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Murder, mystery and intrigue at a Kent country estate
21 August 2022Kent author Julie Wassmer celebrates the latest book in her Whitstable Pearl series with a launch party and podcast.
'Do not swim' warnings extended to nine beaches
19 August 2022A total of nine beaches in Kent are now under 'do not swim' warnings amid ongoing storm sewage leaks.
Maths genius gets two A* A-levels... aged just 12
18 August 2022A boy genius who watches maths videos on YouTube rather than "looking at memes" has bagged two A* A-levels.
Opening date and ticket prices for new Kent multiplex revealed
16 August 2022A new multiplex cinema hosting a bar and pizzeria is set to finally open its doors.
Council defends 'bonkers' video of mower at work on 'bare ground'
16 August 2022Footage of a council worker on a ride-on mower "cutting bare ground" at a beauty spot has sparked outrage.
'Several drinkers were so tired and emotional they were having trouble speaking'
12 August 2022There's friction in the air as Secret Drinker calls in at a town centre boozer.
Tributes paid to Kent journalist Carol Davies
10 August 2022Tributes flood in as the former editor of the Thanet Extra, Canterbury Adscene, Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Times loses her battle with cancer.
Further monkeypox cases reported in Kent
10 August 2022Latest data shows more suspected cases of the monkeypox virus in the county, but health chiefs say they hope the infection rate is stabilising.
Pair attacked and pet killed in dog attack
08 August 2022Police are investigating after a man and woman were attacked by a dog while their pet was mauled to death.
'Sinking' major road shut for four consecutive nights
08 August 2022Four overnight closures of a major Kent road will be enforced from today, as engineers work to fix subsidence problems.
Two charged after pair attacked in house raid
08 August 2022Detectives have charged two men with aggravated burglary after two people were attacked inside a home.
Why boss at Kent's top restaurant chose Whitstable
08 August 2022The owner of Kent's top-rated restaurant has revealed why he decided to open its second site in Whitstable - and which seaside towns missed out.
County's best restaurant to open in second Kent town
07 August 2022Kent's top-rated restaurant is opening a second site on a busy high street in the county.
Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway
07 August 2022Highways chiefs have been forced to close parts of a busy dual-carriageway, with signs warning drivers of subsidence in the road.
‘Having herpes isn’t pretty - but I won’t hide away’
07 August 2022A woman has spoken out about her experience of living with genital herpes in a bid to start a conversation and break the stigma surrounding the virus.
Two arrests after pair 'attacked by burglars'
05 August 2022Two men have been arrested by police on suspicion of entering a house and attacking two people inside.
The £3.5m holiday let village...on land council sold for £160k
05 August 2022A row of seafront holiday lets built in part on council land sold for just £165,000 has been put on the market for almost £3.5 million.
Final plans unveiled for major city makeover
04 August 2022A bold vision to reimagine parts of a city and mould the destination into a "world-class" attraction has been fully revealed.
One of Kent's most popular seaside festivals to return
03 August 2022The re-branded Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors next month, as organisers confirm it is going ahead.
Man used motorbike as weapon against police officers
01 August 2022A man has been jailed after driving at two police officers after being asked to stop.
