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Man with ‘fascination’ for guns jailed

Man with ‘fascination’ for guns jailed

A man has been jailed for more than six years after police found a sawn-off shotgun in his home.

Leeds Castle Concert

COMPETITION: Five pairs of tickets to the Leeds Castle Concert to be won

Housing firm fined £528k over cable ‘which could have killed the public’

Housing firm fined £528k over cable ‘which could have killed the public’

One of Kent’s biggest social housing companies has been handed a huge fine after one of its workers struck an electrical line while fixing fences.

‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

Leaders of a community organisation providing free sports sessions to deprived communities say theft is “heartbreaking”.

The Children's Awards are back

We're searching for Kent's most courageous children plus the families, charities and individuals who support them

Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

A cathedral service has been held to celebrate the centenary of an historic paddle steamer which played a key role in the Second World War.

Green Party selects general election candidate

Green Party selects general election candidate

Addressing climate change and inequality are among the priorities of a Green Party member who will be vying for votes at the next general election.

Missing teens safely located

Missing teens safely located

Officers are no longer looking for two missing teenage girls.

Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

New figures obtained by KentOnline have revealed which councils make the most money from parking and which street has dished out the most tickets.

Boy, 16, accused of burgling homes and stealing car

Boy, 16, accused of burgling homes and stealing car

A 16-year-old boy is to appear in court in connection with the theft of a car and early morning raids on four homes.

People in Kent ‘living shorter, unhealthier lives’

People in Kent ‘living shorter, unhealthier lives’

Obesity, depression, mental health issues and domestic violence are all on the rise, according to a new report.

KCC misses targets for key services as complaints rise

KCC misses targets for key services as complaints rise

The county's largest local authority has missed targets for vital services in 23 of 38 areas including care assessments and special educational needs.

Panel set up to improve special needs provision faces axe

Panel set up to improve special needs provision faces axe

A sub-committee started in the wake of a damning report into Kent’s failures in SEND provision has been accused of doing ‘very little’.

‘Let us give a fitting send-off to George - the man who walked the length of the Earth’

‘Let us give a fitting send-off to George - the man who walked the length of the Earth’

The family of an intrepid explorer, whose 19,021 mile, six-year walk across the Americas remains a world record, are seeking a fitting tribute to him.

Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

A shop which was forced to close after a car crashed into the side of the building has reopened.

‘Cowardly criminal’ jailed after robbing girls at knifepoint

‘Cowardly criminal’ jailed after robbing girls at knifepoint

A prolific thief has been jailed after using a weapon to threaten young girls in the woods and steal their belongings.

Huge convoy of fire engines spotted on M20

Huge convoy of fire engines spotted on M20

A huge convoy of fire engines has been spotted travelling down the M20 as the largest number of emergency vehicles to date heads to wartorn Ukraine.

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

New data has shone a spotlight on rising health inequality with residents at the start of a bus line living 10 years less than those at the end.

The reality of being homeless in Kent

The reality of being homeless in Kent

We spoke to people in Kent struggling to put a roof over their heads - and the charity workers trying to help them amid ever-increasing pressures.

Plan to demolish high street buildings for new flats block

Plan to demolish high street buildings for new flats block

People are being invited to have their say over plans to demolish a set of buildings in a historic high street and replace them with new housing.

Mum names twins after book characters to help them fight heart conditions

Mum names twins after book characters to help them fight heart conditions

A mum who gave birth to twins with two different heart conditions says naming them after book characters gave them the “resilience” to survive.

Jason Manford announces extra tour dates

Jason Manford announces extra tour dates

The comedian and musical theatre star is adding more dates to his new tour, A Manford All Seasons. Here’s how to get tickets.

Pupils praised along with other unsung heroes at annual awards

Pupils praised along with other unsung heroes at annual awards

Three pupils have been named overall winners at an awards ceremony after they rushed to help an elderly man.

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‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

A pair of friends who began experimenting with making their own spirits have won gold for their gin at the first attempt.

Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Plans to host an outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at a £115 million leisure development have been unveiled.

New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

Aerial photos show significant progress has been made on a new supermarket but the retailer says it’s not ready to open as planned.

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Secret Drinker lets his dog take the lead as they head to a seaside haven for those on two legs and four

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

An Italian restaurant chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch in the county.

Opening date revealed for new burrito chain store

Opening date revealed for new burrito chain store

Opening date revealed for new burrito chain store

A street food chain specialising in burritos is set to launch its third branch in the county.

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Gardens

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

Prominent mansion’s price tag drops £3.5m

Prominent mansion’s price tag drops £3.5m

Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

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Sport

How setbacks have made Gillingham defender stronger

How setbacks have made Gillingham defender stronger

Gillingham defender Remeao Hutton has made the most of the setbacks in his career.

Bartlett gets green light for T20 Blast

Bartlett gets green light for T20 Blast

Kent have confirmed that Xavier Bartlett will feature for them in this summer’s Vitality Blast.

Big following heading to Priestfield this Saturday

Big following heading to Priestfield this Saturday

Gillingham’s weekend visitors Doncaster Rovers have sold out their away allocation in what will be a huge game for them on Saturday.

Gillingham’s energetic midfielder is just the man for Clem

Gillingham’s energetic midfielder is just the man for Clem

Gillingham's head coach Stephen Clemence has highlighted the impact Dom Jefferies makes to the team.

Spirited Kent suffer first defeat

Spirited Kent suffer first defeat

Kent’s resistance on the final day of their Vitality County Championship at Canterbury lasted for three hours on Monday.

In-form Gillingham midfielder eager to fulfil potential next season

In-form Gillingham midfielder eager to fulfil potential next season

The end of the season has come too early for Gillingham midfielder Tim Dieng.

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