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Arrest after man injured in serious assault

Arrest after man injured in serious assault

Police have made an arrest after a man suffered serious injuries in an early-hours assault.

Live: Snow in Kent

Live: Snow in Kent

Snow is falling across Kent, with forecasters warning of heavy showers and icy conditions. Follow live updates here.

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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

Police have confirmed a man has died after being hit by a train at a railway station.

Farmer's hopes after Mugabe steps down

Farmer's hopes after Mugabe steps down

A Kent-born Zimbabwean farmer who watched his home go up in flames has spoken of his hopes for the future after Mugabe.

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Man's bridge fall death mystery

Man's bridge fall death mystery

The reason why a pensioner came to fall from a footbridge may never be known, police have admitted.

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Shoppers flee exploding floor

Shoppers flee exploding floor

Customers in a fashion store had to run for cover after floor tiles exploded into the air.

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Up to 10cm of snow could fall in Kent

Up to 10cm of snow could fall in Kent

A weather warning is in place for snow today as a mini version of the Beast of the East sweeps through the county.

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Are teachers being paid enough?

Are teachers being paid enough?

The number of state-run schools falling into deficit has risen dramatically leaving many unable to give their staff a pay rise.

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Grenfell report findings to have 'huge effect' on Kent

Grenfell report findings to have 'huge effect' on Kent

Councillors say a high-level interim report about building regulations shows existing fire safety practices are "not fit for purpose".

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Drug dealer admits causing 'catastrophic' injuries in hit and run

Drug dealer admits causing 'catastrophic' injuries in hit and run

A drug dealer has admitted causing a crash which left a woman in a coma and paralysed from the neck down.

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Patient dies after crash in private ambulance

Patient dies after crash in private ambulance

Detectives have launched an investigation after a pensioner died following a crash involving a private ambulance.

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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

A major road is expected to remain closed throughout the evening rush hour following a smash between a motorbike and another vehicle.

Tube bomber - the Dover hours

Tube bomber - the Dover hours

These images show Parsons Green attacker in a Kent port where he was arrested.

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Win this luxury villa for just £5

Win this luxury villa for just £5

For just a mere £5, you could win this luxurious villa in Turkey.

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Hefty fines approved for estate agents

Hefty fines approved for estate agents

Kent County Council has introduced a £5,000 fine for estate agents who fail to declare their fees to customers.

Archaeologists celebrate return of treasured items

Archaeologists celebrate return of treasured items

A tip-off has led to the recovery of a haul of treasured artefacts stolen from an archaeological store.

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Murder bid probe after man stabbed in home

Murder bid probe after man stabbed in home

Detectives have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was stabbed at his home.

Teen killed pal while speeding in torrential rain

Teen killed pal while speeding in torrential rain

A teenager who lost control and killed his friend in a "horrific" crash while speeding at more than twice the limit in heavy rain has been jailed.

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Police cars 'deliberately rammed' after race track break-in

Police cars 'deliberately rammed' after race track break-in

Two teenagers and a man have been arrested after a car smashed through the gates of a racing circuit before crashing into police cars.

Town set to welcome its first Aldi store

Town set to welcome its first Aldi store

Aldi has bought another site in the county with plans to open a new store by Christmas 2019, KentOnline can reveal.

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Council under fire for cigarette investments

Council under fire for cigarette investments

A council's investment in tobacco companies has come in for renewed criticism, with some dubbing it hypocritical.

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Jail term extended for prison absconder

Jail term extended for prison absconder

A prisoner who failed to return while on day release has had her sentence extended after handing herself in to police.

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Parsons Green bomber convicted

Parsons Green bomber convicted

A terrorist who fled to Kent after planting a bomb on a train, which partially exploded and injured 30 people, has been convicted of attempted murder.

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Protester who hurled brick is jailed

Protester who hurled brick is jailed

A protester caught on CCTV throwing a brick and brawling in the street during the Dover riots has been jailed more than two years on.

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Kent Charity Awards finals

Kent Charity Awards finals

Last night's Kent Charity Awards recognised charitable organisations from across the county for their contributions to Kent.

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Port chief faces inquiry

Port chief faces inquiry

A Kent port authority is looking into allegations concerning the behaviour of its chief executive.

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Wetherspoon boss 'cautious' despite growth

Wetherspoon boss 'cautious' despite growth

The outspoken chairman of pub chain JD Wetherspoon struck a wary note about the company's immediate future even after reporting increased profits.

Boris Johnson visits Kent tennis centre

Boris Johnson visits Kent tennis centre

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been visiting a sports centre in Kent, where he was presented with a Gillingham FC shirt.

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View across river changed after station demolition

View across river changed after station demolition

Two bunkers and a tower have been brought crashing down in the latest demolition of a power station.

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Blackspot motorway junction improvements delayed

Blackspot motorway junction improvements delayed

A council has admitted work to improve a junction named one of the UK's worst accident blackspots may not be completed for another eight years.

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