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‘Pure greed’: Families’ fury at club’s new £900-a-year youth football charge
Parents have accused a football club of “pure greed” after it revealed its new academy for youth players would cost families £900 a year.
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Fire-ravaged pub earmarked for flats hits market for almost £1m
A nearly 200-year-old pub, which was gutted by a suspicious fire, has been put up on the market for almost £1million.
Knifeman who stabbed soldier handed life sentence
A schizophrenic man will be detained in a psychiatric hospital after carying out a “deliberate and targeted” attack on a soldier.
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Family of vulnerable victim who died when punched see killer jailed for 10 years
The killer of a "frail and vulnerable" man who died after being attacked twice within 48 hours has been jailed for 10 years.
Council returns £125k as decade-long battle for bridge hits stalemate
A long-running battle to restore a historic town’s swing bridge has reached an impasse, with funds raised for repairs now returned to donors.
‘Why we’re selling iconic clifftop mansion for £1.7m’
The owner of a cliff-top mansion has spoken of his journey growing to love his iconic home as the property hits the market for £1.7m.
Promenade closed due to safety issues
A promenade has been closed due to safety issues.
Strawberries covered in 'thick mould' and dirty fridges at one-star-rated restaurant
A town centre Nepalese restaurant and takeaway has been given a poor hygiene score after inspectors found dirt, debris and mould.
'This will kill our trade': Backlash as charges introduced at once free village car park
A rundown village car park has undergone a dramatic transformation in just two weeks but new charges have angered residents and businesses.
Man in 60s dies after large emergency response at petrol station
A man in his 60s has died after emergency services were called to Shell petrol station.
Beloved family pet put down despite heroic actions of bus driver who stopped dog attack
A beloved family dog had to be put to sleep despite the heroic efforts of a man who intervened to stop a violent off-lead dog.
‘She changed a lot of people’s lives without realising it’
A “social butterfly” hairdresser who styled the hair of royalty and quietly changed lives has died at the age of 71.
‘Time is a healer, but I’m not sure we will fully bounce back from this…’
Ahead of the sentencing of psychopathic knifeman Anthony Esan today, KentOnline spoke to Lt Col Mark Teeton and his wife Eileen about the attack.
‘It is not about shouting the loudest; it is about helping the most’
In his latest column, MP Mike Tapp promises to serve his constituents with “hard work and honesty” after being inspired by his parents.
Kent beach among 13 sites considered for bathing water status
A Kent beach is one of only 13 areas in England being considered for special protection against pollution.
Kent Police settles £20m legal tussle over cancelled station contract
The county’s police force could be facing a hefty bill to settle an action out of court over alleged defects to one of its buildings.
Five unmissable authors coming to town’s star-studded literary festival
The jam-packed book festival boasts several big names, including Bob Geldof, Trevor McDonald, Ian McEwan, Jenny Eclair and more.
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County Council
The Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks.
Rail line to shut for nine days for major engineering upgrades
Passengers are being warned to prepare for the closure of a rail line for more than a week for engineering works.
Growing concerns as dog mess found inside major retail store
Customers at a busy retail store have raised concerns after repeatedly spotting dog mess on the shop floor.