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Police seize £300k of ‘fake’ designer goods from warehouse

Three people have been arrested after a huge haul of suspected counterfeit items were recovered by police following a raid on a warehouse.

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Bluewater thief knocked Apple worker to the ground in £1.6k phone swipe

A robber who was captured on camera robbing an Apple store of a phone worth thousands of pounds has been jailed.

‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

To mark Dementia Action Week, KentOnline has visited a home care agency to see how it’s using virtual reality to help dementia sufferers.

The Children's Awards are back

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

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on tour for the first time in 10 years

The pair, who hosted BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show for 25 years, are reuniting on stage for the first time in a decade.

Body found in search for missing man, 66

A body has been found in the search for a man who was reported missing at the weekend.

Hotel, spa and wedding venue planned for golf club

Proposals have been unveiled to create Kent’s first health and wellbeing-focused leisure destination.

Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

Parents have shared “harrowing” stories to an inquiry into traumatic childbirth leading to calls for an overhaul of maternity and post-natal care.

Toddler swings smeared with dog poo

Vandals have removed safety bars and smeared dog poo on a set of swings.

Traffic delays near tunnel after crash

One tunnel of the M25 Dartford Crossing was closed after an accident.

‘People can’t wait six months for mental health support’

As the NHS struggles to cope with the country’s mental health crisis, we spoke to those who are finding alternative places to get support.

Pioneering tech to stop children fearing scans

A special scanner has been launched at a hospital to stop children worrying about having an MRI.

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Thousands of motorists who headed to Kent’s beaches to watch the Northern Lights last night were left disappointed - and stuck in traffic.

Cheers to a weekend of beer, wine and food festivals

Three festivals boasting craft beer, Kentish wines and street food are coming to Kent for one weekend.

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

In the concluding part of our in-depth look at the rollercoaster ride of our seaside towns, we look at how they staged the most unexpected revival.

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

Awestruck spectators were moved to tears after witnessing the stunning Northern Lights in the skies across Kent following a massive solar storm.

Kent’s most expensive car parks revealed as councils cash in

Almost every Kent council hiked parking charges in their latest budgets - but where will you pay the most to leave your car for an hour?

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.

Traffic released on M25 following serious crash

Part of the M25 was closed following a serious crash between a car and a motorbike.

Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

A car was reportedly stolen after a man, who had been standing next to his vehicle, was threatened with a knife and assaulted.

Motorcyclist dies following serious crash on A2

A man has died and another has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on the A2.

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Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

New owners have spent thousands of pounds renovating a town centre Nepalese and Indian restaurant.

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

A kebab takeaway boss says he is “over the moon” his shop has regained a five-star hygiene rating after inspectors found mould lacing its freezer.

‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

Council bosses claim a six-screen cinema can become the "epicentre of town" - despite residents saying the site is "often very empty".

New Tex-Mex restaurant opens two months after cafe shuts

A couple say they have opened a new Tex-Mex restaurant in the ‘perfect spot’, just two months after the previous cafe closed down.

‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

Secret Drinker has an afternoon to forget at a revamped town centre corner pub

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

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New urban woodland spaces to see 4,000 trees planted

Kent garden named one of the best in the world

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

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‘Hopefully, he’s full of them’

Head coach Matt Walker hopes Kent batsman Jack Leaning’s mammonth unbeaten century against Worcestershire can help kick-start his season.

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Police seize £300k of ‘fake’ designer goods from warehouse

Search our digital news archive

Bluewater thief knocked Apple worker to the ground in £1.6k phone swipe

‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

The Children's Awards are back

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on tour for the first time in 10 years

Body found in search for missing man, 66

Hotel, spa and wedding venue planned for golf club

Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

Toddler swings smeared with dog poo

Traffic delays near tunnel after crash

‘People can’t wait six months for mental health support’

Pioneering tech to stop children fearing scans

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Cheers to a weekend of beer, wine and food festivals

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

Kent’s most expensive car parks revealed as councils cash in

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

Traffic released on M25 following serious crash

Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

Motorcyclist dies following serious crash on A2

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Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

New Tex-Mex restaurant opens two months after cafe shuts

New Tex-Mex restaurant opens two months after cafe shuts

‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

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‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’

New urban woodland spaces to see 4,000 trees planted

Kent garden named one of the best in the world

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

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