Lowri Chant

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Happy election day! Looking forward to being part of @Kent_Online’s most comprehensive coverage ever tonight. Here’s what we’ve got planned 👇 kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news…

A heartbreaking but very moving read

Love this feature on the @libertines legendary reunion gig at Tap n Tin 20 years ago. Carl Barat: 'I fell over wasted doing a conga line on Chatham High Street and got stitches on my chin' kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/th…

"Every bit the hidden gem, the secluded spot is surrounded by scenic countryside..." buff.ly/46eLGJG

Oh, of course. A peacock.

Woke up to this shadowy figure lurking at my front door this morning

Great to see one of my favourite bands, and right on my doorstep

News editor @jackydys is sadly packing up his box of awards and moving on later this month, so there are some big boots to fill at one of the UK's most successful news websites, @Kent_Online. More details here...kentjobs.co.uk/jobs/news-edit… RTs welcome. #journojobs

Took my son for a bit of culture at the @marlowetheatre #heyduggee kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/…

@danbamhiggins @Kent_Online Thanks!

@LowriChant @Kent_Online Absolutely

You can’t get them to sort out any fly tipping but hilariously sad that the instant reaction to a new Banksy in Margate by @ThanetCouncil is to remove it!

@danbamhiggins Hi Dan. Unbelievable! Please can we use your photos on @Kent_Online with a credit?

Before and after #banksy

@Se_Railway What was the obstruction?

⚠️ ONGOING: Engineering staff are on site and are working to fix the damage to the train at #Bearsted. Services from Ashford to London via Maidstone East are being diverted via Paddock Wood while they work to move the train clear of the line.

⚠️NEW: Due to an obstruction on the track at #Bearsted, trains are currently unable to run from Ashford towards Maidstone East. Response staff are on their way to the area, more information to follow.

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The Queen had a special connection with our county, spanning decades. bit.ly/3qmSt0H

Paging @WeWantPlates bit.ly/3AIrQJM

@MarinaOLoughlin Yeesh! Please can we use this pic on KentOnline?

seagull has croaked on our roof unleashing a plague of bluebottles and found THIS on our clean laundry if you want to know how the whole seaside idyll is going

@kentpolice_CSI @KentPoliceThan @kent_police Are the two suspects still in custody?

Two people have been arrested by officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate following the murder of a woman in #Margate. Find out more - kent.police.uk/news/kent/late…

@trishcasey_ @KentishGazette Thank you.

@KentishGazette @LowriChant You wrote a well researched and respectful article on Julia. Well done x

Who is Callum Wheeler? From 'complete and utter loner' to cold-blooded murderer bit.ly/3lxAZwx