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Huge spike in potholes blamed on weather

Huge spike in potholes blamed on weather

The council is missing targets to deal with ‘car-killer’ potholes, it has been revealed.

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Man was decorating house before fatal 'altercation'

Man was decorating house before fatal 'altercation'

The man at the centre of a murder probe was decorating a house before an “altercation” took place, an inquest has heard.

Temperatures to drop as rain set to hit county

Temperatures to drop as rain set to hit county

The unprecedented September heatwave is set to come to an end this week, with rain forecast to hit much of the county.

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Dad's fury after bus drivers leave 11-year-old daughter stranded

Dad's fury after bus drivers leave 11-year-old daughter stranded

A dad has hit out at a bus company after multiple drivers refused to let his 11-year-old daughter on the school bus with vehicles packed.

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‘I’ve never banked online - cash is still king’

‘I’ve never banked online - cash is still king’

KentOnline reporter Sam Lennon explains why he believes “cash is king” – and technological advances such as online banking and RingGo are overrated.

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‘Leaks have been going on for months – we worry train tracks could subside’

‘Leaks have been going on for months – we worry train tracks could subside’

Villagers plagued by months of water leaks say they have turned the ground into slippery slime, and fear sinkholes are next.

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Broken lift leaves care home residents ‘stranded’ for six weeks

Broken lift leaves care home residents ‘stranded’ for six weeks

Care home residents left stuck on the first floor for a month because the only lift broke down have been told to wait another two weeks.

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'Our town needs a new leisure centre'

'Our town needs a new leisure centre'

Council bosses say "doing nothing is not an option" as plans to revitalise an ageing swimming pool are to finally move forward this year.

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Tailbacks as family’s car turns into raging fireball

Tailbacks as family’s car turns into raging fireball

A dramatic photo shows a car engulfed by a raging fireball this afternoon.

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'Humble' football star poses with customers at popular Kent cafe

'Humble' football star poses with customers at popular Kent cafe

Diners tucking into breakfast at a popular cafe were given a shock this morning when one of the most recognisable faces in football walked in.

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Indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club bring raucous dance party to Dreamland

Indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club bring raucous dance party to Dreamland

There was dancing, mosh pits, raucous singalongs and a sea of phones as Northern Irish indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club took to the Dreamland stage.

New pub boss makes vow after death of much-loved predecessor

New pub boss makes vow after death of much-loved predecessor

The new manager of a pub has vowed to ensure it goes from strength to strength following the death of his much-loved predecessor.

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Mystery over bubbling water off Kent coast

Mystery over bubbling water off Kent coast

A peculiar bubbling in the sea is proving a mystery to coastal visitors unsure of its cause.

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Huge police response as 100 fighting at stations and on trains

Huge police response as 100 fighting at stations and on trains

Police responded in huge numbers to reports of 100 people fighting on trains and at railway stations on the Kent coast.

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Rail firm fears overcrowded trains as thousands head to Kent coast

Rail firm fears overcrowded trains as thousands head to Kent coast

Sunseekers heading to and from the Kent coast today are being advised to avoid rail travel at peak times as operators fear overcrowded trains.

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Gang of 28 attacked migrant children in ‘mob rampage’ at train station

Gang of 28 attacked migrant children in ‘mob rampage’ at train station

Three teenage boys were among a gang of 28 who targeted migrant foster children in a “vicious and violent” attack.

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Crash shuts two lanes on busy motorway

Crash shuts two lanes on busy motorway

Two lanes of the M20 remain closed following an accident this morning.

All the roadworks that could slow you down in Kent this week

All the roadworks that could slow you down in Kent this week

We’ve rounded up all the major roadworks, closures and diversions that could affect your commute.

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Bid for new housing estate behind police HQ rejected

Bid for new housing estate behind police HQ rejected

An application to build a housing development behind police headquarters has been rejected three years after it was submitted.

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'I didn't in my wildest dreams think he could be this evil’

'I didn't in my wildest dreams think he could be this evil’

A child rapist brought to justice after his fiancée found naked pictures of young girls on his phone has been handed a lengthy jail sentence.

‘I spent my life savings on new park home – but it could be almost 30 years old’

‘I spent my life savings on new park home – but it could be almost 30 years old’

A pensioner who bought a “new” park home says it has turned out to be a “deathtrap” that could have already been more than 20 years old.

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Nominations are open for this year’s Green School Awards

Nominations are open for this year’s Green School Awards

The awards celebrate eco-friendly initiatives and projects put forward by schools all over the county.

The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

We ventured to a historic hop farm which has recently opened a taproom – and offers stunning views across the Kentish countryside.

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Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

We looked into how the first Costco branch in the county will affect businesses and shoppers.

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Man dies after crash near hotel

Man dies after crash near hotel

A man in his 70s has died after his car struck a tree near a hotel entrance early this morning.

New Lidl on hold after legal challenge by rivals

New Lidl on hold after legal challenge by rivals

A new Lidl food store which was approved earlier this summer is being put on hold because of legal challenges.

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Father and son team up to launch health supplement

Father and son team up to launch health supplement

An ex-football manager and his son have joined forces to launch their own businesses targeted at promoting a healthier lifestyle.

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'It looks great - but why hasn't it been built yet?!’

'It looks great - but why hasn't it been built yet?!’

Plans to transform a beach by adding 96 new beach huts have been hailed “amazing”, despite frustration that the scheme has not yet been approved.

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Mum ditches Zara job to sell baked goods from horsebox

Mum ditches Zara job to sell baked goods from horsebox

A woman who was working five days a week at a major shopping centre is loving her new career baking for people in her hometown.

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Bedbound gran hounded by courts six years after dropping cigarette

Bedbound gran hounded by courts six years after dropping cigarette

A bedbound gran was summonsed to appear in court – six years after being fined by a council for dropping a cigarette.

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