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Kent teen’s school bus ban after punching driver in ‘yellow car game’

A teenager says he was banned from using a daily school minibus after playfully punching the driver as part of the “yellow car” game.

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.

Car fire sparks emergency response as crews tackle flames

Crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled a car fire in a residential area this evening.

Clarkson’s Farm favourite among special guests at Kent countryside show

Education about the farming world was the focus of this year’s East Kent Ploughing Match, with more than 500 schoolchildren attending.

Harry Hill to headline show as iconic Margate Winter Gardens to reopen

Comedy legend Harry Hill has been announced as the headline act for the highly-anticipated reopening of the iconic Margate Winter Gardens next year.

80s icon announced as latest act to join Dreamland’s summer line-up

The latest act to join the summer 2027 line-up at one of Kent’s biggest music venues has been revealed.

‘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.

‘Terrifying’ thug bit girlfriend’s nose and hit her with broken table leg

A drink and drug-fuelled thug who bit his girlfriend's nose and struck her with a table leg following a row has been jailed.

Police seal off town centre road amid reports of gas leak

Police have sealed off a road amid reports of a gas leak.

Kent’s biggest car scrapyard wins battle to stay open after ‘spooked horses’ row

Kent’s biggest car breaking yard has won its battle to stay open after appealing a decision to revoke its environmental permit over noise complaints.

‘His loss is immeasurable’: Tributes to leading Kent archaeologist

The death of a highly respected archaeologist credited with leading the field of discovery across Kent for decades has been met with huge sadness.

‘Serious failings’: Inspection of Kent council’s social housing finds 'significant improvements' needed

A regulator has found “serious failings” in the way a Kent council provides social housing and warned that “significant improvements” are needed.

Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals

Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.

Teenage girl hit by car taken to hospital

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Man charged with arson after fire at Royal Harbour Brasserie in Ramsgate harbour

A man has been charged in connection with the fire at the Royal Harbour Brasserie in Ramsgate harbour.

‘It’s been a real struggle’: Award-winning Kent brewery closes suddenly

The couple behind an independent brewery have made the difficult decision to close after nearly a decade because of rising costs and cash flow issues.

Arson arrest after huge restaurant fire at Ramsgate harbour

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after allegedly setting fire to a restaurant and jumping into the sea.

Man found dead near popular Kent beach after search operation

The body of a man in his 70s has been found near a popular beach following a major search and rescue operation.

'They've got to go somewhere': Dog walkers blast council's proposed ban on Kent seafront

Dog owners have insisted “we’re not hurting anyone” as a council considers plans to ban pooches from a much-loved walking spot.

Urgent search for owners of dogs found injured after fight in Kent woods

A vet has launched an urgent appeal to find the owners of two dogs injured in a fight in woodland near Whitstable.

Major emergency response launched twice at Kent beach

A major emergency response has been launched twice in little more than two hours following reports of a person in difficulty in the sea.

Aldi to launch on-demand delivery trial with Deliveroo at Kent stores

A supermarket is launching a trial of on-demand delivery at Kent shops, allowing customers to order and receive their shopping within 30 minutes.

Is huge National Grid project on Kent marshes already a ‘done deal’?

The countdown has begun for a decision on one of Kent's most controversial green energy projects.

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Kent teen’s school bus ban after punching driver in ‘yellow car game’

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

Car fire sparks emergency response as crews tackle flames

Clarkson’s Farm favourite among special guests at Kent countryside show

Harry Hill to headline show as iconic Margate Winter Gardens to reopen

80s icon announced as latest act to join Dreamland’s summer line-up

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

‘Terrifying’ thug bit girlfriend’s nose and hit her with broken table leg

Police seal off town centre road amid reports of gas leak

Kent’s biggest car scrapyard wins battle to stay open after ‘spooked horses’ row

‘His loss is immeasurable’: Tributes to leading Kent archaeologist

‘Serious failings’: Inspection of Kent council’s social housing finds 'significant improvements' needed

Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals

Teenage girl hit by car taken to hospital

Man charged with arson after fire at Royal Harbour Brasserie in Ramsgate harbour

‘It’s been a real struggle’: Award-winning Kent brewery closes suddenly

Arson arrest after huge restaurant fire at Ramsgate harbour

Man found dead near popular Kent beach after search operation

'They've got to go somewhere': Dog walkers blast council's proposed ban on Kent seafront

Urgent search for owners of dogs found injured after fight in Kent woods

Major emergency response launched twice at Kent beach

Aldi to launch on-demand delivery trial with Deliveroo at Kent stores

Is huge National Grid project on Kent marshes already a ‘done deal’?

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

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40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

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

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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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