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Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

A harbour arm was once again a sea of red as men, women and children donned dresses to re-create an iconic music video for a Kent-born singer.

Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

A swimmer was rescued and a climber saved in two separate rescue operations prompted by calls from members of the public.

Possible heatwave to hit Kent over coming days

Possible heatwave to hit Kent over coming days

Temperatures are set to soar over the next two days with the county braced to experience some of the warmest weather in the country.

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Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash

The A2 was temporarily shut near Dartford Heath while emergency services attended a crash involving a motorbike.

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Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

A section of A-road leading to Kent’s busiest port was shut for several hours due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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Race on to find cash needed to save 230-year-old pub

Race on to find cash needed to save 230-year-old pub

The race is now on for a community to find the necessary funds needed to purchase and restore a historic village pub at risk of permanent closure.

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Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

An unlawful Traveller encampment has been moved on after temporarily setting up camp on a town’s playing fields.

Car bursts into flames just metres from petrol pumps

Car bursts into flames just metres from petrol pumps

Emergency services were called to a fuel forecourt after a vehicle went up in flames perulously close to the pumps.

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Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

A historic church described as the “bedrock of the community” has cordoned off part of its churchyard for urgent repair works to take place.

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Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

A historic convent will be knocked down to make way for a huge three-storey care home if controversial new plans are approved.

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One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

A number of people have been rescued by French authorities after a small boat got into difficulty in the Channel.

Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

A Grade II-listed pub has been damaged after a car crashed into the front of the building.

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Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

Parts of a town centre were left without power while emergency services and utility firms responded to a gas leak.

Man seriously injured in accident involving car and motorbike

Man seriously injured in accident involving car and motorbike

A man in his 20s was airlifted to hospital after a collision between a car and a motorbike.

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

Make this summer one to remember with a trip to Kent’s best wildlife parks, castles, farms and country parks.

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Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

Fed-up villagers have condemned the lack of repairs to a water leak, which has been left to flow for more than two years.

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‘It’s not a winery, it’s a vinicultural Disneyland’

‘It’s not a winery, it’s a vinicultural Disneyland’

A group of residents are gearing up to fight against revised plans for an “enormous” winery they fear will do irreparable harm to the countryside.

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New shipping container youth club to tackle ‘hundreds of youths engaging in deviant behaviour’

New shipping container youth club to tackle ‘hundreds of youths engaging in deviant behaviour’

A youth club will be rolled out inside shipping containers to help combat “hundreds of young people” engaging in “deviant behaviour”.

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The despicable rise in dine and dash: ‘It’s greed and opportunism’

The despicable rise in dine and dash: ‘It’s greed and opportunism’

Greedy customers who ‘dine and dash’ before paying are leaving owners out of pocket and staff disheartened but what is behind the rising trend?

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‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

A peacock who endeared himself to villagers after spending the best part of a year roaming driveways has been rehomed after concerns over his welfare.

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We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

When an area of the county was said to be the UK’s second best for craft beer, we decided a pub crawl was in order to put the claim to the test...

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Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing

Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing

Rescue crews have launched a major search operation in the English Channel as a diver has been reported missing.

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Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

A crash involving two cars closed an A-road, sparking a large emergency response.

Flat plan for vacant Chinese approved at third time of asking

Flat plan for vacant Chinese approved at third time of asking

A once popular Chinese restaurant, which was repossessed two years ago, has been given permission to be turned into flats.

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Kent branches avoid Cineworld closures

Kent branches avoid Cineworld closures

The county’s branches of a national cinema chain are not among the six it intends to close as part of a restructuring plan.

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Behind the scenes of new-look swimming pool

Behind the scenes of new-look swimming pool

KentOnline takes a sneak peek at the progress of a pool’s £2.5m revamp.

‘Buy a brick in our pub’: Couple urge punters to get involved in £230k micropub expansion

‘Buy a brick in our pub’: Couple urge punters to get involved in £230k micropub expansion

A couple who renovated a derelict toilet block into a pub are trying to raise more than £200,000 to buy and expand the site.

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‘I spent £8k on pub barriers to protect people - but council’s tearing them down’

‘I spent £8k on pub barriers to protect people - but council’s tearing them down’

A frustrated pub landlord spent £8,500 putting up barriers to “protect pedestrians” - but now council workers are set to tear them down.

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‘I trained at top London kitchen - now I’m bringing trendy menu to garden centre’

‘I trained at top London kitchen - now I’m bringing trendy menu to garden centre’

A chef who trained at one of London’s most famous kitchens is taking on a new challenge - reviving a garden centre cafe.

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‘London 2012’s legacy may have been shortlived - but what a ride it was’

‘London 2012’s legacy may have been shortlived - but what a ride it was’

As the Paris Olympic Games get underway, our columnist struggles to find traces of London 2012’s legacy in Kent today.

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