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Stranded beaver on beach rescued
16 April 2023A beaver was taken for medical attention after it was spotted stranded along the coastline next to the sea which is harmful to the species.
Warning as 50mph winds to hit Kent
11 April 2023A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across the county.
Villagers' relief as 'intrusive' homes plan finally thrown out
04 April 2023A 44-home development branded an “unwarranted intrusion” into the landscape has been put to bed as a planning inspector backed a council’s refusal.
Massive play area opens at zoo
03 April 2023A massive new outdoor play area has opened at a popular zoo just in time for the Easter holidays.
Man avoids jail after attacking former partner in car
03 April 2023A man who assaulted his ex-partner as she was driving has been ordered to stay away from her.
Fears pedestrians will be 'sucked into road' on danger route
02 April 2023Speeding and reckless overtaking on a hazardous stretch have sparked fears pedestrians walking on the narrow pavement could be "sucked" into the road.
Yellow weather warning for wind issued
29 March 2023A warning has been issued by The Met office for strong winds, with gusts of up to 60 mph expected.
Booze stolen from Co-op as police hunt shoplifters
22 March 2023Police launched an investigation after large amounts of alcohol were stolen from a shop.
Saga confirms new hub locations
21 March 2023Travel and insurance giant Saga has confirmed the locations of two new offices after shutting its huge main headquarters as more staff work from home.
'Monstrosity solar farm will damage historic heritage'
19 March 2023An MP has described plans for a huge solar farm as a 'monstrosity' after residents voiced fears over the loss of the area's farming heritage.
'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did'
18 March 2023Rosie Percy swapped south London for the Kent coast two years ago and has no regrets about becoming a DFL...
Historic Kent castles to feature on TV
17 March 2023A TV show will look at how two Kent Castles were used to guard against an attack from Continental Europe.
Wrong patient received biopsy at scandal-hit trust
16 March 2023Surgical staff gave the wrong patient a biopsy while a vaginal swab was left inside a woman during a hospital procedure, it has been revealed.
Play park gets £72,000 makeover
14 March 2023A tired and rundown play park has been given £72,000 upgrades with a new roundabout, swings and climbing frames.
Heavy snow shuts schools
08 March 2023Schools across the county are shut after heavy snow while a cold weather warning is in place.
Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'
07 March 2023An expert who led the inquiry into a scandal at hospitals in Kent has said the government's response to his report 'does not go nearly far enough'.
Husband 'killed wife and daughter with shotgun before shooting himself'
02 March 2023Investigations into the suspected murder-suicide of a former Kent schoolboy, his wife and their child have revealed their cause of death.
'I rushed out in my pants to save my tools - but I didn't want to die'
20 February 2023Knife-wielding thugs threatened to stab a dad who confronted them as they broke into his van - before attempting to run him over as they escaped.
Updates to town's Banksy-style artwork
18 February 2023A piece of art which is inspired by Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' piece has seen some additions in the same week the real Banksy hit the county.
Anger as church soup kitchen hit with food hygiene hoax
17 February 2023Church leaders serving up free soup to those in need during the cost of living crisis have described their shock after a hoax food hygiene report.
