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Festival founded by Groove Armada to return after seven-year hiatus

The music festival, which was previously held in London’s Gunnersbury Park, is making its comeback at a Kent venue.

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Man in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after fire at pub

A man has been taken to hospital with what police have described as “serious injuries” following a fire at a pub.

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Outlet hits 100% occupancy with expanded Christmas market now open

Ashford Designer Outlet has reached full occupancy for the first time since its £90m extension opened following the arrival of two fashion brands.

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Centuries-old ceremony marks official election of new Archbishop of Canterbury

A ceremony has taken place in Kent to formally elect the new Archbishop of Canterbury and lead the Church of England.

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Bar could have licence suspended after ‘irresponsible bottomless brunches’ and ‘excessive noise’ complaints

A bar could have its opening hours cut back due to complaints over excessive noise.

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Cheers! New taproom opens in historic site

A new taproom has joined the line-up of venues in one Kent town, serving drinks in a historic building.

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Lammy’s plans to scrap jury trials emerge – as Kent judge praises jurors

Controversial plans to scrap jury trials except in the most serious cases have surfaced - on the same day a Kent judge praised the ancient system.

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Police called after overturned car sparks traffic delays

An overturned car has sparked traffic delays this morning.

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Kent holds its breath as Budget finally set to be unveiled

A Budget that carries so much political capital will be delivered today - but will it hit you in the pocket?

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Bafta-winning Clangers producer took own life amid cancer battle

A Bafta-winning writer, producer and artist tragically took his own life amid a battle with cancer and depression.

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‘What is kink? It’s the courage to ask for the thing that makes your heart race’

KentOnline columnist and sex worker Melissa Todd turns an interview question into a look at desire and the nerve it takes to ask for what you want…

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Town cancels Christmas celebration amid ‘unacceptable’ cost increases

A popular free festive event has been cancelled due to “unacceptable” extra costs imposed by a council.

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Former hotel where ‘HMOs dominate’ to be overhauled into council flats

A huge former hotel in an area where “HMOs predominate” is set for a multi-million-pound overhaul into council homes.

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Bus company boss slams council decision to close shopping centre toilets

A bus company boss says a decision to shut public loos shows “a shocking lack of consideration” for his drivers but a council says it must save cash.

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‘She’s been in so much pain she’s cried on the floor’

A teenage girl with a rare condition went years without a diagnosis despite repeated visits to doctors and hospitals.

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Increase in minimum wage rates announced

Minimum wage rates are to increase next year, giving a pay rise for millions of workers, the government has announced.

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Pensioner, 75, accused of terrorism offence for ‘supporting’ Palestine Action

A 75-year-old man has been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after his arrest at a Palestine Action protest.

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Former bank to become restaurant in latest planning bids

Plans to turn a former bank into a restaurant and to put solar panels on a church roof are among the latest applications lodged with a council.

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Drivers face fines for reversing on A2 hard shoulder after serious crash

More than a dozen drivers are facing fines after reversing on the hard shoulder of a busy A-road to avoid traffic caused by a serious accident.

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Major works at secondary school among district’s planning applications

A major upgrade is being proposed at a Thanet secondary school as the latest planning applications are lodged with the district council.