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Escape to the country

Escape to the country

08 September 2017

Go back to nature with our pick of the best rural events across the county this weekend.

Two men arrested after cannabis and cash seized by police

Two men arrested after cannabis and cash seized by police

08 September 2017

Two men from have been arrested after cannabis and cash were seized by officers from a car.

First new grammar for decades opens its doors

First new grammar for decades opens its doors

08 September 2017

The first 'new' grammar school in decades will welcome 120 pupils when its doors open today, following a lengthy campaign by parents.

Waitrose pulls out of retail park

Waitrose pulls out of retail park

07 September 2017

A luxury supermarket chain will no longer be opening a new store - set to be Kent's biggest - at a retail park.

Police crack down on courier scam

Police crack down on courier scam

07 September 2017

Officers are warning householders of the signs of courier scams which are said to be costing Kent residents thousands of pounds.

Roof of converted oasthouse destroyed in fire

Roof of converted oasthouse destroyed in fire

07 September 2017

Firefighters tackled a large blaze at a converted oast house, which completely destroyed the roof and first floor.

T-Rex rapper on climate mission

T-Rex rapper on climate mission

07 September 2017

A rapping dinosaur is hoping to raise awareness of climate change as she performs on the streets of west Kent.

Unearthing the county's rich past

Unearthing the county's rich past

06 September 2017

Doors and gates will be flung open across the county this weekend as Heritage Open Days bring you a glimpse into the county’s past.

College looking for clients for design volunteering initiative

College looking for clients for design volunteering initiative

05 September 2017

West Kent College is seeking partners for the second year of its voluntary design initiative.

Lorry driver jailed after killing father in crash

Lorry driver jailed after killing father in crash

05 September 2017

A lorry driver who lost control of his 41-tonne HGV and caused the death of a devoted husband and father has been jailed.

Kent landmark's starring role to be screened on TV

Kent landmark's starring role to be screened on TV

04 September 2017

The first of two episodes of the new BBC crime series Strike: The Silkworm, filmed in Kent, will be screened this month.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on roundabout

Motorcyclist dies in crash on roundabout

03 September 2017

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a 53-year-old biker died today. The crash led to tail-backs on one of Kent's major motorways.

'Don't knock management' over salad firm collapse

'Don't knock management' over salad firm collapse

02 September 2017

Business leaders have blamed Brexit for the collapse of a salad packing firm costing 260 jobs – and denied its was down to management failures.

Debts of £4m leaves firms out in the cold

Debts of £4m leaves firms out in the cold

01 September 2017

The closure of a cold storage contractor ICA Group left many businesses hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket, new documents reveal.

One more weekend of fun (hopefully in the sun)

One more weekend of fun (hopefully in the sun)

01 September 2017

It’s the last gasp for the summer this weekend, before backpacks and school runs start: here's where to squeeze the last drops out of the holidays.

Horse hit by car

Horse hit by car

30 August 2017

A car hit a horse on a busy Kent road, causing delays for drivers.

Van driver tied up in roadside robbery

Van driver tied up in roadside robbery

29 August 2017

A driver was tied up and put in the back of his van during a roadside robbery.

Police stop driver who failed drink and drug tests

Police stop driver who failed drink and drug tests

27 August 2017

Driver acting oddly in a petrol station was stopped by police and tested postive for drink and drugs.

Police: House fire was suspected arson attack

Police: House fire was suspected arson attack

27 August 2017

Police have issued an appeal saying a house fire which saw two women and two young children rescued, is being treated as arson.

Crackdown on hate crime in Kent

Crackdown on hate crime in Kent

25 August 2017

People guilty of hate crime are being given longer sentences, as figures show there were hundreds of offences in the months after the EU referendum.

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