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‘The pub had about as much kerb appeal as roadkill’
28 July 2023Secret Drinker finds it’s what’s on the inside that matters as he visits a pub desperate for the support of its locals.
‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed
27 July 2023A bid for £460 million to be spent on a new Kent hospital or much-need upgrades to existing sites has been snubbed by the government.
Flats and shops plan approved – but ‘where will residents park’?
23 July 2023Plans for five new town centre shops and 17 flats have been approved, despite concerns over a lack of parking spaces.
BMW ‘drifter’ gains support with petition for dedicated Kent track
23 July 2023A ‘drifting’ enthusiast whose car was seized after being caught on public roads is calling for a dedicated Kent track for fellow fans to practice.
When our beaches rocked to Radio 1’s legendary roadshows
23 July 2023Did you attend Radio 1’s summer roadshows when they headed into the county? On their 50th anniversary, we speak to the man behind them.
The best way to spend a day at Kent’s top beach destinations
22 July 2023Plan the perfect day trip with picturesque beaches, fun family activities and the best spots to eat and drink on the Kent coast.
‘Please don’t ruin our lovely village with more homes’
21 July 2023A council has approved plans to build 37 homes on empty land, despite pleas from residents, who fear their village is morphing into a town.
The 46 Kent parks given prestigious status
18 July 2023Some of the county’s best parks and green spaces have been revealed, as they are awarded Green Flag status.
£10k raised in honour of ‘real life superhero’ Raffy, 3
17 July 2023Almost £10,000 has been raised in honour of a three-year-old boy described as a “real life superhero”.
Plans for luxury spa hotel at country park rejected
14 July 2023A multimillion-pound 120-bed hotel and spa, destined for a country park, has been rejected over environmental concerns.
‘He was a great friend to many people in this chamber’
14 July 2023Tributes have been paid to the county’s former education chief, Leyland Ridings, who has died aged 85.
'I’ve lost my licence three times - but I won't stop drifting on Kent's roads!'
14 July 2023A driver seen “power-sliding” his BMW around a roundabout before police seized the car insists he won’t give up “drifting” on public roads.
Michael Stone's family 'devastated' after prison release bid quashed
13 July 2023Sister Barbara Stone said she has been on the phone eight times today, speaking with the “very disappointed” inmate.
Job losses and rise in fly-tipping among tip closure fears
12 July 2023Residents have reacted with confusion and anger after their tip was added to a ‘at risk’ list as the council scrambles to save cash.
Pier artwork ‘left languishing for years’ set to return
11 July 2023A distinctive piece of artwork left "languishing" in storage for years is set to return to a Kent pier.
Ramble around the Kent coast with week-long walking festival
11 July 2023The White Cliffs Walking Week includes routes through some of Kent’s most beautiful landmarks, country parks and coastal destinations.
‘Where will people buying town centre homes park?’
09 July 2023Furious residents have questioned where people buying new homes will leave their cars following the unveiling of yet another scheme without parking.
Bikers turn out to help teen arrive at prom in style
05 July 2023A schoolboy arrived at his prom flanked by nine motorbike outriders, after a kind neighbour offered to step in.
Colourful floats and fancy dress costumes: Kent’s carnival season
03 July 2023Whether you want to watch a seaside procession or wave to your local carnival queens, Kent has plenty of parades taking place this summer.
Woman saved from going over rails at pier
29 June 2023Eagled-eyed CCTV operators helped save a woman from falling from a pier, as well as finding a missing man with dementia.
