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Huge blaze breaks out at top-floor flat as road sealed off by police
A huge fire has broken out at a top-floor flat, forcing police to seal off a road.
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Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI tool
A Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives.
Air Force One pictured flying over Kent as Trump heads to Turkey
The new Air Force One has been pictured flying over Kent this morning as US President Donald Trump heads to Turkey for a NATO summit.
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Heartbreak as woman, 46, dies and another fights for life after crash
Floral tributes have appeared at a roadside after a woman died and another has been left fighting for her life in hospital following a crash.
Brock returns as fears grow over ‘chaotic’ summer on Kent’s roads
A notorious contraflow system will be reinstated next week – amid fears of a “chaotic” summer for Kent’s roads.
Dog owners echo vets’ warning over increasing grass seed danger
Dog owners are being left with bills for hundreds of pounds amid a huge rise in cases of grass seeds getting lodged in their pets’ ears and skin.
The two Kent beaches ranked among UK's best
Two popular beauty spot beaches in Kent have been named among the best in the UK.
Emergency services called to clifftop promenade as path taped off
Part of a footpath beneath a clifftop promenade has been cordoned off amid a large emergency response.
Thief stole from Tesco, Asda and Boots soon after prison release
A thief who stole cosmetics, steaks and cheese from shops not long after being released from prison is back behind bars.
6 play areas across Folkestone and Hythe district set for major £670k facelift
The council is asking local children and parents to help design them
Marks & Spencer submits plans to return to Folkestone after 20 years
Marks & Spencer has submitted planning documents for a new Foodhall in Folkestone, marking a potential return to the Kent seaside town after a 20-year absence
‘We want to transform historic Kent landmark into a Barbican-by-the-Sea’
Ambitious plans to transform one of Kent's most iconic seafront buildings into a "Barbican-by-the-Sea" have been unveiled.
Folkestone Sports Centre takes major leap toward reopening after receiving £400k grant
It marks a milestone in the ongoing mission to restore the site into a thriving community hub
'Disgust' at graffiti calling for assassination of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Folkestone
The threatening message reads 'Assassinate Nigel Farage'
M&S could return to Kent town as plans lodged for huge empty unit
M&S could return to a Kent town after 20 years as bosses eye up a huge empty unit, KentOnline can reveal.
‘He touched countless lives and will be deeply missed’
A grandfather of 18 who dedicated almost half a century to serving the community has died at the age of 91.
Man arrested after woman in 20s found dead at home
A man has been arrested after a woman in her 20s was found dead at a home.
Hundreds of old landline phones dumped in Kent country lane
Fly-tippers have stepped way out of line by dumping hundreds of office phones down a country lane.
Man arrested after woman's body found at property in Dover
An investigation is ongoing
Four charged after 'serious assault' involving weapons in Headcorn
Three people were taken to hospital