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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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Snow and ice warning upgraded

Snow and ice warning upgraded

A snow warning for Kent has been upgraded to amber, as forecasters urge people to be prepared for heavy showers, icy conditions and travel disruption.

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Busy route reopens after crash

Busy route reopens after crash

Police closed a road in both directions to allow fuel that spilt after a crash to be cleared up.

'We will not allow Kent to be gridlocked after Brexit'

'We will not allow Kent to be gridlocked after Brexit'

The transport secretary has vowed to keep Kent's roads moving following concerns raised on Question Time the county would be gridlocked after Brexit.

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A2 reopens after fuel spill

A2 reopens after fuel spill

Drivers faced long delays after a fuel spill closed the A2.

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Publican stranded in snow by Ryanair

Publican stranded in snow by Ryanair

A pub landlord from has told of his nightmare 16-hour bus ride after budget airline Ryanair dropped him 500 miles from his destination.

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Get your tickets for Craig David and Rita Ora in Kent

Get your tickets for Craig David and Rita Ora in Kent

Tickets to see Craig David and Rita Ora at one of the biggest music dates in Kent this year go on sale today. Here's how to get yours:

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Baby girl's grave attacked twice

Baby girl's grave attacked twice

Parents are calling for security measures at a cemetery after their baby's grave was damaged by vandals.

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Everything you need to know about St Patrick's Day

Everything you need to know about St Patrick's Day

Get the Guinness on ice - St Patrick's day is just around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the celebration of all things Irish.

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Gambling addict stole £56k from dementia-stricken mum

Gambling addict stole £56k from dementia-stricken mum

A woman who stole more than £56,000 from her dementia-stricken mother to fund her gambling habit has been jailed.

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Lorry park turns away 500 vehicles a week

Lorry park turns away 500 vehicles a week

A truckstop is turning away 500 vehicles each week and has hired five staff to deal with demand.

Terminally ill dad who wed sweetheart leaves legacy

Terminally ill dad who wed sweetheart leaves legacy

The family of a terminally ill man who married in hospital have helped patients after his death.

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Far-right leader beaten up in prison

Far-right leader beaten up in prison

Britain First leader Paul Golding has reportedly had his nose broken in prison by other inmates.

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