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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.

‘We can't begin to think how things are going to be without him’

A respected and loyal father, musician and businessman who “lived his life the way he wanted” has died aged 81.

Distressed kittens found dumped in soiled crate outside charity shop

A soiled crate packed with distressed kittens has been discovered dumped on a charity shop’s doorstep.

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.

Family say Kent mum, 38, died of brain bleed after headaches were ‘dismissed as migraines'

The family and friends of a beloved mum say she died from a bleed on the brain after doctors “dismissed her headaches as migraines”.

Kent secondary school head teacher resigns one week into new term

The head teacher of a secondary school has stepped down just one week into the new term for “personal reasons”, it has been announced.

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.

£1.65m home branded ‘obsolete’ after less than 40 years could be torn down

A distinctive seafront home once priced at £1.65 million could be demolished for a row of taller houses after being branded “obsolete”.

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.

Heartbreak at death of beloved Kent fashion boss and mum, 38

The death of a 38-year-old fashion entrepreneur following a “completely random and unexpected complication” has left friends and family devastated.

Man dies after incident on busy dual carriageway

Police have confirmed a man has died following an incident which shut a busy dual carriageway for hours last night.

Queues build as busy road closed after crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash this evening, with long queues building in the area.

Hundreds of potential troublemakers dispersed during summer crackdown on antisocial behaviour

Extent of summer crackdown on beach brawls, drinking and widespread disorder revealed by police as more than 350 people told to leave seaside towns.

Southern Water fined £2.4m after sewage spill killed fish and left beaches closed

Southern Water has been fined millions of pounds once again after sewage pollution left fish and eels dead and beaches closed.

Two rare whales dead after large pod spotted in Thames

Two pilot whales have died after a pod of around 25 was spotted, prompting a major rescue operation involving teams from Kent.

Man targeted by addicts over insulin needles spared jail after stun guns found in home

A man who was targeted by addicts trying to steal his insulin needles has avoided jail after police found two Tasers at his home.

‘It’s outrageous’: Car park users hit back at planned new charges at popular woodland

Car parking meters are to be installed at another popular Kent woodland where users will be slapped with new charges.

Pod of rarely-seen whales herded past Kent coast

A pod of 25 whales which found themselves in the Thames have been herded past the Kent coast today.

'Lots of activity and a few changes': Major £1.6m harbour project begins

A major £1.6 million project to restore part of a harbour wall and protect a town from coastal flooding is underway.

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‘Wonderful sea views, good beer and it seems the place to party for regulars…’

Secret Drinker heads to the coast for a pint and the sunset but despite plenty to praise, unfortunately, it’s not all smiles for one customer.

Town centre set for one-way system as key road closed

A temporary one-way system is being brought in across a town centre to ease congestion amid sewer works on a key route.

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.

Record number of oysters sold during much-loved three-day festival

Hundreds of people enjoyed a weekend celebrating oysters, tradition, music and community at a seaside town’s annual festival.

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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.

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

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

‘We can't begin to think how things are going to be without him’

Distressed kittens found dumped in soiled crate outside charity shop

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

Family say Kent mum, 38, died of brain bleed after headaches were ‘dismissed as migraines'

Kent secondary school head teacher resigns one week into new term

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

£1.65m home branded ‘obsolete’ after less than 40 years could be torn down

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

Heartbreak at death of beloved Kent fashion boss and mum, 38

Man dies after incident on busy dual carriageway

Queues build as busy road closed after crash

Hundreds of potential troublemakers dispersed during summer crackdown on antisocial behaviour

Southern Water fined £2.4m after sewage spill killed fish and left beaches closed

Two rare whales dead after large pod spotted in Thames

Man targeted by addicts over insulin needles spared jail after stun guns found in home

‘It’s outrageous’: Car park users hit back at planned new charges at popular woodland

Pod of rarely-seen whales herded past Kent coast

'Lots of activity and a few changes': Major £1.6m harbour project begins

‘Wonderful sea views, good beer and it seems the place to party for regulars…’

Town centre set for one-way system as key road closed

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

Record number of oysters sold during much-loved three-day festival

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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

Weekend round-up as Wings hit summit

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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