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'I'll back parents who defy government schools ruling'

'I'll back parents who defy government schools ruling'

A councillor says he will 'stand shoulder to shoulder' in court with parents facing fines for not sending their children to school in the pandemic.

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M2 reopens after crash

M2 reopens after crash

A car crash on the M2 which forced one of the carriageways to be closed has been cleared.

Union launches legal action over back-to-school plan

Union launches legal action over back-to-school plan

The government is facing mounting pressure to close all Kent schools after a U-turn was announced for London.

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12 Days of Quizmas: Day 9 tests all your musical knowledge

12 Days of Quizmas: Day 9 tests all your musical knowledge

On the ninth day of Quizmas my true love gave to me, 10 questions on tunes and melody.

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A year of ups and downs for Kent's politicians

A year of ups and downs for Kent's politicians

Brexit and Covid were the two big issues for Kent's politicians in an annus horribilis

Caravan park boss makes school teacher and others homeless

Caravan park boss makes school teacher and others homeless

A school teacher and her husband are among other families being thrown off a holiday park despite a council insisting the park can stay open.

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Survey on 'at-risk' WW1 tank delayed for a year

Survey on 'at-risk' WW1 tank delayed for a year

A conservation survey will finally be carried out on an historic war machine deemed 'at risk' after delays in 2020.

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Mum fined after car breaks down in taxi lane

Mum fined after car breaks down in taxi lane

A mum was stunned after being fined for moving her broken-down car into a taxi rank.

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'Covidiots' travel from Kent to Snowdonia

'Covidiots' travel from Kent to Snowdonia

Police in North Wales have criticised people who breached Covid restrictions by travelling from Kent to visit Snowdonia.

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'Kent is completely overwhelmed'

'Kent is completely overwhelmed'

Another 20 patients will be transferred from Kent hospitals to free up space as shock new figures reveal the scale of the pressure the NHS is under.

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Driver smashes into five parked cars

Driver smashes into five parked cars

Residents have spent today sweeping up the debris after a crash outside their homes.

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Four hundred sign exam petition in 24 hours

Four hundred sign exam petition in 24 hours

Two grammar school students have launched a campaign to persuade their MP to support the cancellation of GCSE and A-Level exams for 2021.

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Wildlife park confirms closure

Wildlife park confirms closure

One of the county's top visitor attractions has revealed it is having to close its doors to the public.

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Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Motorists were left open-mouthed after driving past what looks like yet another fly-tipping incident...but is it?

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Hole at Manston Airport may be man-made

Hole at Manston Airport may be man-made

The Department for Transport said a hole in the runway at its emergency lorry park in Kent would not affect operations.

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Snow set for county this week

Snow set for county this week

Forecasters are predicting the white stuff will fall in the county later this week as the cold snap continues.

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River rescue after helicopter search

River rescue after helicopter search

A person has been rescued from a river following a huge emergency services response involving the Coastguard helicopter.

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Busy new year for 'stretched' ambulance service

Busy new year for 'stretched' ambulance service

Stretched paramedics faced a busy New Year's Eve as emergency services continue to face "significant pressure".

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Discarded firework sparks bin blaze

Discarded firework sparks bin blaze

Firefighters are warning people to ensure fireworks are disposed of properly after a bin caught alight following a garden display.

Opportunities and challenges for Kent in 2021

Opportunities and challenges for Kent in 2021

As the UK formally leaves the EU, political editor Paul Francis examines the repercussions for Kent in 2021.

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'New era' at Dover as UK completes EU separation

'New era' at Dover as UK completes EU separation

Roads around Dover were quiet today as the new UK began a new era outside the EU - but there are warnings the situation may change in coming days.

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12 Days of Quizmas: Been keeping up with your local news?

12 Days of Quizmas: Been keeping up with your local news?

On the 8th day of Quizmas KentOnline is testing whether you've been paying attention the the headlines in our papers all year round.

Fears retail kiosk plan could spark rise in crime

Fears retail kiosk plan could spark rise in crime

Police say the council plans could result in an increase in pickpocketing, road rage and graffiti, while also attracting nuisance climbers.

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Heroes and villains of 2020

Heroes and villains of 2020

It's been quite a year - what better way to end it than by judging the county's best and worst? Here are KentOnline's heroes and villains of 2020.

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Vandal-hit former oasthouse could become flats

Vandal-hit former oasthouse could become flats

A grade II-listed oasthouse next to a castle could be transformed into a block of apartments.

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'We're the sacrificial lamb for the second time'

'We're the sacrificial lamb for the second time'

Fishing rights were a sticking point in Brexit negotiations - and on the day the deal with the EU comes into force, industry reps feel betrayed.

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Latest Covid rates for Swale show drop

Latest Covid rates for Swale show drop

New figures for Kent's coronavirus hotspot are welcomed but council leader issues warning.

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Town's fourth McDonald's 'will cause traffic chaos'

Town's fourth McDonald's 'will cause traffic chaos'

There are concerns the opening of a new 24-hour McDonald's next to a notoriously busy roundabout will spark traffic chaos.

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Sinkhole opens up at Manston lorry park

Sinkhole opens up at Manston lorry park

A large area of runway is cordoned off and investigators are on site after a 10-metre sinkhole opened up at Manston's makeshift lorry park.

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'Exciting' plans for bingo hall site to be revealed in early 2021

'Exciting' plans for bingo hall site to be revealed in early 2021

Council bosses are set to reveal more details soon about a controversial plan to redevelop a former bingo hall in a town centre.

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