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Shopping centre bought by council

Shopping centre bought by council

A local authority has made the decision to buy a town centre shopping complex which was opened by Princess Diana more than 30 years ago.

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Hot weather hitting Kent this weekend

Hot weather hitting Kent this weekend

People are being advised to be careful if they decide to visit the coast this weekend as hot weather is forecasted.

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Buyer lined up for council HQ set to be flattened for homes

Buyer lined up for council HQ set to be flattened for homes

A buyer has been lined up for a council’s dilapidated offices as the site is expected to be flattened for a new housing development.

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Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash involving a van and a car.

Thug smashed up van after mistaking driver for pervert

Thug smashed up van after mistaking driver for pervert

A drunk thug who launched a terrifying hammer attack on a driver’s van after mistaking him for a paedophile has narrowly avoided jail.

Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

Two celebrities from the county – a comedian and a TV performer – have been confirmed in the line-up for the upcoming series of the hit ITV show.

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Thunder clouds image scoops Kent schoolboy international photography award

Thunder clouds image scoops Kent schoolboy international photography award

A 17-year-old schoolboy has won a major photographic prize with a dramatic shot of thunder clouds over beach huts on the Kent coast.

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Did this £70m pioneering housing estate live up to its promises?

Did this £70m pioneering housing estate live up to its promises?

The Bridge Estate in Dartford was meant to be a landmark regeneration scheme and flourishing sustainable community, so how did things unfold?

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Family ‘utterly heartbroken’ as much-loved football coach dies on flight home

Family ‘utterly heartbroken’ as much-loved football coach dies on flight home

A devastated wife has paid tribute to an “amazing husband and dad” who died on a long-haul flight after suffering a deep vein blood clot in his leg.

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Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

The ‘Vengabus’ is coming to one of Kent’s most sacred sites, with more than 1,000 people set to attend a 90s-themed silent disco.

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‘I missed my prison cell and thought I would end up dead’

‘I missed my prison cell and thought I would end up dead’

A former prisoner who ended up on the streets admits he missed his jail cell and feared he would end up dead.

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'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

The 'war on drivers', the dangers of e-scooters and flaws in the education system are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We’ve tried bottomless barbecues and sushi – but could this unlimited curry feast be the best yet?

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Road reopened after fire

Road reopened after fire

A road has been closed as fire crews battle a blaze on a boat on a trailer.

Nightmare roundabout set for upgrade after HS2 scrapped

Nightmare roundabout set for upgrade after HS2 scrapped

One of Kent’s most congested junctions is to be upgraded using money saved from scrapping the northern leg of HS2, the government has announced.

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Nine attempted murder arrests after gun shots heard

Nine attempted murder arrests after gun shots heard

Multiple people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a firearms incident where gunshots were heard.

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.

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Major squeeze on spending planned as council looks into the abyss

Major squeeze on spending planned as council looks into the abyss

Managers at a cash-strapped council will have to face the future with fewer staff and a severe squeeze on spending, official papers have disclosed.

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Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

Plans to emulate The Sphere in Las Vegas on the county’s doorstep could knock the O2 Arena off its perch as Kent’s favourite.

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Letter reveals government ‘wants elected mayor of Kent’

Letter reveals government ‘wants elected mayor of Kent’

Talks over a devolution deal for Kent have hit an early stumbling block as the government has signalled it favours an elected mayor for the county.

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Rishi scraps HS2 to save £36bn – but will Kent benefit?

Rishi scraps HS2 to save £36bn – but will Kent benefit?

KentOnline political editor Paul Francis has given his verdict on the Prime Minister’s Conservative Party conference speech.

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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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