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Parish councils rally ahead of planning discussions

Parish councils rally ahead of planning discussions

06 October 2015

A number of parish councils have voiced their concerns after a borough council's proposals to scrap three area planning system

Heroic trio save half-marathon runner who collapsed

Heroic trio save half-marathon runner who collapsed

06 October 2015

Three heroic runners - including an off-duty doctor - have been praised for saving the life of a man whose heart stopped during a charity race.

Kent set for a soaking

Kent set for a soaking

05 October 2015

After a weekend of glorious sunshine, Kent is now facing a weather warning for heavy rain which could cause flooding and travel disruption.

Charities to bag millions from Kent shoppers

Charities to bag millions from Kent shoppers

05 October 2015

From today, customers will be expected to pay 5p for every single-use plastic bag, with proceeds going to good causes.

The show with plenty of bite...

The show with plenty of bite...

04 October 2015

The greatest creatures ever to walk the earth will be stomping back into the county this week in a new stage production for children.

Smouldering shed bursts into flames

Smouldering shed bursts into flames

03 October 2015

Fire crews have put out a fire in a shed being used as a forge.

Don't miss your First Class school pictures

Don't miss your First Class school pictures

03 October 2015

Hundreds of Kent schoolchildren will be featured in our popular First Class supplements this month.

Rugby match abandoned after player injured

Rugby match abandoned after player injured

03 October 2015

A player has been taken to hospital after being badly hurt during a rugby game.

Councillor blasts possible change to planning set-up

Councillor blasts possible change to planning set-up

02 October 2015

A move to merge planning committees has been branded an 'assault on democracy' by a local councillor.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

02 October 2015

Why was a pub landlord happy to be punched in the face? Take the Friday News Quiz.

Your complete guide to the best firework displays across Kent

Your complete guide to the best firework displays across Kent

02 October 2015

Grab your gloves and dig out that woolly hat - it’s fireworks time again. We’ve rounded up the best bonfire and firework events from all over Kent.

Parent alert after girl approached by suspicious man

Parent alert after girl approached by suspicious man

01 October 2015

Parents are being warned after reports that a man had tried to entice a girl into his car near a primary school.

Helga the Bald Eagle is back home

Helga the Bald Eagle is back home

01 October 2015

A Bald Eagle named Helga, who sparked a huge hunt after going missing, has been found.

Smoking banned in cars with child passengers

Smoking banned in cars with child passengers

01 October 2015

Smokers who light up while driving with child passengers could now face a fine of £50, as divisive new legislation comes into effect today.

Flat balcony blaze

Flat balcony blaze

30 September 2015

Crews tackled a fire blaze on a balcony of a flat in a seven storey block

Taxi driver saves customer large fare

Taxi driver saves customer large fare

30 September 2015

A taxi driver intervened after two conmen put an elderly passenger in a cab to withdraw thousands of pounds.

Police investigate after white van men approach schoolboy

Police investigate after white van men approach schoolboy

29 September 2015

Police are investigating reports of two men in a white van offering lifts to schoolchildren.

Kent gardens praised in national awards

Kent gardens praised in national awards

29 September 2015

The transformation of a memorial garden in Kent, which has undergone a £250,000 refurbishment, has been commended.

Fireman commended for catching armed robbers

Fireman commended for catching armed robbers

29 September 2015

A fireman who chased two armed robbers and helped police arrest them has been commended for his bravery.

'He was one of life's good guys'

'He was one of life's good guys'

29 September 2015

The family of a man tragically killed in a crash have released an emotional tribute to him.

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