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Fly-tipper caught dumping on countryside ‘for personal gain’ narrowly avoids jail
A fly-tipper has been handed a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to dumping waste he was paid to get rid of.
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Campaign to bring back ‘vital’ ferry service to be debated
Committee members will debate a petition to bring back an axed ferry service after more than 2,400 people signed it.
Villagers declare ‘small victory’ as one of the UK’s biggest solar farms stalled
Campaigners have welcomed a decision to “invalidate” a planning application to build a 235-acre solar farm.
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Doctors’ surgery closed at short notice following lease dispute
The owner of a building housing a GP surgery has issued a statement revealing why the practice closed at short notice.
Fire breaks out at traveller site
Three fire crews were called to a blaze at a caravan site and neighbours warned to shut their windows due to the smoke.
‘She was an inspiration’: Former head teacher killed in Air India crash
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved former nursery boss who died on her way home from a trip to India.
‘This behaviour is disgraceful’: Anger as Pride flag torn down again
A councillor has blasted “ignorant” vandals who have stolen a symbol of inclusivity from a park in a suspected hate-motivated act.
Eurostar announcement on new routes ‘short-sighted and disappointing’
MP Sojan Joseph says Eurostar’s plans to launch services to Germany and Switzerland are “short-sighted” - as the operator continues to skip Kent.
Drainage firm loses planning fight over ‘unacceptable lorry use’
The Planning Inspectorate has upheld a council’s enforcement action taken against a business which converted a green belt site without permission.
Championship football club to launch store at Kent shopping centre
A football club that recently won promotion back to the Championship will be opening a pop-up store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.
Man taken to hospital after car bursts into flames
A man has been taken to hospital after his car burst into flames when it smashed into a barrier.
Rapist locked up after raping woman in hotel room
A rapist who attacked his victim in a hotel room has been sent to prison.
Father and son to face trial next year after boy, 4, killed in crash
Two men accused of murder after a young boy lost his life in a fatal crash will stand trial next year.
5 karaoke bars where you can sing your heart out
Enjoy belting out tunes with your mates in the privacy of Kent’s karaoke rooms.
Patients ’still at risk’ at care home rated ‘inadequate’ for second time
A care home looking after dementia patients has had urgent restrictions placed on new admissions.
These Kent stations will be shut this weekend - everything you need to know
Replacement buses will be in operation along multiple major lines
Arts festival to bring ‘floating performances’ to towns
A nine-day, multi-arts festival featuring free music, exhibitions and installations is about to set sail for its third year.
‘We trusted people not to steal from our businesses — and it worked’
With shoplifting on the rise and social media awash with CCTV of thieves, KentOnline asks whether “honesty boxes” can still work for businesses.
Kent neighbourhoods where people are most likely to be mugged, carjacked or robbed mapped
Our interactive map shows the crime stats for where you live in Kent
Main road shut due to gas leak
A busy route has been shut due to a gas leak and a utility firm says its “a complex repair”, warning it cannot say how long it will take.