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A music festival is returning for its third year with more than 40 independent artists set to perform across the town.
Residents opposing plans to build 291 homes on a golf course and extend a hotel fear it could damage a key part of Hythe’s history.
Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.
A mum with a daily drug habit has admitted to a string of violent attacks on police while suffering from cannabis-induced psychosis.
The head chef of Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant has left his role to join another popular eatery in the county.
A father who was diagnosed with blood cancer wrote future birthday cards for this three children after being told he had only weeks to live.
Our reviewer was beguiled by an underground cocktail bar in the unlikeliest of places - but mum’s the word…
Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.
Parts of The Grand Burstin Hotel are set to be rebuilt after engineers confirmed the building is not at risk of collapse following a huge fire.
Residents evacuated from flats next to the fire-hit Grand Burstin Hotel have been allowed to return home 11 days after the blaze.
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
Frustrated guests say they feel “forgotten” more than a week after being forced to flee the huge fire at The Grand Burstin in Folkestone.
Even more homes are now planned for part of a former town centre Debenhams store amid alterations to the design.
A critical incident has been declared at a Kent hospital where bosses say beds are full and attendance levels at A&E are “extremely high”.
With big names, dazzling effects and plenty of laughs, these productions are expected to be in high demand this Christmas.
A serial thief was told it was “insulting” to see him back in court after he squandered repeated chances to stay out of trouble.
A biker’s spinal cord was ‘miraculously’ spared following a horror crash, as his dad praises racetrack medics who rushed to his son’s aid.
A man who attacked two people and was found with an unregistered XL bully will be sentenced next week after admitting a string of offences.
Our reporter and her children went to explore a hidden gem that’s perfect for a rainy day - and it doesn’t cost a penny - even the parking is free.
Dust off the lederhosen and get ready to say ‘Prost!’ as Oktoberfest returns to Kent with weeks of beer-fuelled celebrations.
Plans to flatten a vandalised and fire-hit office block to make way for 14 flats have been unveiled.
A woman who crashed her car into a stationary vehicle while twice the alcohol limit has been banned from driving.
The family of a young dad who took his own life have set up a new football team in his memory to encourage men to open up about their mental health.
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The best new programmes on TV over the next seven days - handpicked by our entertainment experts.
Goalkeeper Ollie Wright insists Gillingham responded well on Saturday after a heavy defeat at York the week before.
Proud Chatham manager Kevin Hake is thrilled to be giving something back to fans this week after a courageous FA Cup performance ended in defeat.
Larkfield & New Hythe ended their long wait for a league win to stun the leaders on Saturday.
Manager Gareth Ainsworth believes Gillingham must learn to deal with teams who come to Priestfield determined to shut them out.
Gillingham had to settle for a point after a frustrating home draw against lowly Newport County.
Follow this afternoon’s football in our live blog, including Gillingham’s home game with Newport.
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