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5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

02 August 2024

Make the most of the hot weather with a trip to the seaside. Here’s our pick of Kent’s lesser-known beach destinations.

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Town council bid snubbed for second time

Town council bid snubbed for second time

01 August 2024

Plans for a new town council look set to be dismissed once and for all after campaigners were accused of “moving the goalposts”.

‘Much-needed' block of assisted living flats given green light

‘Much-needed' block of assisted living flats given green light

01 August 2024

A “much-needed” block of assisted living flats for the elderly has been given the green light.

Motorists queue in sweltering heat after smash between lorry and cars

Motorists queue in sweltering heat after smash between lorry and cars

30 July 2024

Motorists are queuing in sweltering heat following a reported smash between a lorry and two cars on a major route towards the coast.

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Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

Fed-up villagers hold birthday party for two-year-old water leak

28 July 2024

Fed-up villagers have condemned the lack of repairs to a water leak, which has been left to flow for more than two years.

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Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

27 July 2024

A crash involving two cars closed an A-road, sparking a large emergency response.

Missing man, 76, who may have visited coffee shop has been found

Missing man, 76, who may have visited coffee shop has been found

27 July 2024

A man who was reported missing has been found safe, police have confirmed.

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‘The town’s outclassed itself’: The Kent seaside hotspot with just two fish and chip shops left

‘The town’s outclassed itself’: The Kent seaside hotspot with just two fish and chip shops left

27 July 2024

Just two fish and chip shops remain in arguably Kent’s most popular coastal town, and we went to find out why...

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Police probe after duo attacked in town centre

Police probe after duo attacked in town centre

26 July 2024

Police are hunting suspects after two men were assaulted in a town centre.

The return of Crabzilla? 'Monster' caught on camera in sea

The return of Crabzilla? 'Monster' caught on camera in sea

26 July 2024

A shadowy “monster” caught on camera off Kent’s coast has reignited the fable of Crabzilla.

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CCTV image released after woman reportedly ‘touched inappropriately’

CCTV image released after woman reportedly ‘touched inappropriately’

26 July 2024

Police investigating a sexual assault have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to help them.

Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

24 July 2024

A much-loved dad-of-four who “always had a story to tell” has died, leaving his family heartbroken.

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Dog owner’s anxious wait as Staffie faces being put down after attack

Dog owner’s anxious wait as Staffie faces being put down after attack

22 July 2024

A dog owner faces an anxious wait to see if his Staffordshire bull terrier cross will be put down after it attacked another man.

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‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

17 July 2024

Police have released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to after several reports of shoplifting across the county.

‘Kent is the only place I don’t wear a mask - I feel safe here’

‘Kent is the only place I don’t wear a mask - I feel safe here’

17 July 2024

In an exclusive interview with KentOnline, model Mia Khalifa reveals her love for the county - from Whitstable’s oysters to her ‘witch’ in Margate.

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The one-bed Kent home up for sale for £1 million

The one-bed Kent home up for sale for £1 million

16 July 2024

It’s an eye-watering price for just one bedroom - so what is it about this property that warrants such a hefty price tag?

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Former porn star spared jail: ‘I’m ready to leave sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle behind me’

Former porn star spared jail: ‘I’m ready to leave sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle behind me’

15 July 2024

A former adult entertainer has thanked a judge after being given one last chance to stay out of prison.

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Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations

Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations

13 July 2024

A shop owner who helped provide and repair bicycles for generations of families in his hometown has died.

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Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

13 July 2024

A man who sexually abused his four-year-old niece died after falling down a staircase while drunk, an inquest has heard.

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Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

12 July 2024

Officers are appealing for information after a man’s ashes were reportedly stolen from a car.

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