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Green Belt 'should be extended to protect village'

Green Belt 'should be extended to protect village'

19 June 2016

Urban sprawl could engulf an historic village unless a buffer is imposed, a ward councillor has warned.

Car crashes and flash flooding - downpours batter the county

Car crashes and flash flooding - downpours batter the county

17 June 2016

Heavy downpours have triggered flash flooding and made for dangerous driving conditions across parts of the county.

Teen driver arrested after failing drink and drugs test

Teen driver arrested after failing drink and drugs test

17 June 2016

A teenager was arrested on suspicion of drink and drug-driving after a crash.

Moonlit movie magic

Moonlit movie magic

17 June 2016

Get comfy under the stars with an open air cinema screening this summer at a picturesque setting in Kent.

Man charged after being caught with Class A drugs

Man charged after being caught with Class A drugs

16 June 2016

A man who was caught with heroin and cocaine in Tonbridge will appear in court.

Kent delivers clear message over Brexit

Kent delivers clear message over Brexit

16 June 2016

An exclusive Kent-wide poll has delivered a clear message on whether the county backs Brexit - or wants to remain in the EU.

Allotment owners and police launch new crime deterrent

Allotment owners and police launch new crime deterrent

15 June 2016

Police have launched a new initiative to help deter and solve thefts at allotments.

Police investigate after 50 hay bales 'set alight'

Police investigate after 50 hay bales 'set alight'

15 June 2016

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious fire destroyed dozens of hay bales.

12 arrested in domestic abuse crackdown

12 arrested in domestic abuse crackdown

15 June 2016

Police have arrested nine men and three women as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse.

Brownies become litter heroines

Brownies become litter heroines

15 June 2016

A local Brownie group organised their own litter picking event to help clean up the streets in their area.

Scratching the surface...

Scratching the surface...

15 June 2016

When council road crews spotted a car in their way as they resurfaced a patch of road... they just worked round it!

Police investigating house burglary

Police investigating house burglary

14 June 2016

Forensics van sent as Kent Police launch burglary investigation.

The treasure hunters

The treasure hunters

13 June 2016

It's time to go treasure hunting as the BBC's Antiques Roadshow is heading to Kent this week and anyone can go along.

Weather warning for heavy rain in Kent

Weather warning for heavy rain in Kent

12 June 2016

Forecasters say there is a chance of localised flooding as Kent could be hit by heavy downpours over the next two days.

Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

10 June 2016

As part of her 90th birthday celebrations, the Queen's honours list has been announced - and there is plenty to celebrate across the county.

Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

10 June 2016

Thousands of people from across the county are taking part in celebrations to mark the Queen's 90th this weekend. Here's how you can get involved.

Castle's blooming garden history revealed

Castle's blooming garden history revealed

10 June 2016

Hever Castle's garden development from the 1900s to the present day is charted in a new exhibition opened by TV presenter Rachel de Thame.

Football fever... or a big Euro flop?

Football fever... or a big Euro flop?

10 June 2016

With just hours to go before the start of Euro 2016, the tension and excitement in Kent is... well, lacking.

Surge in domestic abuse expected as Euro 2016 kicks off

Surge in domestic abuse expected as Euro 2016 kicks off

10 June 2016

Domestic abuse victims are being reminded of the support available as officers in Kent prepare for a surge in family violence during Euro 2016.

Leaving the European Union would clear much red tape which has held back property schemes says MD John Elliott

Leaving the European Union would clear much red tape which has held back property schemes says MD John Elliott

09 June 2016

A vote to leave the EU would clear the way for housebuilding in Kent, according to one of the county’s developers.

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