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High tea! Chef serves up cannabis-laced cakes

High tea! Chef serves up cannabis-laced cakes

14 March 2016

A chef has avoided jail after being caught making cakes and cookies for his friends that were laced with illegal cannabis oil.

Kent baby changing brand scoops business award

Kent baby changing brand scoops business award

13 March 2016

A Kent-based baby changing bag brand has been handed a Small Business Award.

Easter events across Kent

Easter events across Kent

13 March 2016

From egg hunts to discovering dinosaurs and crafts to exploring, your guide to what to do over the Easter holidays across Kent.

Top young entrepreneurs revealed

Top young entrepreneurs revealed

11 March 2016

The most exciting business people below the age of 30 have been unveiled in a new list decided by judges across Kent.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

11 March 2016

Why was a blackbird spotted attacking a car this week? And how does Tunbridge Wells intend to solve its congestion problem?

Long delays between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells

Long delays between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells

11 March 2016

A two car crash is causing lengthy delays on a major road between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Cameron: Why I want more visitors to discover Kent

Cameron: Why I want more visitors to discover Kent

11 March 2016

A campaign to draw tourists towards Kent has received backing from the Prime Minister.

Two bank branches to shut

Two bank branches to shut

10 March 2016

The Co-operative Bank is to close two branches in Kent with the loss of 10 jobs.

Kent town could be set for £30m driverless car development

Kent town could be set for £30m driverless car development

10 March 2016

More than £30m could be spent introducing self-driving cars in a bid to reduce congestion in a Kent town.

Magistrate struck off after gay parent comments

Magistrate struck off after gay parent comments

10 March 2016

A magistrate is taking legal action after being struck off for making controversial comments about same-sex parents on national television.

Buffet boss guilty of fiddling VAT

Buffet boss guilty of fiddling VAT

09 March 2016

A manager at a popular restaurant has been spared jail after admitting fiddling a VAT repayment.

Dozy burglar jailed after falling asleep on the job

Dozy burglar jailed after falling asleep on the job

09 March 2016

A burglar who ransacked a restaurant before falling asleep on the job has been jailed for two years.

Knackered, naked or just in need of some help with their English?

Knackered, naked or just in need of some help with their English?

09 March 2016

Nurses working in Kent hospitals have been taking English courses to help them understand the slang words used by patients.

First wave of LeeFest line-up announced

First wave of LeeFest line-up announced

09 March 2016

LeeFest, the festival started in a back garden and being held near Tunbridge Wells this summer, has released its first wave of acts.

Revealed: Number of teachers caught in relationships with pupils

Revealed: Number of teachers caught in relationships with pupils

09 March 2016

In the past three years, a total of 17 teachers have been caught in relationships with pupils - but just four have been prosecuted so far.

Junior doctors walk out again

Junior doctors walk out again

09 March 2016

Kent's junior doctors are joining colleagues across the country in a third strike this morning as the disagreement over new contracts continues.

Motorists warned as heavy rain lashes county

Motorists warned as heavy rain lashes county

09 March 2016

Drivers are urged to take extra care on Kent's roads this morning as heavy rain hits parts of the county.

School issues warning after suspicious incidents

School issues warning after suspicious incidents

08 March 2016

A Kent grammar school has issued a warning to parents and students after several youngsters were approached by people in white vans.

£70m investment plans go on display

£70m investment plans go on display

08 March 2016

Members of the public have been given the opportunity to view a 3D model of plans for a £70 investment in Tunbridge Wells.

Campaign launched to tackle male suicide in Kent

Campaign launched to tackle male suicide in Kent

08 March 2016

A countywide initiative to combat the growing number of suicides among men is now up and running

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