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Woman dies after going in sea at Kent beach
27 August 2021Police have confirmed a woman in her 60s who was spotted in the sea died at a popular Kent beach.
What's on this bank holiday weekend
25 August 2021From country fairs and family festivals to live music, stage shows and plant hunting, there's lots going on across Kent this bank holiday weekend.
Daily record for asylum seeker crossings smashed
24 August 2021Another new record for the number of asylum seekers reaching Kent shores on small boats in a day has been made - with 828 making the journey.
Warning after 'car scam' caught on camera
23 August 2021An investigation has been launched after a car was allegedly interfered with in order to lower its price.
Waste centre booking system could stay
20 August 2021As a consultation launches on an appointment system for using recycling sites, a council pledges any measures won't be strict like in lockdown.
A&E upgrade revealed as patient numbers soar
20 August 2021A major A&E department at a Kent hospital is set to be upgraded as staff are struggling to cope with surging demand.
Refugees in Kent 'terrified' of being returned to Afghanistan
19 August 2021A charity which works with young asylum seekers says many refugees who have fled the Taliban are still living in fear of being sent back home.
Hit BBC drama Back to Life returns this month
18 August 2021Popular comedy drama Back to Life, which is set in Kent, will return this month with its second series.
Epic pictures from Kent nightclubs in the 1990s
14 August 2021From Amadeus to Atomics, the glory days of clubbing across the county have been captured on camera.
Plans to house 8,000 asylum seekers
13 August 2021The Home Office wants to provide temporary accommodation for those arriving in small boats across the Channel, ending the use of hotels.
Appeal after ring and tablet stolen in break-in
13 August 2021Police are investigating after a ring and a tablet were stolen in a break-in.
Probe launched as asylum seeker dies at sea
13 August 2021A criminal investigation has been launched after a man died after a boat carrying him and 36 others sank in the Channel.
Rescued asylum seeker dies
12 August 2021One person flown to hospital after being rescued from a sinking vessel has died.
'Unforeseen delays' push back start of dreaded roadworks
12 August 2021Work to replace one of a town's busiest roundabouts with traffic lights has been pushed back due to "unforeseen delays".
Pupils discover GCSE results
12 August 2021Pupils at schools across the county are discovering their grades today after another year which saw exams cancelled because of the pandemic.
'Home Guard' asylum seeker tweet mocked by Dad's Army fans
11 August 2021A councillor who suggested a 'Home Guard' should be used to deal with asylum seekers landing in Kent has spoken out after a barrage of criticism.
Fire breaks out in house after electrical fault
11 August 2021People are being urged to never charge electricals during the night in the wake of a house fire.
Students discover A-level results
10 August 2021Pupils at schools across the county are discovering their grades today after another year which saw exams cancelled because of the pandemic.
Weather warning for thunderstorms across parts of Kent
09 August 2021A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been put in place across parts of Kent.
Kent castle put up for sale at £11m
08 August 2021A Grade I-listed castle - said to have once hosted Mick Jagger - has been put on the market.
