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Mother who knifed disabled daughter 16 times was ‘suffering psychotic symptoms’

A “loving and caring" mother was suffering psychotic symptoms during a depressive episode when she stabbed her disabled daughter, a court has heard.

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Michelin Guide restaurant to expand as sister branch closes

A Michelin Guide restaurant is set to expand, while its smaller sister site is closing.

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‘No wonder people are starting to think: why bother?’

In her latest column, Weald of Kent MP Katie Lam takes aim at Rachel Reeves’ Budget.

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Vintage clothing store set to take over former town centre bank

A second-hand clothing store is taking over a former bank and is set to double in size.

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‘It prompted audible gasps and justified outrage from the audience’

MP Mike Tapp says he was left with no choice but to call out a “deeply condescending” comment during Question Time in Kent.

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Update on plans for large housing development with nursery and café

A 134-home housing development with a children’s nursery and café is one of several planning bids to have been considered.

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Port launches fresh bid to rival trendy neighbour as new units advertised

The Port of Dover has launched a fresh bid to rival the food and drink success of Folkestone Harbour Arm.

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'You can see them from Calais!' Where searchlights in Kent sky are coming from

For over a week, residents have been dazzled by mysterious searchlights sweeping across the night sky - and now the source can be revealed.

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‘Do the right thing’: Two stolen puppies reunited with mum - but two still missing

Two stolen puppies have been reunited with their mother - with their owners calling on the thieves to return the two pups still missing.

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COMMENT: ‘Time for water boss to address firm’s handling of crisis’

KentOnline is calling on South East Water chief executive David Hinton to explain his handling of the Tunbridge Wells supply crisis.

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Documentary investigates what local government revamp means for county

A special film from KMTV delves into how the county could be run following a major revamp of local government.

Medway News

Cancer survivor’s ‘miracle’ baby after being told he’d never conceive naturally

A 34-year-old who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia has more to celebrate following the birth of his daughter.

KentOnline News

‘The fire devastated me – my restaurant is like my child’

A restaurant owner says he is lucky to still have his business after its kitchen went up in flames.

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Commuters facing delays due to broken-down train

Rail passengers are facing delays on the train network this morning.

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School-run queues as injuries reported after crash

Parents faced rush-hour delays after a crash outside a school.

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49-home estate among district’s latest planning bids

A long-awaited housing project in a Kent village has taken a major step forward after developers unveiled detailed plans for 49 new homes.

KentOnline News

‘I’m worried about selling my home - these storage units are such an eyesore’

A frustrated resident says his cul-de-sac is being blighted by an “eyesore” construction compound after storage units were erected opposite his home.

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‘Turning historic pub into housing would cause long-lasting harm to village’

Plans to turn a historic village pub into a house have been met with dozens of objections – despite it being closed for almost two years.

Medway News

KentOnline finds vape shops flouting law over disposal scheme

Many vapes stores are failing to operate safe disposal schemess, despite growing fears over the batteries causing fires at waste depots.

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142-year-old brass band in search for new home after shock venue closure

A historic brass band that draws members from across Kent has been made homeless after the social club it met at suddenly shut.