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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in his 60s in Deal.

Police were called to reports of an attack at a property in Pilots Avenue yesterday morning, and arrested a 59-year-old local man.

Also in today's episode, figures have revealed which schools in Kent are the most oversubscribed.

Dartford Grammar is top of the list, but there are also a number of non-selective schools facing high demand.

£42 million has been spent on expanding a flood storage area in Kent as part of efforts to deal with the effects of climate change.

More than 2,000 homes and businesses now have better protection thanks to the project in Leigh near Tonbridge.

Residents in Folkestone who had to flee after a huge fire at the Grand Burstin hotel say they feel 'forgotten'.

Some guests still haven't received compensation, with many saying they are shocked at the lack of information they have been given.

A support group has re-launched in Ashford for young women and girls with ADHD.

There is often a stigma around the condition, which can cause some people to struggle at school.

And in football, Tom Eaves has completed a move back to Gillingham after seven years away.

The striker is being brought in to boost attacking options following a series of injuries in the squad.

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A Kent dad who survived a cardiac arrest after being brought back to life on a football pitch is urging people to have the confidence to use a defibrillator.

Kevin Smith was playing for his local team in a match at Chatham Town's stadium when he collapsed in March, and he's speaking out now to highlight the importance of learning CPR.

Also in today's episode, pressure on A&E services has led to a critical incident being declared at the William Harvey hospital in Ashford.

Beds are currently full, and bosses are urging us not to attend unless we have a life-threatening injury or illness.

A new therapeutic garden space has opened in the grounds of Rochester Cathedral.

Charities and community groups will be able to use the area to host activities, as well as growing plants and vegetables.

And, hear from staff at an historic Kent estate which was used as a filming location for the new Sense and Sensibility movie.

Stars including Daisy Edgar-Jones and Fiona Shaw are among those involved in the Jane Austen adaptation.

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It's been revealed the vast majority of councils in Kent are falling short of their housebuilding targets.

Numbers are set by the government to help keep up with population growth.

A driver has died after their black Volkswagen Polo left the M20 carriageway and went down an embankment

It happened between Junctions 8 and 9 near Leeds Castle and Ashford early yesterday morning.

A Kent man who dedicated his life to helping others has continued his legacy after death by donating his organs.

Jamie Curtis, a much-loved railway worker at Dover Priory station, died at 50 following a tragic accident.

A husband and wife have avoided prison after assaulting a property developer and his elderly father in a long-running land dispute in Cliffsend, near Ramsgate.

Wayne Clayton attacked Steven Mayhew with a rock in a sock, while Saffron Clayton punched 73-year-old Chris Mayhew as he tried to help his son.

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An Ashford builder who caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a home he was working on has appeared in court.

James Fuller took roof tiles off the property in Chilham and smashed windows after the owners ended his restoration contract.

Also in today's episode, flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal crash on the A2 near Faversham.

A motorcyclist died in a collision with a car in Teynham on Friday night and an 18-year-old man was arrested.

A new Same-Day Emergency Care unit is opening to patients today at the QEQM Hospital in Margate.

It will be aiming to treat around 100 people a day for non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, taking pressure off A&E.

Tributes are being paid to a former NHS worker from Maidstone who raised thousands of pounds for research into a rare cancer.

Georgie Copeman found out she had Sarcoma in April last year, after noticing a lump in her stomach.

In cricket, Kent's head coach Adam Hollioake has praised his players for a "remarkable" turnaround this season.

They have been promoted to division one of the county championship after their final game over the weekend.

And in football, the Gillingham manager has been reacting to their 3-0 defeat at York City.

There are more injury worries for the Gills after Saturday's game.

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A Maidstone mum has received £50,000 compensation from her hairdresser after suffering chemical burns to her scalp.

The primary school teacher was treated at The Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, requiring an emergency skin graft.

Residents who were forced to leave their homes following the fire at the Grand Burstin in Folkestone have now been reunited with pets they had to leave behind...

Flats near the hotel were evacuated following the blaze last weekend, as it was feared the building could collapse.

A Kent teenager who spent years in agony with a rare knee condition is preparing to abseil 160 feet down a hospital after life-changing surgery.

Lacey Ward from Dover is taking on the challenge to raise money for the Evelina London Children’s Hospital and thank the staff who transformed her life.

Gillingham are likely to face their toughest game of the season so far this weekend.

They're travelling to take on York City after winning their last three league two matches.

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Firefighters have been called back to the Grand Burstin hotel in Folkestone - four days after a huge blaze.

