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Huge emergency response as fire breaks out at former Odeon cinema
15 fire engines are at the scene of a blaze in an empty cinema just outside a city centre.
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Missing woman, 39, found safe and well
Police have confirmed that a missing woman who was reported missing has now been found.
Historic pub tees up comeback with golf simulator plans
Work is underway to restore a historic pub which closed suddenly – with the new tenants looking to install a golf simulator at the venue.
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‘Time is a healer, but I’m not sure we will fully bounce back from this…’
Ahead of the sentencing of psychopathic knifeman Anthony Esan today, KentOnline spoke to Lt Col Mark Teeton and his wife Eileen about the attack.
Knifeman who stabbed soldier handed life sentence
A schizophrenic man will be detained in a psychiatric hospital after carying out a “deliberate and targeted” attack on a soldier.
Pop, people and pies… tackle the 13 questions in our online pub quiz
Challenge friends and family in the Sheps Saturday Social - the ultimate internet trivia test.
‘New charges mean the car park is empty, but cars now line the streets’
Villagers upset about parking charges being introduced last year say vehicles now block pavements and narrow streets.
‘I saved up for 17 years - now my home feels like a prison’
Angry residents say their new-build homes have been “ruined” by a spiked metal fence installed just feet from their windows.
The financial interests declared by every Kent MP
Kent’s MPs have declared a wide range of financial interests, from media fees and book royalties to political donations and overseas trips.
Council slashes price of new beach huts branded ‘too expensive and in wrong location’
A cash-strapped council has slashed the price of a row of new beach huts in a bid to boost sales.
Five great ways to kick off the February half-term this weekend
From aerial adventures to panto-style shows, here’s five brilliant things to do with the kids this weekend.
Murder trial jurors told by judge: ‘You must be sure of driver’s intent’
Jurors have been told a driver on trial would be guilty of a little boy’s murder if they are ‘sure’ he intended to cause really serious harm.
‘This is a live rescue and situations here can change rapidly’
Heartwarming footage shows a lynx being rescued from war-torn Ukraine as she makes her journey to a Kent animal park.
‘Pure greed’: Families’ fury at club’s new £900-a-year youth football charge
Parents have accused a football club of “pure greed” after it revealed its new academy for youth players would cost families £900 a year.
Man, 31, charged with attempted murder
A 31-year-old is set to appear in court after being charged with attempted murder after a man in his 60s who was found with head injuries.
Gift shop owner makes ‘dream move’ into empty The Body Shop unit
A craft store owner who has served a town centre for more than 10 years has been handed the keys to her new shop at a Kent shopping centre.
Dispersal order in place after reports of ‘30 anti-social children’
Police are investigating after reports of a large group of children causing damage to cars and screaming in a village.
Civil claim planned after sentencing of depraved care home paedophile
One of the victims of a depraved paedophile who abused children in care is planning a civil claim.
‘We can do better’: Utility companies pledge to improve record on road plagued by regular works
Utility companies faced a grilling from residents following seemingly constant disruption on a busy stretch of road.
Inquest hears man was stabbed in back on 25th birthday
An inquest has heard a man died of a fatal stab wound in his back at his home on his 25th birthday.