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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.

‘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.

‘This is genuinely heartening’: Plans submitted for theatre at Ashford’s ex-Mecca Bingo

Council bosses have officially lodged plans for a new £7.5m theatre in a move they believe will help “revitalise the town centre”.

Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short

Figures reveal which Kent councils are hitting their government-mandated housing targets - and those falling far behind.

School’s tough new head: ‘We won’t allow pupils to be passengers’

A tough new head teacher who has already drawn controversy for strict rules on clapping and fidgeting has vowed to continue transforming the school.

House prices across Kent – see how much property values have changed in your area in 12 months

EXCLUSIVE: The county’s best-performing area revealed, plus the two places where house prices have dropped.

Step inside five stunning Kent gardens opening to the public this autumn

These picture-perfect places are part of the National Garden Scheme and promise one final flourish of colour before winter.

‘This is not a war on motorists’: Council’s ‘dangerous’ new parking charges face backlash

Proposals to hike a town’s parking charges have been put on hold after being labelled “wrong and dangerous”.

‘I couldn't let his business be without a home': Coffee shop saved by fellow trader

A town centre’s only speciality coffee business has been given a new lease of life after a fellow trader stepped in to save it from closing.

'We've been waiting for this': Popular walking route to be resurfaced

Long-awaited hopes for a popular walking route to be resurfaced, making it accessible to more people all year round, have been given the go-ahead.

Designs revealed for 200-capacity theatre in former bingo hall

Detailed images reveal how the inside of a “small-scale” theatre could look in a former cinema and bingo hall.

Eurostar hits out at ‘unfair process’ allowing Virgin Trains to use Channel Tunnel

Eurostar bosses have labelled the process to allow Virgin Trains to run services through the Channel Tunnel as “unfair and discriminatory”.

‘We told you this would happen’: Garden centre boss furious after £110k loss during month-long road closure

A garden centre boss says a month-long road closure has cost his firm £110,000 in lost trade - and wiped out any hope of making a profit this year.

‘Refuse workers broke my bin - why should I have to pay for new one?’

A homeowner was told to fork out for a new recycling bin - despite claiming it was broken by waste collectors.

‘I am proud’: The high street family business still going strong after 80 years

A family business that began selling cameras 80 years ago is celebrating a milestone after evolving into a specialist in an entirely different field.

Developer contributions to help fund ‘special’ £1m project at Kent farm

Bosses of an historic hop farm have unveiled a huge 170-acre rewilding project designed to increase the numbers of several animal species.

Work starts on ‘Op Brock 2.0’ in bid to reduce congestion in A20 villages

Work on a slimmed-down version of Operation Brock on the M20 has begun as highways bosses hope to ease congestion in nearby villages.

‘It’s another nail in the coffin’: Anger as free evening parking scrapped at 300-space complex

A decision to introduce evening parking charges at a town centre car park where it has been free for years has been blasted by shoppers and traders.

Historic town hall brought back to life after £3m revamp

A historic town hall and wedding venue has reopened after two years and a £3 million renovation project.

Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

A thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour.

KFC opens town’s third restaurant

A KFC restaurant has opened at a business park, set to see the launch of a Taco Bell next month.

'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retires

A technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’.

Golf simulators revealed as first attraction to launch in £2.4m leisure complex revamp

Bosses of a council-owned leisure complex have unveiled a new golf simulator experience.

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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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The best new programmes on TV over the next seven days - handpicked by our entertainment experts.

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Ollie Wright on Gillingham’s Newport frustration and York response

Goalkeeper Ollie Wright insists Gillingham responded well on Saturday after a heavy defeat at York the week before.

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

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

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

‘This is genuinely heartening’: Plans submitted for theatre at Ashford’s ex-Mecca Bingo

Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short

School’s tough new head: ‘We won’t allow pupils to be passengers’

House prices across Kent – see how much property values have changed in your area in 12 months

Step inside five stunning Kent gardens opening to the public this autumn

‘This is not a war on motorists’: Council’s ‘dangerous’ new parking charges face backlash

‘I couldn't let his business be without a home': Coffee shop saved by fellow trader

'We've been waiting for this': Popular walking route to be resurfaced

Designs revealed for 200-capacity theatre in former bingo hall

Eurostar hits out at ‘unfair process’ allowing Virgin Trains to use Channel Tunnel

‘We told you this would happen’: Garden centre boss furious after £110k loss during month-long road closure

‘Refuse workers broke my bin - why should I have to pay for new one?’

‘I am proud’: The high street family business still going strong after 80 years

Developer contributions to help fund ‘special’ £1m project at Kent farm

Work starts on ‘Op Brock 2.0’ in bid to reduce congestion in A20 villages

‘It’s another nail in the coffin’: Anger as free evening parking scrapped at 300-space complex

Historic town hall brought back to life after £3m revamp

Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

KFC opens town’s third restaurant

'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retires

Golf simulators revealed as first attraction to launch in £2.4m leisure complex revamp

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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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Ollie Wright on Gillingham’s Newport frustration and York response

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

First league win in nine games sinks leaders

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

Report: Stalemate at Priestfield

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