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Tributes to popular landlord who ran string of pubs

Tributes to popular landlord who ran string of pubs

A long-standing and popular landlord, who ran numerous pubs in his 35 years in the licensing trade, has died.

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Smash between gritter truck and car blocks major route

Smash between gritter truck and car blocks major route

Drivers faced delays this evening following a crash between a gritter lorry and a car.

Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Police have released images after at least three suspects reportedly attacked two men in the street during the early hours.

From building Bluewater to admiring Thatcher: Meet Reform’s first KCC member

From building Bluewater to admiring Thatcher: Meet Reform’s first KCC member

Following their recent by-election success, we sat down with Reform UK’s first elected member of Kent County Council to discuss the party’s ambitions.

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Police catch Kent killer wanted on recall to prison

Police catch Kent killer wanted on recall to prison

A convicted killer wanted on recall to prison has now been apprehended by police.

‘We lost dad twice’: Driver jailed again over crash after grandad dies

‘We lost dad twice’: Driver jailed again over crash after grandad dies

In an unusual case, a dangerous driver who paralysed a grandad after a serious crash has been locked up again - but for a more serious offence.

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Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Phil Spencer’s parents left £18 million to the TV host and his three siblings following their death in a tragic accident.

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MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down amid historical allegations of misconduct

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down amid historical allegations of misconduct

Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef after the BBC received complaints about historical allegations of misconduct.

Furniture shop moves into empty Argos - despite impending demolition

Furniture shop moves into empty Argos - despite impending demolition

A new furniture store has moved into an empty town centre unit - even though the site is earmarked for demolition.

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Dementia support centre to close after monthly losses of £34k

Dementia support centre to close after monthly losses of £34k

A centre which offers vital support to those with dementia is set to close after losing thousands of pounds a month amid relocation of services.

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Person taken to hospital after ‘loud’ house blaze

Person taken to hospital after ‘loud’ house blaze

Neighbours have reported being woken up by a ‘loud pop’ and sirens as emergency services attended a fire near a railway station.

‘Drivers won’t be tempted to forsake cars for unreliable, infrequent and outdated buses’

‘Drivers won’t be tempted to forsake cars for unreliable, infrequent and outdated buses’

Sub-standard bus services, inheritance tax on farmers, climate change and Christmas adverts are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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How mum-of-three went from cleaning holiday lets to running more than 150

How mum-of-three went from cleaning holiday lets to running more than 150

A mum who went from cleaning holiday lets to managing a huge portfolio insists they “bring huge economic benefits” to Kent.

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How one of Kent's busiest junctions could be transformed

How one of Kent's busiest junctions could be transformed

Three schemes to transform a nightmare junction and ease gridlock being considered by chiefs can be exclusively revealed by KentOnline.

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‘I’ve waited nearly 12 months for a cardiology appointment – it’s unacceptable’

‘I’ve waited nearly 12 months for a cardiology appointment – it’s unacceptable’

A pensioner with a potential heart defect says it will be almost a year until he is seen by specialists.

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‘I will hunt you down and kill your family’

‘I will hunt you down and kill your family’

A woman routinely subjected to abuse at the hands of her boyfriend was chillingly warned she would be "hunted down" after she escaped his clutches.

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Non-smoker fined for dropping cigarette in town she’s ‘never been to’

Non-smoker fined for dropping cigarette in town she’s ‘never been to’

A woman says she feels she has had her identity stolen after being wrongly fined for discarding a cigarette when she was 200 miles away.

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Husband of nineties supermodel pays tribute to 'love of my life' at funeral

Husband of nineties supermodel pays tribute to 'love of my life' at funeral

A British supermodel known for her stunning looks during the height of the 90s has been laid to rest in Kent.

Former Carpetright to be turned into charity shop superstore

Former Carpetright to be turned into charity shop superstore

The fate of a large retail park unit filled by Carpetright before it went into administration has been revealed as new tenants prepare to take over.

Seafront pub hits market for £1.1m with flats development

Seafront pub hits market for £1.1m with flats development

A prominent seafront pub’s future has been thrown into doubt after hitting the market for more than £1 million.

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Dad spends £20K on new everyday ‘vintage look’ - and travels on a penny-farthing

Dad spends £20K on new everyday ‘vintage look’ - and travels on a penny-farthing

Meet the vintage-loving dad who has spent a five-figure sum updating his wardrobe after learning to embrace himself and his “true” self.

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Fears village will be 'ruined forever' as 1,650 homes approved

Fears village will be 'ruined forever' as 1,650 homes approved

A huge development of more than 1,600 homes has been given the go-ahead, after years of opposition from campaigners.

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Flats plan for former town centre pub

Flats plan for former town centre pub

Proposals have been submitted to turn the upstairs of a former Grade II-listed pub into four new homes.

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Warning after TikTok emerges of girl ‘car-surfing’ through McDonald’s drive-thru

Warning after TikTok emerges of girl ‘car-surfing’ through McDonald’s drive-thru

A shocking video has emerged online showing a young thrill-seeker being served her meal while balancing on top of a moving car’s bonnet.

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100 tractors in go-slow protest through Kent town as farmers fume over tax changes

100 tractors in go-slow protest through Kent town as farmers fume over tax changes

A go-slow tractor protest rumbled through a Kent town as farmers vented their anger over Labour’s inheritance tax changes.

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Keep up to date with latest news for Kent on KentOnline’s socials

Keep up to date with latest news for Kent on KentOnline’s socials

There are now more ways than ever to keep up to date with all the latest news in Kent - from Facebook and X to Bluesky and Instagram.

Grammar school to get deep clean after asbestos found

Grammar school to get deep clean after asbestos found

Parents, pupils and staff at a 146-year-old grammar school have been “reassured” after asbestos was left behind following work on an old block.

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Love Island star charged after his dog ‘bit man’

Love Island star charged after his dog ‘bit man’

Love Island winner Jack Fincham, 33, will appear in court next year after his large dog reportedly bit a man in Kent.

Dog abandoned at pet store

Dog abandoned at pet store

Dog wardens were called to a store after a pooch was abandoned there.

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Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

A community has rallied together after Storm Bert destroyed its marquee which hosts the annual Christmas market.

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