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Council wants to kick out popular sports bar to open bowling alley and mini-golf
A sports bar is set to be forced out of its current unit at a leisure complex under plans to replace it with a bowling alley and mini-golf venue.
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Starting date for work to begin on ‘rollercoaster’ road revealed
A start date for works to fix a “rollercoaster” A-road has been confirmed by the county council.
Danny Dyer and daughter to return for second series at Kent holiday park
A reality show where Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani take over a Kent caravan park will return for a second series next year.
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Much-loved town library set for auction after bid to halt sale fails
Hopes of halting the sale of a much-loved library building have been dashed, with the site now expected to be sold at auction in the summer.
'Proper smoked meats’ promised at new brisket restaurant
A restaurateur’s first permanent venture is set to open as he promises punters “proper smoked meats” at his new barbecue joint.
Outdoor cinema returns with ABBA party and sci-fi classic
The open-air big screen will visit two Kent venues this summer, showing blockbusters such as Star Wars, Mamma Mia and Pride and Prejudice.
Schools warn parents about posts on TikTok and Snapchat inciting violence between pupils
Police say children thinking of joining organised violence between pupils at different schools should “think again” as warnings issued to parents.
‘I’m very girly but love my career in construction - more women should try it’
A graduate is calling for more to be done to encourage women into construction, as new statistics reveal a major gender imbalance in the industry.
Half-sister of Lord cleared of supplying drugs after smashing into police car
The half-sister of a late Lord has been found guilty of smashing into a police car during a chase but cleared of supplying drugs.
'Come out of the loft, this is ridiculous!' Moment police find burglar’s hiding spot
Bodycam footage captures the moment police found a burglar in a loft after tracking a stolen pair of earbuds to his hiding spot.
‘Monster who sexually violated my horse is still on the loose’
A woman is appealing for help from the public to find an intruder who was captured on CCTV allegedly performing a sex act on her horse.
Decision on plans for 690 homes taken out of council’s hands
Two separate plans for housing totalling 690 homes are to be decided by a planning inspector after a council took too long to reach a judgement.
Man accused of injuring three people in crash failed to show up to court
A man accused of causing serious injury to three people in a serious collision has had a warrant issued for his arrest.
Coastguard, lifeboat and helicopter called to seafront incident
Emergency services have descended on a bay amid reports of a fatality.
One of Kent’s last surviving Claire’s closing down
A once-popular high street accessories chain is closing one of its last surviving Kent stores.
Wildlife park unveils 50th anniversary celebration programme
The park first welcomed visitors in the 1970s and has since grown into one of the country’s best-loved wildlife attractions.
Pensioner denies murdering daughter’s boyfriend on his 25th birthday
A pensioner has denied murdering his daughter's boyfriend on what was his 25th birthday.
‘Water woes show how we’re not equipped for extra housing’
In her first column for KentOnline, MP Helen Whately is questioning the level of housebuilding planned for the county.
Busy road closed after accident involving police car on emergency call
A road was closed due to an accident involving a police car on blue lights responding to an emergency and a Peugeot.
Concern for missing teen, 18, prompts police appeal
An 18-year-old has been reported missing and police are appealing for help to find him.