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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rapist locked up after raping woman in hotel room

A rapist who attacked his victim in a hotel room has been sent to prison.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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These Kent stations will be shut this weekend - everything you need to know

Replacement buses will be in operation along multiple major lines

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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.

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‘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.

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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

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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.