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‘Parking today is a breeze compared to years gone by’

‘Parking today is a breeze compared to years gone by’

Car parking around Kent is never any fun… but it used to be a lot worse, says columnist Chris Britcher.

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The panic room ranked third best in the UK according to Tripadvisor

The panic room ranked third best in the UK according to Tripadvisor

A Kent tourist attraction has been ranked as one of the best of its kind across the country.

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Hot air balloon landing was not an emergency

Hot air balloon landing was not an emergency

A hot air balloon that touched down in a park had not been forced to make an emergency landing, KentOnline can confirm.

Mutilated sheep remains dumped in lane

Mutilated sheep remains dumped in lane

The RSPCA has condemned a ‘shocking and bizarre’ act, after the remains of a mutilated sheep were found.

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Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

A cafe owner is celebrating the return of distinctive pink parasols after they were stolen – a day after calling the theft “a real kick in the teeth”.

First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

The supermarket giant’s convenience brand store has opened its first in Kent following a takeover of several Co-op branches in the county.

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‘Grass seeds in my dog's nose and paw cost me £6k – the council should pay it’

‘Grass seeds in my dog's nose and paw cost me £6k – the council should pay it’

A carer whose dog needed an operation after getting grass seeds up its nose has slammed council workers for “not clearing the grass properly”.

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Six arrests after huge emergency response in town centre

Six arrests after huge emergency response in town centre

Six people have been arrested following a huge emergency service response in a town centre.

Tom Jones pictured in Kent with other stars

Tom Jones pictured in Kent with other stars

The Welsh music star was snapped in the county as he attended a Royal Engineers event alongside other famous people.

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Paul O’Grady died peacefully after smoking ‘spliff’, says husband

Paul O’Grady died peacefully after smoking ‘spliff’, says husband

The husband of the late Paul O’Grady has revealed the entertainer passed away peacefully in his chair after smoking a cannabis joint.

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Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

A yellow weather warning is in place for the morning commute, with heavy rain continuing to fall across the county.

Family pay tribute to biker who died in crash

Family pay tribute to biker who died in crash

The devastated family of a biker who was killed while out on a ride have paid tribute to the loving father.

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Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

Eerie pictures show a wheelchair and mobility scooter left abandoned outside a derelict care home which closed 12 years ago.

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'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

A “frail and vulnerable” woman was left waiting in the cold for more than an hour - as there was no room for her wheelchair on a bus.

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‘Revelling in government-sanctioned swear-fests after speed awareness course’

‘Revelling in government-sanctioned swear-fests after speed awareness course’

This week, columnist Melissa Todd learns about road safety – via Zoom – after a lapse in concentration earned her a place on a speed awareness course.

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‘We have 170 places and 285 families chasing them’

‘We have 170 places and 285 families chasing them’

There are calls for more schools in a town left in an ‘educational cold spot’ due to a chronic shortage of options.

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Work stops on new homes near park after archaeological discovery

Work stops on new homes near park after archaeological discovery

Work to build five homes opposite a park has been halted after builders made an archaeological discovery.

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Risk assessment carried out after RAAC found at Kent hospital

Risk assessment carried out after RAAC found at Kent hospital

An inspection has been carried out at a Kent hospital after potentially unsafe concrete was identified in one part of its building.

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Halloween drive-in at airport cancelled due to poor sales

Halloween drive-in at airport cancelled due to poor sales

A debut Halloween drive-in at a former Kent airport has been called off at the last minute due to poor ticket sales.

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Smashed-up car abandoned on roundabout for more than two weeks

Smashed-up car abandoned on roundabout for more than two weeks

A dented car covered in police tape is confusing drivers after being left abandoned on a roundabout for more than two weeks.

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Nightclub temporarily closes after boss accused of child sex abuse

Nightclub temporarily closes after boss accused of child sex abuse

A night-time venue has temporarily shut after its boss pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing children more than 30 years ago.

‘KentOnline report was trigger for more women to come forward’

‘KentOnline report was trigger for more women to come forward’

An article by KentOnline about a “serial sexual predator” prompted two alleged victims to go to the police.

‘It looked like the end of the world’

‘It looked like the end of the world’

Residents were left stunned as they woke up to see apocalyptic clouds over their town this morning.

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Masked intruder in armed raid at church restrained by worshippers

Masked intruder in armed raid at church restrained by worshippers

A thug who subjected residents at a religious retreat to a violent raid is behind bars after being bravely tackled by his victims.

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Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

A market town famous for having independent traders rather than national chains is set to welcome its first ever Poundland.

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New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

A new play park is set to open at a popular seaside attraction - but the site will only have an eight-year lifespan.

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Iconic gallery and card shop to close after 60 years

Iconic gallery and card shop to close after 60 years

A family-run that has been in the Towns for 60 years is set to close after Christmas.

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Boots store to close

Boots store to close

A Boots chemist is set to close in January as the well-known high street brand cuts down on locations.

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Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

What is the Hindu festival, how is it celebrated and what events will there be across Kent?

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New supermarket set to replace Lidl

New supermarket set to replace Lidl

An empty Lidl store is set to be taken over by a frozen food chain in an area teeming with supermarkets.

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