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Medieval defences could thwart new homes plan

Medieval defences could thwart new homes plan

Concerns over possible harm to a town's medieval military defences by new homes are set to be discussed to decide whether to allow plans to proceed.

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Park grows wild as tree blocks entrance for two years

Park grows wild as tree blocks entrance for two years

A once-popular park has grown wild for two years after a tree was uprooted during a storm and never cleared.

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Stepping back in time down in the trenches

Stepping back in time down in the trenches

A historical centre has recreated a wartime trench network and our reporter spent the day as a soldier finding out about life on the frontline.

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Panto dame appears on Britain's Got Talent

Panto dame appears on Britain's Got Talent

A pantomime dame and drag performer has appeared on the hit ITV show Britain's Got Talent as it returns to our screens after the pandemic.

Delays after vehicle hits rail bridge

Delays after vehicle hits rail bridge

Trains are running at a reduced speed after a vehicle hit a railway bridge this afternoon.

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Man in hospital with serious face injuries

Man in hospital with serious face injuries

An appeal has been launched after a man and a woman were allegedly assaulted in a town centre in the middle of the night.

60 cannabis plants seized after disturbance

60 cannabis plants seized after disturbance

A house was cordoned off and more than 60 cannabis plants seized by police following a late night disturbance.

Police rescue dog from hot car

Police rescue dog from hot car

A dog that was left in a car in 23 degree heat has been rescued by police officers.

Fire engulfs kebab shop

Fire engulfs kebab shop

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze which broke out at a kebab shop this afternoon.

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Man charged with rape at shopping centre

Man charged with rape at shopping centre

Detectives investigating a rape at a shopping centre have charged a 31-year-old man.

Police hunt man after sex attack

Police hunt man after sex attack

Officers have issued an e-fit of a man they want to interview after reports a woman walking along a footpath was grabbed.

Driver clocked at 104mph with family in car

Driver clocked at 104mph with family in car

Police have issued a fine to a Mercedes driver caught speeding on a Kent motorway.

Three arrested after car crash stabbing

Three arrested after car crash stabbing

Police have detained three people after a man was left fighting for his life after being attacked near a primary school.

First asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda 'within fortnight'

First asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda 'within fortnight'

The Prime Minister says the first 50 asylum seekers will be deported later this month under a controversial new immigration policy.

Two rescued from harbour mud

Two rescued from harbour mud

Firefighters issue safety warning after pair trapped up to their waists in dangerous mud.

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'Bland' micropub plans for high street inn slammed

'Bland' micropub plans for high street inn slammed

Plans to transform a run down high street inn into flats and a micropub have hit a wall.

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The neighbourhoods where Covid cases are rising

The neighbourhoods where Covid cases are rising

Coronavirus infection rates have gone above the national average in nearly half of Kent's districts, but daily UK cases continue to fall.

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Eurovision: Can the UK avoid nil points in Turin?

Eurovision: Can the UK avoid nil points in Turin?

It's back...the Eurovision Song Contest grand final is tonight but what hope does the UK entry have this year?

School defends head amid 'n-word' controversy

School defends head amid 'n-word' controversy

A school has defended its head teacher after his use of the 'n-word' led to a complaint to police.

We tried going cash-only in Kent

We tried going cash-only in Kent

Could you get by without paying for things via card or smartphone for a week? KentOnline put it to the test...

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Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

The future of a historic village pub saved from redevelopment through a community buy-out now hangs in the balance after the business failed.

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Drivers turn village into 'rat-run' to avoid M2 works

Drivers turn village into 'rat-run' to avoid M2 works

Village residents have slammed dangerous drivers for using their area as a rat-run following M2 junction improvements.

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Family of seven left living in one-bedroom flat

Family of seven left living in one-bedroom flat

A family of seven left living in a one-bedroom flat will be paid £6,000 by a council.

Mental health patient sent 240 miles amid 'crisis'

Mental health patient sent 240 miles amid 'crisis'

A mental health patient was sent 240 miles for treatment as the county is engulfed in an "unrelenting crisis".

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Medical emergency at entertainment complex

Medical emergency at entertainment complex

Three police cars and four ambulances were spotted outside a cinema, gym and bowling facility following a medical incident.

Rush-hour chaos on county's motorways

Rush-hour chaos on county's motorways

Commuters facing Friday rush-hour chaos on the county's motorways can expect traffic at the Dartford Crossing and tailbacks on the M2 and M20.

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Man found in car park with serious head injury

Man found in car park with serious head injury

An investigation and an appeal for witnesses have been launched after a man was allegedly assaulted in the street.

Demolition begins at listed town centre garage

Demolition begins at listed town centre garage

After two years of planning, demolition work as part of a multi-million pound revamp of a listed former town centre car garage is under way.

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Rat poison fears at country park

Rat poison fears at country park

A popular dog-walking spot has been inspected after pet owners reported their dogs becoming unwell.

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Moment PCSO's killer is arrested in bedroom

Moment PCSO's killer is arrested in bedroom

Footage shows the moment police burst into Callum Wheeler's bedroom and arrested him on suspicion of murdering PCSO Julia James.

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