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Man found dead after large emergency services response near town car park

Man found dead after large emergency services response near town car park

14 November 2024

Police have confirmed a man in his 30s has been found dead near a town centre shopping centre.

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Top gong for Kent police cadet programme

Top gong for Kent police cadet programme

14 November 2024

Kent’s volunteer police cadet programme has gained royal recognition after being handed a prestigious national award.

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Campaign to keep traditional pie and mash van outside pub

Campaign to keep traditional pie and mash van outside pub

14 November 2024

Hundreds have signed a petition to keep a traditional pie and mash van outside a village boozer, amid uncertainty over the pub’s impending takeover.

Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

14 November 2024

A parcel courier has thanked his “amazing” customers after they rallied to raise thousands of pounds to replace his van so he could do his rounds.

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First look inside new ‘homeless pods’ set to house struggling families in Kent

First look inside new ‘homeless pods’ set to house struggling families in Kent

14 November 2024

We were taken on an exclusive tour around a highly-anticipated new block of “homeless pods” as the first tenants prepare to move in.

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‘Free weight loss jabs for unemployed obese people won’t cure the workshy’

‘Free weight loss jabs for unemployed obese people won’t cure the workshy’

14 November 2024

Cancer treatments, weight loss drugs, global warming, and tax complaints from the rich are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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‘I parked for 15 minutes to help my ill mum and was fined £100!'

‘I parked for 15 minutes to help my ill mum and was fined £100!'

14 November 2024

A man fined £100 after rushing to a shopping centre to pick up his ill mother is urging parking company bosses to “show some compassion”.

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Knifeman threatened neighbour over party decorations

Knifeman threatened neighbour over party decorations

14 November 2024

A knifeman threatened to kill his neighbour in a violent and abusive confrontation over birthday party decorations.

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Historic Kent landmark added to 'at risk' register

Historic Kent landmark added to 'at risk' register

14 November 2024

A rare and vulnerable piece of Kent history has been recognised as ‘at risk’ in a bid to help preserve it for the future.

The Kent town ranked the most affordable in the south east

The Kent town ranked the most affordable in the south east

14 November 2024

A seaside spot has been named the cheapest place to buy a property in the whole of the south east.

Police cordon off main road outside town car park

Police cordon off main road outside town car park

13 November 2024

The emergency services have cordoned off part of a busy main road while they respond to an incident.

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County council casts fresh doubt on ‘achievability’ of housing targets

County council casts fresh doubt on ‘achievability’ of housing targets

13 November 2024

The government has received some home truths about its plans to step up housing development and relax planning rules from the county council.

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‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

13 November 2024

An airport is set to host its first major event in more than a decade before works start to transform it into an international runway.

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Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

13 November 2024

A suspect has been arrested after a motorist allegedly crashed into a high street shopfront before later ploughing into an Indian restaurant.

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Arrest made following ‘disturbance’ near railway station

Arrest made following ‘disturbance’ near railway station

13 November 2024

Three police cars were spotted in a street following reports of a disturbance and a man seen “bashing” at the door of a property.

Missing teen 'walked along alleyway' before heading towards woods

Missing teen 'walked along alleyway' before heading towards woods

13 November 2024

Police are appealing for more sightings of a missing 16-year-old boy after expanding their search to rural and wooded areas around a village.

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Kent’s largest solar farm could power 20% of homes in county

Kent’s largest solar farm could power 20% of homes in county

13 November 2024

The largest solar farm ever proposed for Kent could generate enough power for 20% of homes in the county, it has been claimed.

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‘My boy was let down’ – Mum’s heartache as son’s killer ‘gets off lightly’

‘My boy was let down’ – Mum’s heartache as son’s killer ‘gets off lightly’

13 November 2024

A 19-year-old motorbike rider who drove on the wrong side of the road before crashing into another teen, causing him fatal injuries, has been jailed.

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Village pub undergoes ‘massive’ £120K transformation

Village pub undergoes ‘massive’ £120K transformation

13 November 2024

A pub has undergone a complete transformation inside and out but says it’s done so while being “very mindful” of it environmental impact.

‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal

‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal

13 November 2024

An animal sanctuary received more than 200 inquiries about eight “gorgeous” spaniel pups and their mum after their plight was revealed.

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