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Winds of up to 75mph expected to batter Kent coast

Winds of up to 75mph expected to batter Kent coast

31 December 2023

Ferocious gales are expected to hit part of the the Kent coastline, as a yellow weather alert has been issued.

Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

31 December 2023

Whether you want to get fitter or raise money for charity, signing up for a 5k or fun run could be just the motivation you need.

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

30 December 2023

The chairman of a hospital trust under significant pressure is stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed.

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King grants permission for boy’s burial at church

King grants permission for boy’s burial at church

29 December 2023

The King has granted permission for the parents of William Brown to bury their son at the “perfect” place.

Protester pulled back after waving placard in front of trail hunt horses

Protester pulled back after waving placard in front of trail hunt horses

28 December 2023

Footage shows the moment a protester was held back after waving a placard in front of horses during a Boxing Day parade.

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Woman arrested after man stabbed

Woman arrested after man stabbed

28 December 2023

A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed at a residential property.

Golf buggy thief’s five-mile drunken joyride before smashing into parked car

Golf buggy thief’s five-mile drunken joyride before smashing into parked car

28 December 2023

A golf buggy thief went on a five-mile drunken joyride before crashing into a parked car and swerving in front of police.

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William Brown’s family appeal directly to King over his burial

William Brown’s family appeal directly to King over his burial

27 December 2023

The parents of William Brown are appealing directly to the King to help their fight to lay their son to rest in the “perfect” place.

Thousands don Santa hats for Christmas Day runs

Thousands don Santa hats for Christmas Day runs

25 December 2023

Across the county thousands of runners donned special festive attire to take part in a series of free running events.

Kent hotel with incredible history goes on market for £1.2m

Kent hotel with incredible history goes on market for £1.2m

24 December 2023

A 19-bedroom hotel which played a key role in a town’s history is up for sale for more than £1 million.

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Man drove wrong way out of Tunnel terminal after drinking strong French beer

Man drove wrong way out of Tunnel terminal after drinking strong French beer

24 December 2023

A man who downed a strong bottle of French beer was spotted driving the wrong way out of a Eurotunnel terminal.

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Hundreds head to station to celebrate festive season

Hundreds head to station to celebrate festive season

23 December 2023

A number of some of the most famous Christmas carols were sung at a former seaside railway station for hundreds of people in attendance.

Sexual predator died just days after prison release

Sexual predator died just days after prison release

22 December 2023

A homeless sex offender who groped a woman he was robbing at knifepoint died just four days after being released from prison.

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Tragic William, 7, suffered fatal head injuries in ‘hit-and-run’

Tragic William, 7, suffered fatal head injuries in ‘hit-and-run’

22 December 2023

A seven-year-old boy died after suffering “catastrophic head injuries” during a suspected hit-and-run, while he was trying to fetch his football.

M20 set to reopen after Christmas getaway chaos

M20 set to reopen after Christmas getaway chaos

22 December 2023

Gridlocked roads are clearing after another day of travel disruption following last-minute strikes which halted services through the Channel Tunnel.

Eurotunnel strike ends – but M20 closure continues to wreak traffic havoc

Eurotunnel strike ends – but M20 closure continues to wreak traffic havoc

21 December 2023

A 15-mile section of the M20 remains closed after emergency measures were brought in following unexpected strike action at the Channel Tunnel.

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Brace yourself for a Boxing Day swim

Brace yourself for a Boxing Day swim

21 December 2023

This year’s cold dips, as well as some winter walks and races on dry land, to help you get off the sofa on Boxing Day.

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Holiday park horror as man tore wife's mouth open with fingers

Holiday park horror as man tore wife's mouth open with fingers

21 December 2023

A husband has been jailed after tearing his wife’s mouth open by using a fish hook motion, leaving her covered in blood and permanently scarred.

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Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

20 December 2023

Yellow coverings which have appeared on the balconies of seafront flats are not part of work to stop whistling sounds, KentOnline understands.

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'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

20 December 2023

Disgruntled residents fear more rubbish will pile up as council bosses have voted to cut the number of public bins in a Kent district.

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