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• Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards

  11-03-2026 08:23 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
  
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• Missing girl, 15, safely located

  11-03-2026 08:20 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed a teenager reported missing from a town has been safely located.
  
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• Uni flats earmarked for HMO after ‘significant’ drop in students leaving home

  11-03-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A student accommodation block could become a 63-bed house of multiple occupation due to the falling numbers of students moving out.
  
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• Search to find missing girl, 15

  10-03-2026 14:48 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to locate a teenager reported missing from a town.
  
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• Thousands of firms eye part in one of Kent’s most important infrastructure projects

  10-03-2026 14:01 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Businesses have been given a helping hand to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing as early works on the major road and tunnel gets underway.
  
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• "I nearly died from sepsis - now I'm a nurse helping others"

  10-03-2026 13:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A mum-of-two says that nearly dying after being diagnosed with a rare condition inspired her to become a nurse.
  
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• BMW driver lied and said girlfriend was behind the wheel at time of fatal crash

  10-03-2026 10:03 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A​ man who with his partner lied to police about driving his car at the time of a double fatal smash has been remanded in custody.
  
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• Concerns intensify for woman, 34, missing for more than a week

  09-03-2026 21:52 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Officers say they are growing concerned for the welfare of a missing woman last seen nine days ago.
  
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• Signalling fault sparks train cancellations for commuters

  09-03-2026 18:50 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Train services are being cancelled this evening after a signalling fault.
  
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• Person dies after emergency services called to railway station

  09-03-2026 17:46 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A person has died after being hit by a train, with no services running while emergency services dealt with the incident.
  
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• Plans afoot for £4m Active Travel bridge over River Medway near Maidstone - Highways News

  09-03-2026 13:23 via news.google.com
  Plans afoot for £4m Active Travel bridge over River Medway near Maidstone  Highways News
  
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• New £770k digital bus information screens to be rolled out - Kent Online

  09-03-2026 13:11 via news.google.com
  New £770k digital bus information screens to be rolled out  Kent Online
  
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• New £770k digital bus information screens to be rolled out

  09-03-2026 13:11 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Buses in one area of the county are set to get a major upgrade with new real-time information screens at key stops.
  
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• Visitors salvage bonus points - Kent Online

  09-03-2026 10:56 via news.google.com
  Visitors salvage bonus points  Kent Online
  
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• ‘We don’t have the infrastructure to support 50 new homes’

  09-03-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of villagers are in uproar after plans were revealed to build up to 50 homes on farmland.
  
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• WATCH: Rehabilitated owl released back into the wild in Medway - WHDH

  09-03-2026 00:10 via news.google.com
  WATCH: Rehabilitated owl released back into the wild in Medway  WHDH
  
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• Trains disrupted due to incident on railway line

  08-03-2026 19:51 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Trains were stopped between two stations and passengers are still facing disruption after emergency services dealt with reports of a trespasser.
  
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• Trains stopped due to incident on railway line

  08-03-2026 18:21 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Trains have been stopped between two Kent railway stations as emergency services deal with reports of a trespasser.
  
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• Man slapped and punched in back of car over £200 ‘scam’

  08-03-2026 15:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A man who launched a revenge attack after claiming his father had been scammed has been ordered to pay his victim £1,000 in compensation.
  
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• Woman found dead near multi-storey car park

  08-03-2026 14:22 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed a woman was found dead near a town centre car park.
  
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• ‘Bring a book, share a book’: Scheme grows to 200,000 little free libraries worldwide

  08-03-2026 11:13 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Little libraries are popping up across the county as residents share free books with neighbours.
  
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• Two patients injected in the wrong eye and three incorrect tooth extractions at Kent hospitals

  08-03-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Data has revealed two hospital trusts in Kent recorded 20 incidents of surgery on the wrong patient or body part in the past five years.
  
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• Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent

  08-03-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
  
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• Drivers hit by delays on M2 after crash

  07-03-2026 19:47 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced delays on the M2 following a crash.
  
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• Drivers faced delays on M2 after accident

  07-03-2026 19:34 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced delays on the M2 following a crash.
  
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• Drivers facing delays on M2 after accident

  07-03-2026 19:22 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Drivers are facing delays on the M2 following a crash.
  
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• Forensics officers spotted outside property as investigation begins

  07-03-2026 16:39 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating a suspected break-in at a property on a busy route near a town centre.
  
