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‘Deep sadness’ at death of much-loved gorilla

‘Deep sadness’ at death of much-loved gorilla

A much-loved gorilla has died at a Kent wild animal park, leaving keepers “deeply saddened”.

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‘She went from being a pillar of the community to being shunned in the street’

‘She went from being a pillar of the community to being shunned in the street’

The family of a woman “shunned in the street” after being convicted of stealing from the Post Office hope to finally prove her innocence 27 years on.

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Kent shopping centre and multi-storey car park to be demolished

Kent shopping centre and multi-storey car park to be demolished

A closure-hit shopping centre and neighbouring multi-storey car park are to be knocked down, council bosses have revealed.

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A249 closed for nine hours after serious three-vehicle crash

A249 closed for nine hours after serious three-vehicle crash

A serious crash involving three vehicles closed the A249 for nine hours to allow accident investigation work to be carried out.

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Hotel abandoned for 20 years could finally be transformed – but neighbours ‘enraged’ by plans

Hotel abandoned for 20 years could finally be transformed – but neighbours ‘enraged’ by plans

An abandoned hotel left derelict for 20 years could finally be redeveloped – but some neighbours are ‘enraged’ by the plans.

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‘I’m allergic to myself – crying is like having acid poured over my face’

‘I’m allergic to myself – crying is like having acid poured over my face’

A young woman “allergic to herself” has told how a cruel and undiagnosed disease has robbed her of her life.

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‘It’s gone too far’: Why are so many children going missing in Kent?

‘It’s gone too far’: Why are so many children going missing in Kent?

Every month hundreds of children are reported missing only to return and then disappear again. KentOnline investigates the often complex reasons why.

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MP backs calls for bridge safety upgrades after tragedy

MP backs calls for bridge safety upgrades after tragedy

An MP has backed calls for vital improvements to a road bridge following the tragic death of a young woman.

Organic grocer improves food hygiene score after final warning over ‘unidentifiable’ mouldy food

Organic grocer improves food hygiene score after final warning over ‘unidentifiable’ mouldy food

A grocery shop previously given a zero rating by food hygiene inspectors has been regraded after it was found to have made improvements.

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Traveller banned from keeping animals after horses found emaciated said he ‘tried to do the right thing’

Traveller banned from keeping animals after horses found emaciated said he ‘tried to do the right thing’

A man has been banned from keeping animals for five years after failing to get help for two horses found almost emaciated and riddled with lice.

‘Where are you supposed to sit and breastfeed in a world of hostile architecture?’

‘Where are you supposed to sit and breastfeed in a world of hostile architecture?’

This week, Melissa Todd considers how few places there are for people to sit in public nowadays, thanks to the rise of “hostile architecture”.

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Missing 11-year-old found safe

Missing 11-year-old found safe

A young girl who disappeared has been found safe following a police appeal to help find her.

Man accused of ‘groping’ woman at railway station on early release from prison

Man accused of ‘groping’ woman at railway station on early release from prison

A man has appeared in court accused of groping a woman’s thigh just hours after being let out of prison under the government’s early release scheme.

Winners of food and drink awards revealed

Winners of food and drink awards revealed

The winners of the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 have been announced at a swanky awards ceremony.

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In pictures: Crowds delighted as Queen Camilla visits Kent high street

In pictures: Crowds delighted as Queen Camilla visits Kent high street

Hundreds of wellwishers turned out to greet Queen Camilla on her arrival in Kent today to unveil a statue of a literary heroine.

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‘It’s taken 40 years to get here’: A228 widening works get the green light

‘It’s taken 40 years to get here’: A228 widening works get the green light

Work to widen one of the county’s busiest roads will finally get underway next month at a cost of £1.3million.

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Breastfeeding mums stage protest in Greggs

Breastfeeding mums stage protest in Greggs

Mums and their babies performed a peaceful protest in Greggs after a customer was told she could not breastfeed her child inside.

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Image shows multimillion-pound project taking shape

Image shows multimillion-pound project taking shape

An impressive new image taken from a huge crane reveals a bird’s-eye view of a developing construction site below.

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‘It was just horrific’: Mum recalls daughter’s last moments after suspected poisoning

‘It was just horrific’: Mum recalls daughter’s last moments after suspected poisoning

The mum of a lawyer who died after drinking alcohol suspected to be laced with methanol while holidaying in Laos fears she may never get answers.

'The idea this will be just mothers with babies quietly living there is a fantasy'

'The idea this will be just mothers with babies quietly living there is a fantasy'

Plans for a new vulnerable parent assessment centre to provide a supportive family environment have been labelled a “fantasy”.

Campaign launched to crackdown on ‘AI content theft’

Campaign launched to crackdown on ‘AI content theft’

Creative industries’ bosses have launched a campaign urging people to ask their MPs to call on the government to stop “legitimising content theft”.

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High-flying graduate facing prison for causing fatal crash in dad’s Range Rover

High-flying graduate facing prison for causing fatal crash in dad’s Range Rover

A high-flying university graduate is facing a lengthy spell behind bars for causing a man’s death in a horror head-on crash in his dad’s Range Rover.

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‘I’m walking 5,000 miles through conflict zones to fulfil deathbed promise’

‘I’m walking 5,000 miles through conflict zones to fulfil deathbed promise’

A grieving man is preparing to walk thousands of miles from England to Ghana to fulfil a promise to his fiancée following her death from cancer.

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‘It's one of the most awful things that can happen to your family’ – Kent dog theft hotspots revealed

‘It's one of the most awful things that can happen to your family’ – Kent dog theft hotspots revealed

More than 150 dogs were stolen across the county last year and only 21 were returned to their owners.

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‘We can’t risk leaving huge eyesore in town centre’

‘We can’t risk leaving huge eyesore in town centre’

Plans to demolish a row of town centre shops to make way for a new hotel have been refused - amid fears it would create a “terrible eyesore”.

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‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

A chef with years of experience is hoping to bring Mexican “vibes, flavour and culture” to a town which he says has been lacking for some time.

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Huge excitement as Queen visits Kent high street

Huge excitement as Queen visits Kent high street

The Queen visited Kent today to unveil a statue of a heroine of English literature, credited with being the first full-time professional woman writer.

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Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

With the Queen in Kent today unveiling a statue of Aphra Behn, we look at the extraordinary life and legacy of the pioneering author.

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Zoo warns customers of ‘scam alert’ after adverts for ‘exclusive deal’

Zoo warns customers of ‘scam alert’ after adverts for ‘exclusive deal’

A zoo has warned customers an offer for discounted tickets is nothing to do with them, and not to hand over their details.

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People told to be prepared as flood alert is issued for tonight

People told to be prepared as flood alert is issued for tonight

Officials have put out an alert of possible flooding around a large section of river this evening.

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