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Weather warning for heavy rain in Kent

Weather warning for heavy rain in Kent

12 June 2016

Forecasters say there is a chance of localised flooding as Kent could be hit by heavy downpours over the next two days.

Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

10 June 2016

As part of her 90th birthday celebrations, the Queen's honours list has been announced - and there is plenty to celebrate across the county.

Pulling the strings

Pulling the strings

07 June 2016

A Kent musician just wanted fun when he founded a ukulele group 31 years ago. Now the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is in demand across the world

The £10 sarnie: it better be good

The £10 sarnie: it better be good

05 June 2016

A tenner for a sarnie? That’s the price for what must rank as Medway’s dearest sandwich. Is it worth it? Jenni Horn got stuck in.

Poking fun at Game of Thrones: it's Graeme of Thrones

Poking fun at Game of Thrones: it's Graeme of Thrones

01 June 2016

Beheadings, grisly deaths and missing dragons, Graeme of Thrones promises to be a must for all Game of Thrones fans.

Bonnets, top hats and a Dickens of time

Bonnets, top hats and a Dickens of time

31 May 2016

Medway comes out to celebrate one of its favourite sons this weekend at the 38th Rochester Dickens Festival. Here’s what to look out for.

A life on the ocean wave

A life on the ocean wave

25 May 2016

A new permanent exhibition at Chatham's Historic Dockyard, featuring part of a historic ship, goes on show to the public this weekend.

Band of brothers are still on the march

Band of brothers are still on the march

17 May 2016

Singing twins The Proclaimers released their first album back in 1987, but are still going strong. This week they play the first of four Kent dates.

Go with the flow with river trips across Kent

Go with the flow with river trips across Kent

15 May 2016

See the county from a different vantage point by taking a river trip: here's eight of the best.

All the county's a stage

All the county's a stage

11 May 2016

From Call the Midwife tours to TV dramas, almost 300 sites across Kent have been featured in films from dramas to blockbusters.

Shoe store opens its doors

Shoe store opens its doors

28 April 2016

Deichmann shoes has opened a store in Chatham, where WHSmith used to be, creating 12 jobs.

Three days of fun and lots of Va-Va-Broom

Three days of fun and lots of Va-Va-Broom

26 April 2016

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend – with bells on. Here’s what’s on offer at the annual Sweeps Festival in Rochester.

Festivals to get stuck into

Festivals to get stuck into

19 April 2016

From famous authors to actors, Kent has a literary line-up in 2016 to get stuck into.

Let's dance the Strictly way

Let's dance the Strictly way

17 April 2016

He's Strictly's most successful professional so far: Pasha Kovalev brings his stage show with dance partner Anya to three Kent venues.

Police arrest two and seize imitation firearm

Police arrest two and seize imitation firearm

09 April 2016

A pair in their 20s have been arrested after a string of alleged offences around Kent.

Full steam ahead for the bank holiday weekend

Full steam ahead for the bank holiday weekend

21 March 2016

Feel the steam, hear the music, meet the midwives – the annual Festival of Steam and Transport at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard has fun for everyone.

Raiders strike at village store

Raiders strike at village store

21 March 2016

Burglars smashed their way through a store's front door to steal money, alcohol and cigarettes.

Accountancy merger revealed

Accountancy merger revealed

16 March 2016

A chartered accountant firm is to merge with a rival to create one of the largest financial advisory firms in the South East.

Sounding just like Whitney

Sounding just like Whitney

15 March 2016

I’m Every Woman, One Moment In Time and My Love Is Your Love are just three of the powerhouse hits packed into the new tribute show to Whitney Houston

Easter events across Kent

Easter events across Kent

13 March 2016

From egg hunts to discovering dinosaurs and crafts to exploring, your guide to what to do over the Easter holidays across Kent.

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