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Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.

Plans submitted to expand multi-million-pound business park with three new units

Plans have been submitted to expand a Kent business park due to “growing demand from national companies”.

'It's completely disrespectful': Rubbish left near war graves as part of clean-up scheme

Rubbish piled up at a cemetery home to Commonwealth war graves was not fly-tipping but part of a clean-up scheme, a council has said.

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.

Historic high street land with permission for flats on market for £550k

Land on an unused courtyard in a historic high street, with planning permission for flats and shop units, is up for sale.

End of an era as final mast of iconic sunken bomb ship off Kent coast removed

The coastline has been changed forever after the final mast of a sunken Second World War ship filled with tonnes of explosives was removed.

Plans for new MOT centre at former plumbers building submitted

Plans for a new MOT centre at a former plumber's site near a supermarket have been submitted.

‘Thanks for the memories’: Closure of 50-year-old Kent boxing club met with outpouring of love

Former coaches and boxers have paid tribute to a club that has coached thousands of youngsters over its almost 50-year history.

A2 biker crash tragedy: ‘I should be planning our wedding, not his funeral…’

The heartbroken partner of a biker killed in a collision on the A2 says hundreds of people have been left devastated by his death.

Major changes set for borough’s leisure centres

Major changes are to be introduced across a borough’s leisure facilities including a membership pass for three different centres.

£2k bill for landowner who failed to remove illegal mobile home and motorhome

A landowner has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after failing to remove an illegal mobile home and motorhome despite being ordered to do so.

Child rapist jailed after attacks on two victims discovered

A child rapist has been locked up after his sick attacks on two youngsters were discovered.

Trial of man accused of stabbing his dad to death delayed

The trial of a man who allegedly stabbed his father to death has again been delayed following the accused's transfer to Broadmoor.

Expelled Reform councillor waits for employment tribunal date

A former Reform UK councillor who was expelled from the party last year is set for an employment tribunal in the next few months.

Revealed: £15-a-night seafront parking charges make loss in first year

Controversial seafront parking charges have been defended by a council after the project failed to make enough to pay for its own operating costs.

Depraved child rapist who bragged about crimes online is jailed

A depraved child rapist who bragged about his horrific crimes online has been jailed for 22 years.

Just one to go as second mast removed from sunken bomb ship

Just one mast of a sunken bomb ship remains protruding from the water off Kent’s coast after the removal of the second of the three steel structures.

Fresh hope for mum, 51, battling terminal cancer as life-extending drug now on NHS

A mum battling terminal cancer has been given hope of extending her life as a new drug becomes available on the NHS.

Kent prison among worst in country for violence as report warns of drugs and staff shortages

A prison has one of the highest rates of violence of any high-security institution in the country, with assaults being just one of several concerns.

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McDonald’s worker bought car with fake notes he’d been duped with himself

A McDonald’s worker fraudulently bought a car with fake £20 notes he’d been given for his prized motorbike.

Petting farm owner to stand trial accused of causing animals suffering

The owner of a petting farm will stand trial after denying 11 charges of animal-related offences.

Watch as first iconic mast of sunken bomb ship is removed

Video shows the first iconic mast of a sunken Second World War bomb boat being removed – with one lucky tour group getting to see the work in action.

‘Let's stand up and say we're not having it no more’: Danny Dyer rallies crowd at Kent water protest

Hundreds of protestors and some celebrities came armed with placards and poo-slogans to call for water companies to be returned to public ownership.

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40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

A music festival is returning for its third year with more than 40 independent artists set to perform across the town.

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Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Plans submitted to expand multi-million-pound business park with three new units

'It's completely disrespectful': Rubbish left near war graves as part of clean-up scheme

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Historic high street land with permission for flats on market for £550k

End of an era as final mast of iconic sunken bomb ship off Kent coast removed

Plans for new MOT centre at former plumbers building submitted

‘Thanks for the memories’: Closure of 50-year-old Kent boxing club met with outpouring of love

A2 biker crash tragedy: ‘I should be planning our wedding, not his funeral…’

Major changes set for borough’s leisure centres

£2k bill for landowner who failed to remove illegal mobile home and motorhome

Child rapist jailed after attacks on two victims discovered

Trial of man accused of stabbing his dad to death delayed

Expelled Reform councillor waits for employment tribunal date

Revealed: £15-a-night seafront parking charges make loss in first year

Depraved child rapist who bragged about crimes online is jailed

Just one to go as second mast removed from sunken bomb ship

Fresh hope for mum, 51, battling terminal cancer as life-extending drug now on NHS

Kent prison among worst in country for violence as report warns of drugs and staff shortages

McDonald’s worker bought car with fake notes he’d been duped with himself

Petting farm owner to stand trial accused of causing animals suffering

Watch as first iconic mast of sunken bomb ship is removed

‘Let's stand up and say we're not having it no more’: Danny Dyer rallies crowd at Kent water protest

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Kent trains cancelled after bedbugs found

Top chef leaves Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant

Kent teacher had sexual relationship with former pupil who claims it began at school

Six fire engines dispatched as smoke fills sky over town

The Kent road where a crash happens almost every day

‘Don’t let Kent village become a third-world broadband dead zone’

‘It’s a marvellous place’: How volunteers transformed abandoned site in just one year

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged over alleged Farage terror plot

‘Let’s go back to horse and cart’: Shock as diesel soars to £2.17 at Kent petrol station

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40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

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Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

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Football Club begins its search for a new chairman

Ollie Wright on Gillingham’s Newport frustration and York response

‘Something special developing’ – Chatham boss proud despite FA Cup exit

‘The better team lost on the day!’

In-form Dover march on in the FA Cup

Gillingham boss frustrated but sees ‘massive compliment’ in Newport approach

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