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Survey reveals best and worst of town centre
21 May 2020The results of a public survey has revealed that more shops and better night time entertainment are needed to improve a Kent town.
The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks
21 May 2020Looking out over the county, Kent's man-made chalk landmarks have caught the eye for generations, but not everyone knows the history behind them.
Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar
20 May 2020Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.
Tributes paid to 'gentleman' farmer after cancer battle
20 May 2020Tributes have been paid to a well-known farmer and beloved family man who died after a four year battle with cancer.
Watch: dolphins frolic off Kent coast
18 May 2020A pod of dolphins has been filmed swimming and playing off the coast of Kent.
Council brings back parking restrictions
18 May 2020A district council has brought back parking restrictions in its area.
The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East
16 May 2020New figures published by the NHS reveal one area of Kent has the highest proportion of hospital admissions for obesity in the whole of the South East.
Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken
15 May 2020Members of a crime network have been jailed for more than 50 years, after being caught hiding hundreds of kilos of cocaine inside frozen poultry.
Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'
15 May 2020Changes could be made to the way a council committee meets and discusses key items, after its current set up was described as unsatisfactory.
Man fined £100 for throwing dog poo
14 May 2020A man has been hit with a £100 fine after being caught throwing a bag of dog poo.
New lockdown rules will be harder to police
14 May 2020Kent's police chief has spoken out about how the new lockdown rules - introduced this week - will be harder to enforce across the county.
Flowers left for man killed by lorry
11 May 2020A floral tribute has been left for a man who was killed after stepping out of his car and being hit by a lorry.
More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend
09 May 2020The number of people trying to cross the Channel in small boats over the past two days has been revealed, with yesterday being a record.
Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day
09 May 2020Incidents involving coastguard crews reached a peak for the lockdown period on VE Day, as dozens of people ignored the 'stay at home' warning.
The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak
07 May 2020Lockdown restrictions look set to be eased as new figures suggest an initial peak of the virus in Kent has passed.
Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets
06 May 2020A team dedicated to keeping the streets litter-free have noticed a rise in the number of discarded gloves and masks since the outbreak of Covid-19.
Hair today, gone tomorrow
06 May 2020A man is delighted after raising more than £1,200 for a charity which supports young refugees in Kent by shaving off his distinctive beard.
Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'
04 May 2020A planning application is seeking permission to restore a former theatre and tearoom, and build a nine-storey modern apartment block above it.
Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park
04 May 2020Work on a unique multi-million pound urban sports centre has re-started after the coronavirus saw construction temporarily halt on site.
What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent
03 May 2020Throughout history, many remarkable people have forged a special link to the county - we look at who they are and what they did.
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The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast
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Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police
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Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’
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Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning
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