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Sydney Sweeney challenges Tom Cruise during daring wing-walk above Kent
Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney has told Tom Cruise to “watch out” after taking to the wing of a plane and soaring over the Kent countryside.
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Ageing tunnel on key route could get £10.5m overhaul
A key route used for 50,000 journeys every day could be in line for a £10.5m overhaul.
Long rush-hour delays due to two crashes and roadworks
There are long rush-hour delays across a district due to a combination of two collisions and roadworks.
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Thug threw shopping trolley at partner in ‘relentless’ campaign of abuse
A thug has been jailed after a campaign of abuse against his partner, including dragging her by the neck and throwing a shopping trolley at her.
Drug boss ordered to pay back £111,000 after selling cocaine
A cocaine dealer made thousands of pounds from his drug network has been ordered to pay it back or spend longer behind bars.
EastEnders and CBBC actresses to star in town’s annual panto production
A TV soap star and a CBBC actress are among the cast heading to a town for its annual pantomime production.
Dad-of-three killed in suspected murder near harbour named locally
A suspected murder victim killed in a double stabbing has been named locally as a father-of-three.
£53m project to reclaim port land from the sea now complete
A major £53m project to reclaim land from the sea to provide more space for holding traffic is now complete.
Toy shop evacuated as fire crews attend retail park
Staff have been evacuated from a toy shop after fire crews were called to a retail park.
‘We need to protect nature - not build houses all over it’
A residents’ group has launched a campaign against what it sees as yet another unwelcome housing proposal in the green belt.
Taking on Whitney Houston's greatest hits is a brave move - this powerhouse vocalist rose to the challenge
Review: The Bodyguard combines romance, danger and Whitney's biggest songs for a spectacular night at the theatre.
‘Results didn’t go as planned? It’s not the end of the world’
MP Mike Tapp says there is no single definition of success, and says ‘there should be no single route to achieving it’.
Person suffers burns after fire spreads to three properties
Six fire engines and crews battled flames that affected three properties and multiple neighbouring gardens, leaving one person with a burn.
‘We’re happy with the changes’: Football club backs revised plans for 350 homes despite previous objections
Plans for a new 350-home development, which originally prompted objections from a football club over a footpath, have been approved.
Three-day road closure as part of £10.8m scheme begins
A key road will be reduced to a single lane for three days as part of a £10.8m highway improvement scheme.
Plans for new homes in historic ‘at risk’ building sold at auction
Plans for new homes in a town centre are among the latest planning applications submitted to a council.
Famous Kent brand name to be phased out after almost 70 years
One of the county’s best-known brand names is set to disappear into the history books, KentOnline can confirm.
University students tried to run currency scam at Marks and Spencer stores
The pair were attempting to pick up foreign currency, which was ordered online using bank details criminally obtained from innocent victims.
Driver appears in court three years after biker’s death
A driver has appeared in court accused of killing a biker following a two-vehicle crash more than three years ago.
Man killed after crashing into tree on A-road named
An 80-year-old man killed after crashing into a tree on an A-road has been named.