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Kent's biggest empty shops - and what they could become

Kent's biggest empty shops - and what they could become

Following the demise of Wilko, we take a look at the largest empty shops in Kent’s town centres – and what the future could hold for each unit.

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More giant cruise ships set to dock in Kent

More giant cruise ships set to dock in Kent

Larger cruise ships could be set to dock in Kent after plans to upgrade a historic pier were revealed.

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Ways to keep the kids busy this week according to KentOnline readers

Ways to keep the kids busy this week according to KentOnline readers

It can be tricky keeping the kids entertained during half term so we asked readers for their top tips for hidden gems and fun places to visit.

Mysterious lights spotted in sky above Kent park

Mysterious lights spotted in sky above Kent park

A line of mysterious lights caught on camera above a popular park this evening are believed to be Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites.

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One of Kent’s most unique homes – the 700-year-old tower up for auction

One of Kent’s most unique homes – the 700-year-old tower up for auction

An “extraordinary riverside house” with a fascinating history could be yours for £370,000.

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New York City-style dive bar to open in town

New York City-style dive bar to open in town

An eatery inspired by American dive bars is set to open at the site of a former Italian restaurant.

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Delays on motorway after multi-vehicle crash

Delays on motorway after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic camera images showed queues building after a multi-vehicle crash this evening – but all lanes have now reopened.

Drunk slapped smoker outside Superdrug and hurled abuse at gay woman

Drunk slapped smoker outside Superdrug and hurled abuse at gay woman

A drunk man slapped a stranger around the face and hurled abuse at a gay woman, a court heard.

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Woman blinded in one eye by flesh-eating parasite

Woman blinded in one eye by flesh-eating parasite

A woman says she was left blind in one eye after contracting a flesh-eating parasite - from the tap or swimming pool.

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Emergency services called after two children reported missing at beach

Emergency services called after two children reported missing at beach

Two children have been found safe and well after they were reported missing at a popular beach.

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Shock as dead birds left strewn in street and on cars

Shock as dead birds left strewn in street and on cars

Villagers were shocked to find dead pheasants left strewn on the street and on cars.

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Attenborough films at Kent beauty spot for latest Planet Earth series

Attenborough films at Kent beauty spot for latest Planet Earth series

Sir David Attenborough will open the new series of Planet Earth on BBC One tonight with scenes shot at a Kent nature reserve.

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Popular farm eyes up huge cafe expansion

Popular farm eyes up huge cafe expansion

The owners of a busy cafe and garden centre have unveiled plans to more than double their dining capacity and build a new entrance.

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‘We just want to help any way we can’

‘We just want to help any way we can’

A community is rallying together to help a family whose bungalow went up in flames and was then burgled.

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Search for cruise ship crew member feared to have gone overboard

Search for cruise ship crew member feared to have gone overboard

A major search has been underway in the English Channel after reports a cruise ship crew member had gone overboard.

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Double amputee Tony Hudgell to undergo ‘life-changing’ surgery

Double amputee Tony Hudgell to undergo ‘life-changing’ surgery

The young abuse survivor is a step closer to his dream of being able to run with a pioneering new surgery that could allow him to walk unaided.

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“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

Our reporter tried the old Kentish pub game of Bat and Trap – here’s how she got on.

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Kent surfer: ‘Don't build surf park here’

Kent surfer: ‘Don't build surf park here’

A surfer has hit out at plans for a first-of-its-kind lagoon at a Kent country park, describing it as ‘commendable’ but ‘unsuitable’.

Millions spent on new play area facilities - but vandals keep wrecking it

Millions spent on new play area facilities - but vandals keep wrecking it

Vandals have left behind a trail of damage in a popular park - just three months after the site enjoyed a £5m revamp.

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New landlady pledges to turn pub into ‘beating heart of community’

New landlady pledges to turn pub into ‘beating heart of community’

The boss of a popular pub which has been under temporary management since the pandemic says she wants to return it to past glories.

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‘Overgrown trees have smashed windows and hurt pedestrians – but council won’t cut them’

‘Overgrown trees have smashed windows and hurt pedestrians – but council won’t cut them’

Residents fear “dangerous” trees have become so big they will fall on their homes, after branches went crashing through one person’s window.

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The family-friendly hidden gem pub with a mini farm

The family-friendly hidden gem pub with a mini farm

We tried a family-friendly pub with farm animals in the garden that will be a big hit with little ones this half-term.

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Emergency services search for missing person

Emergency services search for missing person

Rescue teams are out in force after concerns were raised for a missing person.

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High winds cause problems for travellers

High winds cause problems for travellers

High winds have knocked down trees and delayed journeys across the county today.

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Man charged with stealing £500 of energy drinks

Man charged with stealing £500 of energy drinks

A suspected thief has been charged in connection with the theft of £500 worth of energy drinks.

Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

A controversial litter warden firm which pockets more than two-thirds of fine money could be binned off in a move to bring the service back in-house.

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Family of granddad who died in ambulance crash still waiting for answers

Family of granddad who died in ambulance crash still waiting for answers

The family of a courageous double amputee who died in an ambulance crash en route to the hospital are still waiting for answers seven months on.

Multi-million park revamp given £3.8m cash boost

Multi-million park revamp given £3.8m cash boost

A park’s huge upgrade including a pump track, stage and outdoor gym could be ready as early as next summer after more funding was unlocked.

Fountain-like leak appears outside vets

Fountain-like leak appears outside vets

Pictures have emerged of a large water leak flowing down a road currently closed for gas works.

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Arrest after man hit by car on busy dual carriageway

Arrest after man hit by car on busy dual carriageway

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on a busy dual carriageway.

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