on and put Covid behind us – it’s not news any more’

‘We need to crack on and put Covid behind us – it’s not news any more’

Covid is going to continue sweeping through populations like colds and flu, and it’s high time we just got on with it, says Secret Thinker.

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40 firefighters called to large blaze at school

40 firefighters called to large blaze at school

About 40 firefighters tackled a large blaze at an old school building.

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Hundreds of pupils to stay at home as new-build school ruled unsafe

Hundreds of pupils to stay at home as new-build school ruled unsafe

A new school building has been closed due to a “structural issue” – forcing hundreds of pupils to work from home.

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Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

Drones are being used to search the countryside for the owner of two terriers found wandering alone.

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First protest march in fight against station redevelopment

First protest march in fight against station redevelopment

Residents continue to protest against plans to knock down a derelict railway station and convert the site into a mobile home development.

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Family pay tribute to ‘bright and spirited’ teen found dead in park

Family pay tribute to ‘bright and spirited’ teen found dead in park

The family of a teenager found dead in a park have told KentOnline of their “overwhelming pain and devastation”.

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Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

Traffic was stopped in both directions on a motorway after a serious collision.

Tory boss in fight for job as colleague mounts challenge

Tory boss in fight for job as colleague mounts challenge

Kent County Council leader Roger Gough faces a fresh bid for his job from a controversial backbencher.

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‘Dog racing must come to an end’

‘Dog racing must come to an end’

A pet charity has launched a petition to ban greyhound dog racing in the next five years after more than 2,000 dogs were killed between 2018 and 2022.

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Former Michelin Guide restaurant eyed for £500k overhaul

Former Michelin Guide restaurant eyed for £500k overhaul

A former Michelin Guide restaurant could be set for a new lease of life if ambitious plans are approved.

Tailbacks on A2 after motorbike and car crash

Tailbacks on A2 after motorbike and car crash

Drivers are being warned to expect delays after a crash on the A2 this morning.

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry to guest star in Peppa Pig

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry to guest star in Peppa Pig

Kent-born Orlando Bloom and his partner Katy Perry will make guest appearances on Peppa Pig as the show celebrates a special anniversary.

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‘I could go to prison for putting up a fence’

‘I could go to prison for putting up a fence’

A dad who spent £20,000 to create a garden for his family has found himself in a legal battle which could see him locked up.

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‘New 5,000-home garden village must have railway station’

‘New 5,000-home garden village must have railway station’

A proposed garden village of 5,000 homes must also include a railway station from the start, insists a government inspector.

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‘People end up in squalid homes – but we can't have them sleeping on park benches'

‘People end up in squalid homes – but we can't have them sleeping on park benches'

The cost of providing temporary accommodation in Kent has doubled – but a leading councillor admits some people still end up “in squalor”.

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Woman's menacing texts to love rival after Facebook sexting shock

Woman's menacing texts to love rival after Facebook sexting shock

A heartbroken mum who discovered her boyfriend had been sexting another woman warned her love rival: “I know what you have been up to.”

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Mystery as 70 dead fish wash up on beach

Mystery as 70 dead fish wash up on beach

About 70 dead fish have washed up on the Kent coast - but the cause of the mass stranding is not known.

Body of missing teenager found in park

Body of missing teenager found in park

The body of a teenager missing for almost a month has been found in a Kent park.

M20 underpass shuts for three months

M20 underpass shuts for three months

A well-used underpass beneath the M20 has shut for three months to allow for more essential repairs.

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Gills player must do speed awareness course after crash

Gills player must do speed awareness course after crash

Police say a driver will have to complete a speed awareness course, after a crash involving several Gillingham football players.

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