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Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89
28 November 2023An inspirational nurse who founded a charity dedicated to caring for terminally ill patients has died aged 89.
Hotel guest’s horror at finding mould in shampoo dispenser
27 November 2023A hotel guest has expressed his disgust after finding “furry” mould in a shampoo dispenser.
Kent animal park slashes opening hours
27 November 2023Bosses at an animal park have cut the site’s opening hours to just three days a week over the next four months.
‘The backlash has been brutal – but I still believe it will be a glorious success’
27 November 2023Exclusive: Sir Roger De Haan has faced “horrible” comments over his plans to transform a harbour – but remains determined to see his vision complete.
Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast
24 November 2023Those living near rivers and the coast are being warned to stay vigilant due to tonight's high tides.
Huge arts festival set for return – but a year later than planned
24 November 2023A prestigious outdoor contemporary art festival will return to Kent in 2025 after being delayed for a year.
Pedestrian seriously injured after crash on major road
24 November 2023A road has reopened after reports a car has hit a pedestrian and has left them with ‘serious injuries’.
Anger over plans to build wellness retreat ‘for millenials from London’
24 November 2023Plans to build a woodland retreat for “millennials from London” have been met with anger – as neighbours fear the loss of green space and “peace”.
Zoo boss shares adorable moment with gorilla
23 November 2023The owner of two wild animal parks has shared an adorable moment he shared with a gorilla at one of the reserves.
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.
Wife called husband ‘absolute idiot’ for stealing from The Range
21 November 2023A “stupid” thief told a court his wife had called him an “absolute idiot” after he returned from a shopping trip with stolen items.
Popular seafront walkway is closed for ‘four weeks’
20 November 2023A popular seafront walkway has been closed and will remain shut for “approximately four weeks” as it undergoes planned works.
Eight years for driver who smuggled drugs in fuel tank
20 November 2023A lorry driver caught smuggling cocaine worth an estimated £3m into the UK had hidden the drugs behind a hatch cut into his fuel tank.
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.
Domino’s to take over former town centre bank
18 November 2023Permission has been granted for a new Domino’s pizza to open in a closed bank, despite fear it will ‘not fit in with the surrounding area’.
Car park for luxury flats’ residents gets green light
18 November 2023Plans to transform a car park opposite a luxury block of flats have been approved, despite claims vehicles ‘do not need hiding’.
Chinese takeaway cleans up act after mould and blood stains discovered
18 November 2023A Chinese takeaway hit with a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors discovered mould and blood stains has turned itself around.
‘I saw how town could be transformed – and prioritise pedestrians’
18 November 2023Our reporter strapped on a VR headset and took flight over one Kent town to see how it could be redeveloped.
‘Why I’m selling my iconic cafe after almost 50 years in town’
18 November 2023The owner of a much-loved cafe has confirmed plans to sell up and retire – marking the end of a love affair lasting almost half a century.
