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‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses
22 November 2023Multiple road closures are blighting a Kent village – costing businesses thousands of pounds in lost trade and leaving residents angry and frustrated.
Your bumper guide to Kent’s best pantos
22 November 2023Boo and hiss the baddies and dance with a darling dame - that’s right, it’s panto season in Kent. Here’s everything you need to know.
Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family
21 November 2023Devastated friends and family of a dad who died while working on a new-build estate say he fell into an open manhole at the construction site.
Guide ranks Kent’s best venues for incredible food and a cosy overnight stay
20 November 2023Four Kent venues have been named in a list of the country's best places to enjoy tasty food alongside a great night’s sleep.
Dramatic footage shows officers storm small boat smuggler’s home
20 November 2023This is the dramatic moment officers smashed through the door and stormed the home of a small boat people smuggler.
Spread Christmas cheer with Kent’s festive family days out
20 November 2023From gingerbread decorating to film screenings and ice skating, there’s lots to keep everyone happy this Christmas. Here’s our top picks.
Residents' last-ditch attempt to stop pub being turned into house
19 November 2023Residents formed a group to try and ‘save’ a pub from being transformed into a family home.
First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre
19 November 2023An eye-catching new image shows how part of a town could be transformed with a new culture and education hub.
£500k revamp for pub saved from closure
18 November 2023New owners who saved a historic pub from closure have reopened the venue after spending thousands of pounds to bring it back to life.
‘I thought stomach pains were gas after a pizza – but then I gave birth’
17 November 2023A mum who thought she was unable to conceive naturally was stunned after giving birth without knowing she was pregnant.
Free parking in town centres this Christmas
17 November 2023A number of councils across Kent are offering free parking during the Christmas period to encourage residents to shop locally.
Kent singer, 82, features in megastar Drake’s new rap-hit
16 November 2023An 82-year-old jazz singer from Kent has been sampled by Canadian megastar Drake, despite having never heard of him before.
‘Our funny, loving, goofy daughter will never be forgotten’
16 November 2023The parents of a “kind and generous” teenager have told how her seizures led to a heartbreaking diagnosis that changed their lives forever.
Storm damage leaves pier partially shut
15 November 2023Part of a Kent pier remains closed off almost two weeks after being damaged by Storm Ciarán.
Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site
14 November 2023Hundreds of Pfizer staff in Kent have today been officially informed their jobs are at risk.
Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap
12 November 2023Plans to redevelop a popular leisure centre are set to still go ahead despite a near £9 million deficit for the project.
'I found out who my father was when I was 99'
12 November 2023A daredevil great-grandmother only discovered her father’s identity when she was 99 years old despite the pair living in neighbouring towns.
Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights
10 November 2023A pitch-black footpath where street lights are constantly broken by vandals has become a no-go zone, say anxious residents.
Council to offer free parking throughout December
09 November 2023Christmas shoppers in Deal, Dover and Sandwich will be able to park for free at certain times in a bid to boost festive trade.
Free rainy day ideas that won’t break the bank
09 November 2023Money’s tight at this time of year, but we’ve got some great family days out that can keep you and the kids happy on a budget.