Smoke was seen coming from the site on the seafront earlier this morning.

A stablehand from Borough Green has avoided prison after a dog in her care launched an attack on a horse welfare officer.

Rachel Stannard was handed a suspended nine-month sentence.

Residents in part of Kent have criticised plans to introduce parking charges at a medical site.

Bosses want install ANPR cameras at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital in a bid to tackle congestion.

A new Same Day Emergency Care unit is going to open next week to patients at the QEQM Hospital in Margate.

It aims to reduce corridor care and unnecessary admissions by treating over 100 people a day without overnight stays.

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth reacts to their loss in their opening EFL Trophy match.

They were beaten 4-1 by Cambridge United at Priestfield last night.

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The family of a former teacher has said she would not have taken her own life if seen by a psychiatrist and given medication for her psychosis.

Carolyn Groom went missing from her home in Earl Road, Northfleet in April 2025.

Two arrests have been made after hundreds of people were evacuated following a fire at a hotel in Folkestone.

There was a huge emergency response following the blaze at  the Grand Burstin in the early hours of Saturday.

Police say they've had success with an operation to crack down on antisocial behaviour in coastal towns in east Kent this summer...

More than 350 potential troublemakers have been moved on from areas including Herne Bay, Whitstable, Margate and Broadstairs.

Scientists say they've discovered why a strain of meningitis B that spread in Kent earlier this year was so dangerous...

Research has found the infection had picked up small pieces of DNA from bacteria in people's throats - which helped it bypass the immune system.

Southern Water's been fined 2-point-4 million pounds after admitting environmental offences in Kent...

Untreated sewage, diesel and waste was released into waterways around Whitstable and Faversham between 2019 and 2021.

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Families from Kent want changes to the secondary schools admissions process, after missing out on places at their four closest secondary schools.

Year six pupils living around Maidstone say they have been allocated schools much further from home despite lodging local preferences.

We look at the impact of the huge hotel fire at the Grand Burstin in Folkestone over the weekend.

The blaze is thought to have been started deliberately.

More than 100 residents, including some celebrities, joined a major demonstration calling for the water industry to be returned to public ownership in Sheppey.

Southern Water says they're committed to reducing storm overflows and are using AI and other solutions to improve the network.

Gillingham made it three wins in a row following a victory over Bristol Rovers at the weekend.

The result leaves them fourth in the league two table, we hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth.

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The family of a woman found dead at a hotel near Gravesend say they still have unanswered questions.

Karen West was discovered at the Inn on the Lake in Shorne last December.

The 49 year-old from Essex had booked a stay with her partner to celebrate their anniversary - a coroner's concluded her death was drug-related.

Also in today's podcast, more than a dozen businesses in Maidstone have been closed down or evicted during a police operation to crack down on organised crime.

Nine people have also been arrested over the past six months. Cigarettes, cocaine, cannabis and other drug paraphernalia have been seized.

Celebrities including Danny Dyer will be taking part in a water quality protest in Kent this weekend.

He'll be joined by his daughter Dani and singer Becky Hill for an event in Leysdown.

It's been organised by SOS Whitstable, hear from the campaign group.

Gravesend is going to be turned orange tonight as hundreds of people take to the streets for a twilight walk to raise money for a hospice.

ellenor supports people with life limiting illnesses at the hospice but also in the community.

And in sport, Gillingham will be hoping to make it three wins in a row in league two this weekend.

Bristol Rovers are the visitors to Priestfield follows the Gills' victories against Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers.

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The KentOnline Podcast has been hearing from the team who're off the coast of Sheppey removing the masts from a famous bomb ship.

The SS Richard Montgomery sank during World War Two with 14-hundred tonnes of explosives on board.

Three masts have been sticking out of the water ever since - but they're now being removed for safety reasons.

Also in today's podcast, a teenage boy who admitted adding a chip wrapper to a fire that caused millions of pounds worth of damage to a former Debenhams in Canterbury has avoided being locked up.

He was a among a group who'd gone into the derelict department store before flames ripped through the building in December 2024.

Business and political leaders are going to be in Kent today for major talks following a pause of plans to shake-up local government in Kent.

We told you last week how the idea of scrapping the county's 14 local authorities and replacing them with four unitary ones was being put on hold.

Reps from the Bank of England and the leader of Medway Council will be at a summit at the University of Kent in Canterbury.

And in sport, Kent were on the verge of victory heading into day three of their county championship match against Lancashire.

They limited the visitors to 192 in their second innings at Canterbury.

Kent were due to resume on 84 for 2 - and only need another 56 runs to win.

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