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‘She doesn’t like the fuss’: Kent resident celebrates turning 110

‘She doesn’t like the fuss’: Kent resident celebrates turning 110

A great-grandmother is toasting the likelihood she is among the oldest women in the county as she marks her 110th birthday today.

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Councils accused of tearing up trees at landslip site

Councils accused of tearing up trees at landslip site

Fuming residents have been left stunned after several trees were “decimated" along a landslip-hit road.

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Man who piloted ‘overloaded’ dinghy guilty over Channel deaths

Man who piloted ‘overloaded’ dinghy guilty over Channel deaths

A man who piloted an "overloaded and vulnerable" dinghy across the English Channel on which four people drowned has been convicted.

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Police worker tried to mow down love rival in ‘moment of utter madness’

Police worker tried to mow down love rival in ‘moment of utter madness’

An "angry and jealous" police worker who was caught on camera twice trying to mow down his love rival has been jailed.

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Road closed outside Sainsbury’s following crash

Road closed outside Sainsbury’s following crash

A road was shut by police following a crash involving two vehicles near a Sainsbury’s store, which left a woman injured.

Men released without charge after armed police raid home

Men released without charge after armed police raid home

Three men have been released without charge after armed police swooped on a home in a dramatic raid.

MPs hit back at 'misleading electorate' claims in airport battle

MPs hit back at 'misleading electorate' claims in airport battle

Two MPs hit back at claims of “misleading the electorate” over controversial airport reopening plans – but campaigners say questions need answering.

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New B&M opening date pushed back

New B&M opening date pushed back

The opening of a popular discount retailer, which is replacing an old Wilko store and creating 45 jobs, has been delayed.

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£4.3m sports and youth centre plans thrown into doubt

£4.3m sports and youth centre plans thrown into doubt

Multi-million pound plans to build a new community pavilion in a deprived part of a town are in jeopardy after promised funding looks set to be axed.

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‘Alleyway from hell is a disgrace and a danger to kids!’

‘Alleyway from hell is a disgrace and a danger to kids!’

An “alleyway from hell” strewn with hypodermic needles remains a terrifying threat to children - despite the alarm first being raised seven years ago.

Dad-of-six swept away by riptide as he cooled off after gym

Dad-of-six swept away by riptide as he cooled off after gym

A "gentle and caring" dad-of-six died after he was swept out to sea by strong currents just three weeks after the birth of his youngest child.

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‘My pub’s not shutting down - but I am calling it a day after 20 years’

‘My pub’s not shutting down - but I am calling it a day after 20 years’

The boss of an almost 175-year-old pub has cleared up rumours about the much-loved free house closing.

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Delays after tunnel closed for ‘essential maintenance’

Delays after tunnel closed for ‘essential maintenance’

There have been delays at the Dartford Crossing after a tunnel was closed for “essential maintenance”.

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Man told police: ‘I’ve smoked weed since I was 12 and I’ll never stop’

Man told police: ‘I’ve smoked weed since I was 12 and I’ll never stop’

A man stopped by police in a park because he smelt of cannabis told the officers nothing would stop him from smoking the drug.

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Kent actress wins BAFTA Rising Star award after joining A-listers on red carpet

Kent actress wins BAFTA Rising Star award after joining A-listers on red carpet

An actress from Kent has won the BAFTA Rising Star award after rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet.

White van stopped by police after using hard shoulder to undertake at 70mph

White van stopped by police after using hard shoulder to undertake at 70mph

A van driver was pulled over after undertaking two cars on a motorway hard shoulder at 70mph.

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Footage shows dead bird in Kent river devastated by oil spill

Footage shows dead bird in Kent river devastated by oil spill

Villagers say a Kent river has been “devastated” by an oil leak – with upsetting footage showing a dead bird in the water.

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‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

It’s been billed as a more social and accessible version of tennis but does Padel live up to the hype? KentOnline went courtside to find out.

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Paedophile blames police after first ever girlfriend dumps him

Paedophile blames police after first ever girlfriend dumps him

A paedophile swore "vengeance" on police in a series of abusive calls and texts after blaming them for being dumped by his first-ever girlfriend.

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Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

A thief who stole alcohol from Aldi, Londis and an Esso garage has now given up drinking, a court heard

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Arsenal star’s World Cup shirt to go under the hammer

Arsenal star’s World Cup shirt to go under the hammer

Arsenal star and England Lioness Alessia Russo has donated one of her World Cup shirts and a pair of boots to a charity auction.

‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

A transport meeting held over a controversial road closure was labelled a “sham” by angry residents after highways officers failed to show.

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Fossil hunter airlifted after ‘collapsing in mud’

Fossil hunter airlifted after ‘collapsing in mud’

A hobbyist who collapsed while out searching for fossils had to be rescued by a coastguard team after finding himself stranded.

Kent MP urges police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

Kent MP urges police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

The MP has taken the unusual step of writing to police chiefs amid heightened tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Towie and EastEnders stars to play in charity match

Towie and EastEnders stars to play in charity match

A charity football match is taking place to raise funds to help an estate agent diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at 28.

Flood alerts issued across Kent after weather warning

Flood alerts issued across Kent after weather warning

Several flood alerts have been issued across Kent following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours with travel disruption expected.

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Wildlife dead as investigation into river oil spill continues

Wildlife dead as investigation into river oil spill continues

The Environment Agency has identified an oil leak at one of Kent’s most historic rivers where animals have been reported dead.

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'Council can't be trusted to run a bath, let alone a cinema’

'Council can't be trusted to run a bath, let alone a cinema’

Eyebrows have been raised over a council’s takeover of a struggling cinema – with residents saying they "wouldn't trust it to run a bath".

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Homes plan to transform zoo into world-class attraction

Homes plan to transform zoo into world-class attraction

A proposal to build more than 40 homes next to a zoo could help pay off debts, overhaul the facilities and provide new jobs.

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‘Neighbour from hell pulled a gun on me - just because I'm black'

‘Neighbour from hell pulled a gun on me - just because I'm black'

A man has told how his “evil” neighbour pulled a gun on him and threatened to shoot him just because of the colour of his skin.

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