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Kent gran to compete on The Great British Bake Off

Kent gran to compete on The Great British Bake Off

A grandmother-of-10 who loves to host “dinners and parties” is set to compete in the new series of The Great British Bake Off.

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Serial killer Peter Tobin died after refusing cancer tests in prison

Serial killer Peter Tobin died after refusing cancer tests in prison

A serial killer who buried the remains of two girls at his former Kent home was suffering from cancer at the time of his death, an inquiry has heard.

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Tracey Emin leads battle to block ‘cheap’ new windows at iconic tower block

Tracey Emin leads battle to block ‘cheap’ new windows at iconic tower block

A controversial bid to replace the windows in an iconic 1960s high-rise has received more than 200 objections - including from Tracey Emin.

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Margate go for five in a row

Margate go for five in a row

Margate are in their best form for years going into tonight’s match at Isthmian South East leaders Beckenham.

Emergency crews called to seizure at beach

Emergency crews called to seizure at beach

Emergency crews were called after a woman suffered a seizure on a beach

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Striking murals cover defaced hoardings

Striking murals cover defaced hoardings

Intriguing artwork is being used to brighten up a building site as affordable homes are constructed.

Businessman who drove over and killed much-loved cyclist spared jail

Businessman who drove over and killed much-loved cyclist spared jail

A dad who drove over and killed a "much-loved, passionate and inspirational" social worker while out riding her bicycle has been spared jail.

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FA Cup round-up

FA Cup round-up

Margate thrashed higher-league hosts in an FA Cup second qualifying round upset.

‘A fearful metallic screeching noise and a horrendous crash’

‘A fearful metallic screeching noise and a horrendous crash’

Thirty years ago, a Kent district witnessed its worst peace-time disaster as ferry passengers fell to their deaths.

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Plans refused to turn building into one of Kent’s biggest HMOs

Plans refused to turn building into one of Kent’s biggest HMOs

Plans to transform a disused student accommodation block into one of Kent’s biggest houses in multiple occupation have been refused.

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Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

Concerns are growing for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday.

Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

A grammar school has been rated “inadequate” after its policy of teaching pupils in single-sex lessons was deemed to be "unlawful discrimination”.

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Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

A startling video shows the moment a section of rollercoaster track crumbled away mid-ride forcing the passenger cart to grind to a halt.

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Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

The Home Office has unveiled plans to create a “more fit-for-purpose” reception centre for asylum seekers at a former airport.

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Our reviewer heads back to a familiar spot now under a new name and management and hoping to last longer than its short-lived predecessor.

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Child cyclist taken to hospital after van crash near school

Child cyclist taken to hospital after van crash near school

A child cyclist has been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash with a van near a school during rush hour.

'One last chance' for paedophile who reoffended because he was 'feeling low'

'One last chance' for paedophile who reoffended because he was 'feeling low'

A convicted sex offender who shared child abuse images on social media because he was "feeling low" has been spared jail.

Terrified mum forced to flee home after ‘raging’ son threatened to kill her

Terrified mum forced to flee home after ‘raging’ son threatened to kill her

A traumatised mum was forced to flee her home after her son turned up drunk, aggressive and threatening to kill her.

Margate look for FA Cup upset

Margate look for FA Cup upset

Ben Greenhalgh makes Margate underdogs for the first time this season when they visit Bognor Regis in the FA Cup.

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