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• MEDWAY: Arthur Placido - Franklin Observer

  07-03-2026 10:40 via news.google.com
  MEDWAY: Arthur Placido  Franklin Observer
  
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• The Kent road which has seen almost £1m raised in traffic fines

  07-03-2026 10:21 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
  
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• The Kent roads making the most money from motorists

  07-03-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
  
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• 760-home plan that would see village double in size backed by planners - Kent Online

  07-03-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  760-home plan that would see village double in size backed by planners  Kent Online
  
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• 760-home plan that would see village double in size backed by planners

  07-03-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A proposed housing development that would see a village double in size has been recommended for approval by council officers.
  
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• Medway girls basketball reaches Final Four for second time in 3 years - MetroWest Daily News

  07-03-2026 03:43 via news.google.com
  Medway girls basketball reaches Final Four for second time in 3 years  MetroWest Daily News
  
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• VIDEO: Highlights of Medway girls basketball's playoff win over Cathedral - MetroWest Daily News

  07-03-2026 03:31 via news.google.com
  VIDEO: Highlights of Medway girls basketball's playoff win over Cathedral  MetroWest Daily News
  
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• Medway girls basketball advances to Final Four with win over Cathedral - MetroWest Daily News

  07-03-2026 01:36 via news.google.com
  Medway girls basketball advances to Final Four with win over Cathedral  MetroWest Daily News
  
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• Teen faces weapons charges after disturbance at Medway high school - London Free Press

  07-03-2026 00:08 via news.google.com
  Teen faces weapons charges after disturbance at Medway high school  London Free Press
  
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• ‘We could hear loud booms similar to thunder, but they can be felt as well as heard’

  06-03-2026 17:15 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A family travelling home from Australia have spent nearly a week sheltering in a hotel in Doha while explosions echo overhead and debris falls nearby.
  
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• ‘We could hear loud booms similar to thunder, but they can be felt as well as heard.’

  06-03-2026 17:09 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A family travelling home from Australia have spent nearly a week sheltering in a hotel in Doha while explosions echo overhead and debris falls nearby.
  
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• Dozens of community champions named Pride in Medway finalists - Kent Online

  06-03-2026 16:40 via news.google.com
  Dozens of community champions named Pride in Medway finalists  Kent Online
  
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• Dozens of community champions named Pride in Medway finalists

  06-03-2026 16:40 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  People who go the extra mile to help others in their communities have been named as finalists in this year’s Pride in Medway Awards.
  
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• ‘He’s in pain, seldom leaves his room and blames us for allowing it to happen’

  06-03-2026 13:57 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A mum whose son has been left in constant pain after operations by a rogue surgeon has spoken of the devastating impact it’s had on the whole family.
  
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• Celebrating our international colleagues - Marisse Dimla’s journey to Medway - Medway NHS

  06-03-2026 13:55 via news.google.com
  Celebrating our international colleagues - Marisse Dimla’s journey to Medway  Medway NHS
  
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• Celebrating our international colleagues - Marisse Dimla’s journey to Medway - Medway Maritime Hospital

  06-03-2026 13:55 via news.google.com
  Celebrating our international colleagues - Marisse Dimla’s journey to Medway  Medway Maritime Hospital
  
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• Plans to spend £4m on bridge for cyclists over River Medway - Kent Online

  06-03-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  Plans to spend £4m on bridge for cyclists over River Medway  Kent Online
  
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• Crucial by-election news plus how the crisis in the Middle East could affect county - Kent Online

  06-03-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  Crucial by-election news plus how the crisis in the Middle East could affect county  Kent Online
  
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• South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears

  05-03-2026 16:41 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  South East Water bosses attempted to block the publication of a damning report, fearing "a doom spiral" to its finances and confidence with investors.
  
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• Throwback event to mark 15 years since closure of Kent’s biggest nightclub

  05-03-2026 16:31 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  One of Kent’s most famous former nightspots will be honoured with a special club night marking 15 years since its closure.
  
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• Plans submitted for 450 homes at former army barracks

  05-03-2026 15:53 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  An application to redevelop a former army barracks into a 450-home housing estate has been submitted.
  
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• Man left with hand injury after ‘altercation’ with woman

  05-03-2026 15:05 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A man suffered a hand injury during an alleged altercation with a woman and police have asked for witnesses to come forward.
  
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• ‘Repairs to pothole-ridden road are woefully inadequate’ - Kent Online

  05-03-2026 14:15 via news.google.com
  ‘Repairs to pothole-ridden road are woefully inadequate’  Kent Online
  
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