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'Crazy' plans for drive-thru in Kent town with no McDonald's

'Crazy' plans for drive-thru in Kent town with no McDonald's

One of Kent’s only McDonald’s-free towns could finally have its first branch – but some residents have labelled the bid “crazy”.

Next step reached in £2.2m Debenhams revamp

Next step reached in £2.2m Debenhams revamp

A former Debenhams department store which is owned by a council has seen architects appointed to revamp the site.

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Bus routes to be reinstated following outcry

Bus routes to be reinstated following outcry

A village and another town suburb left without buses after timetable changes will see services reinstated following a huge backlash by residents.

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‘PM risks a red wall in Kent if issues like migration and traffic aren’t tackled’

‘PM risks a red wall in Kent if issues like migration and traffic aren’t tackled’

The Tories must get a grip of the county’s most important issues to ensure its ‘safe’ Kent seats remain so, writes political editor Paul Francis.

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Plans for 117 homes on orchard

Plans for 117 homes on orchard

Proposals to build 117 homes on an apple and plum orchard have been submitted.

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Inside long-awaited new restaurant after £400k refurb

Inside long-awaited new restaurant after £400k refurb

An award-winning restaurant and art gallery team are at last opening their fourth venture which is set to add some sparkle to a town centre.

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The van Gogh doppelganger living in same street as famed artist

The van Gogh doppelganger living in same street as famed artist

Meet the 'British Van Gogh', an artist who some say is the spitting image of the famed painter - and he even lives on the same street.

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Warning over cash-strapped councils facing ‘death spiral'

Warning over cash-strapped councils facing ‘death spiral'

Local councils will be sent into a "death spiral" unless government starts fully funding social care, a local authority leader has warned.

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‘Adorable’ seal spotted near town centre

‘Adorable’ seal spotted near town centre

A seal has been seen by passers-by on land next to a river in a busy town centre this morning.

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Police called as frustrated motorists drive through road closure

Police called as frustrated motorists drive through road closure

Police have been called to the scene of a road closure after frustrated motorists tore through barriers blocking off the carriageway.

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Vulnerable missing mum found

Vulnerable missing mum found

Mica had gone missing without any money or her phone

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Concerns for missing teen last seen getting into taxi

Concerns for missing teen last seen getting into taxi

Police are appealing for help to find a teenage boy who was last seen getting into a taxi, as concerns grow for his welfare.

1,000 new Kent homes needed every month to hit government targets

1,000 new Kent homes needed every month to hit government targets

This week, KentOnline is shining a spotlight on the county’s housing crisis – as councils struggle to hit government targets.

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‘Abandoned pub is an eyesore - it’s crumbling into next door’s garden!’

‘Abandoned pub is an eyesore - it’s crumbling into next door’s garden!’

A question mark hangs over the future of a once renowned pub where the sound of opera rang out across the English Channel.

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Careless driver ‘forgiven’ by biker she left paralysed

Careless driver ‘forgiven’ by biker she left paralysed

A woman who caused a crash that left a motorcyclist paralysed from the chest down has been “forgiven” by the man whose life she changed forever.

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‘Our town centre is covered in pigeon poo!’

‘Our town centre is covered in pigeon poo!’

Town centre traders say they can't understand why plans to introduce a hawk to scare off nuisance birds have been dropped.

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Ed Sheeran’s new song inspired by ‘empty’ Kent coastline

Ed Sheeran’s new song inspired by ‘empty’ Kent coastline

A unique corner of Kent has inspired one of the songs on Ed Sheeran's latest album.

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The six Kent Wetherspoons to make coveted 'good beer' guide

The six Kent Wetherspoons to make coveted 'good beer' guide

Six Kent Wetherspoons have been added to the list of the country's finest pubs.

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Apartment block next to public toilets 'could spark regeneration'

Apartment block next to public toilets 'could spark regeneration'

Plans for a block of flats next to a public toilet could be the “catalyst” for the regeneration of a long-neglected area, it is hoped.

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Man, 18, dies after crash

Man, 18, dies after crash

A man has died after a car crashed into a tree.

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Lower Thames Crossing project at risk amid doubts over future of HS2

Lower Thames Crossing project at risk amid doubts over future of HS2

As Rishi Sunak puts the future of the HS2 project into doubt, there are concerns for other major projects on the road network.

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Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

A talented street singer with his sights set on being crowned the world’s best next week has told of the highs and lows of his fascinating trade.

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‘Soon we won’t be able to leave the village’

‘Soon we won’t be able to leave the village’

School buses are late, binmen having to do their rounds earlier and workers quitting amid ‘nightmare traffic’ in part of the county.

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The criminals locked up in September

The criminals locked up in September

Here’s just some of the criminals including drug-dealers, thugs, thieves, perverts and rapists who were locked up last month.

Off-duty officer awarded for saving little boy’s life

Off-duty officer awarded for saving little boy’s life

The heroic actions of an off-duty detective who helped save a child’s life have been commended.

Home Secretary snubs Archbishop of Canterbury’s asylum talks

Home Secretary snubs Archbishop of Canterbury’s asylum talks

The Home Secretary has reportedly snubbed an invitation to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury over his concerns about her approach to immigration.

Lifelong fan to see US band live for first time – after booking them to play himself

Lifelong fan to see US band live for first time – after booking them to play himself

A US rock band are returning to the county after eight years away – much to the delight of the lifelong fan who booked them to appear.

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‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

Bereaved young people have praised the support they received from a charity to help cope with their grief – but say such help needs to be universal.

Neighbours fear drug-dealing and sleepless nights as homeless housing approved

Neighbours fear drug-dealing and sleepless nights as homeless housing approved

Two homes in residential streets will be used to house homeless people - despite neighbours’ fears of drug dealing, vandalism and late-night noise.

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‘Subbuteo was like trying to play football in the Grand Canyon’

‘Subbuteo was like trying to play football in the Grand Canyon’

From Subbuteo to electronic games and FIFA to FC24 the face of the football game has transformed beyond recognition.

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