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'I love you mum, I'm sorry'

'I love you mum, I'm sorry'

A grieving mum is urging young people experiencing mental illness to seek help after her 22-year-old son took his own life.

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The lost pubs of Maidstone

The lost pubs of Maidstone

It's a matter of time until you're back in your local, we promise. Until then spare a thought for those who have loved and lost their beloved pubs.

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Flood alerts issued as Kent braces for Storm Bella

Flood alerts issued as Kent braces for Storm Bella

Flood alerts have now been issued for parts of Kent as Storm Bella moves across the county.

Never mind Banksy, we’ve got our Knitsy!

Never mind Banksy, we’ve got our Knitsy!

A secret guerilla knitter has put his or her stamp on a village by decorating a bright red pillar box.

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Free future ferry crossings for Kent residents

Free future ferry crossings for Kent residents

A ferry company says it will offer Kent residents a free return journey once restrictions are lifted in recognition of the Christmas disruption.

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Rise of Covid-19 in Kent slows as millionth test recorded

Rise of Covid-19 in Kent slows as millionth test recorded

A worrying rise in Covid-19 cases across Kent has started to slow at the same time as the one millionth test being recorded in the county.

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Muslim community delivers food to stranded truckers

Muslim community delivers food to stranded truckers

Religious leaders have teamed up to help out with the relief efforts at an airport where truckers were stranded on Christmas Day.

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Manston now empty as lorry crisis nears end

Manston now empty as lorry crisis nears end

Lorries have been cleared from Manston, with 1,600 others remaining in Operation Brock, following monumental efforts to get drivers home.

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Boxing Day weather warning as Storm Bella to hit Kent

Boxing Day weather warning as Storm Bella to hit Kent

A weather warning has been put in place for large parts of the county as calm conditions are set to be replaced by blustering winds.

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New drug could offer 'instant immunity' against Covid-19

New drug could offer 'instant immunity' against Covid-19

An antibody therapy which could offer instant protection against coronavirus is being trialled by British scientists, it has been reported.

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12 days of Quizmas: How much can you remember about these celebs' links to Kent?

12 days of Quizmas: How much can you remember about these celebs' links to Kent?

On the second day of quizmas KentOnline is giving you a quiz about famous faces that hit the headline in the county this year.

Cash-strapped council losing thousands on empty superstore

Cash-strapped council losing thousands on empty superstore

A council is missing out on thousands of pounds worth of rental income due to a huge unit remaining empty for years.

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The EU referendum of 1975

The EU referendum of 1975

In 1975, the UK entry was narrowly pipped at Eurovision and people in Kent voted emphatically in favour of staying in the EU.

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Race circuit turned into makeshift test centre

Race circuit turned into makeshift test centre

Hauliers left stranded in Kent can now get tested at a race circuit after the Army opened a makeshift facility.

Kent youngster mentioned in Queen's speech

Kent youngster mentioned in Queen's speech

A brave double-amputee from Kent has appeared alongside Sir Thomas Moore in the Queen's speech for his charity work.

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Railway staff deliver to stranded lorry drivers on M20

Railway staff deliver to stranded lorry drivers on M20

Two train companies worked late into the night on Christmas Eve to deliver food to stranded lorry drivers.

More than 4,500 lorries have left Kent

More than 4,500 lorries have left Kent

More than 10,000 coronavirus tests have now been carried out on lorry drivers stranded in Kent, with only 24 testing positive.

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Lorry drivers celebrate Christmas on the M20

Lorry drivers celebrate Christmas on the M20

Thousands of lorry drivers are celebrating the most unusual Christmas Day... with the army on the M20.

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Young motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

Young motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

A young motorcyclist has been left seriously injured following a crash last night.

1,100 troops help repatriate truckers stranded on Christmas Day

1,100 troops help repatriate truckers stranded on Christmas Day

As truckers spend Christmas Day stranded 1,100 troops are helping get them home - with one posting a heartbreaking message from Manston.

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12 Days of Quizmas: Step into Christmas with this festive quiz

12 Days of Quizmas: Step into Christmas with this festive quiz

On the first day of Quizmas we are bringing you a festive quiz testing your knowledge on all things Christmas.

Friends get festive tattoos after charity song raises £1k

Friends get festive tattoos after charity song raises £1k

Two musicians from Kent have gone under the needle after their catchy Christmas song raised more than £1,000 for charity.

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Funeral firms clash over rival crematorium plans

Funeral firms clash over rival crematorium plans

Two national funeral firms are at loggerheads over their separate plans to build crematoriums in the county.

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Kent's best Instagram photos of 2020

Kent's best Instagram photos of 2020

As the year draws to a close we spotlight the most beautiful photographs taken of our beloved county.

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Kent reacts to Brexit trade deal

Kent reacts to Brexit trade deal

Politicians across the county have praised a deal on Brexit being struck between the UK and the EU after months of negotiations.

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Dog saved by vets after eating 3ft-long tinsel

Dog saved by vets after eating 3ft-long tinsel

Vets miraculously pulled tinsel out from a dog in one piece after he swallowed the Christmas decoration at home.

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Brexit trade deal agreed

Brexit trade deal agreed

After months of negotiations a deal between the UK and Europe has been agreed.

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'I'm never coming back here'

'I'm never coming back here'

Drivers have reacted with relief but also aired their frustration as they slowly head home after days of chaos.

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Asylum seekers stage protest over conditions

Asylum seekers stage protest over conditions

A group of asylum seekers have staged a protest over the conditions in which they are being kept.

Good Samaritans urged to 'stay at home'

Good Samaritans urged to 'stay at home'

People wanting to donate food to truckers stranded at a former airfield are being encouraged to give it to foodbanks instead.

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