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Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

Get stuck into obstacle courses, teddy bears picnics and foodie festivals with the family over the late May bank holiday weekend.

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‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

Seven nurseries from Kent and Sussex are preparing to take their unique plants to the world’s most prestigious flower show next week.

Care provider paid £63k to look after someone who had died

Fraud and human error cost a council £2.8m last year - with one £63,000 payment for care to dead person.

The Children's Awards are back

We're searching for Kent's most courageous children plus the families, charities and individuals who support them

The Kent village polluted by 247 spills in one year

Streams running through a Kent village were polluted on almost 250 occasions last year, shocking new data reveals.

Budget-friendly campsites near Kent’s top attractions

Want to take the kids on holiday but can’t afford a trip abroad? Book a budget camping trip next door to some of Kent’s best days out.

Council puts skids under ‘drifting’ school after complaints of ‘screeching’ tyres

The petrolhead behind Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school says he will continue to operate the new track - despite not having planning permission.

Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

Former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green has told the Kent Politics Podcast he’s amazed Labour has taken Dover MP Natalie Elphicke into its ranks.

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

Nearly 14,000 holders of Kent subsidised bus passes face an 18% price hike.

Set off on a family adventure this May half term

From wild animals to wartime code-breakers, there’s not a dull moment to be had during the school holidays.

Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

A hidden door scribed with centuries-old soldiers’ graffiti has been discovered at a world-famous Kent castle.

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

Boy, 14, arrested for suspected arson attack at historic site

Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of arson after a fire at a historic site.

Car wrecked in crash as driver ‘flees scene’

A motorist left badly bruised after his car was totally wrecked in a crash says he is desperate to see the culprit caught.

Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

Parents have shared “harrowing” stories to an inquiry into traumatic childbirth leading to calls for an overhaul of maternity and post-natal care.

Delays on major route after car goes up in flames

Delays of up to an hour have been reported after a car towing a caravan caught fire, blocking both directions of a major route.

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Thousands of motorists who headed to Kent’s beaches to watch the Northern Lights last night were left disappointed - and stuck in traffic.

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

In the concluding part of our in-depth look at the rollercoaster ride of our seaside towns, we look at how they staged the most unexpected revival.

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

Awestruck spectators were moved to tears after witnessing the stunning Northern Lights in the skies across Kent following a massive solar storm.

Kent’s historic mills open to public

National Mills Weekend returns with more than 100 mills celebrating their heritage - including three Kent attractions.

Kent’s most expensive car parks revealed as councils cash in

Almost every Kent council hiked parking charges in their latest budgets - but where will you pay the most to leave your car for an hour?

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Rescued, restored and renamed - here’s how one loving family saved a historic Kent pub

Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

New owners have spent thousands of pounds renovating a town centre Nepalese and Indian restaurant.

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

A kebab takeaway boss says he is “over the moon” his shop has regained a five-star hygiene rating after inspectors found mould lacing its freezer.

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‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

Historic country estate for sale at £4m

‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’

New urban woodland spaces to see 4,000 trees planted

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Wickets tumble in Kent’s reply

Kent’s struggles continued on day two of their Vitality County Championship match with Somerset at Taunton.

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Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

Search our digital news archive

‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

Care provider paid £63k to look after someone who had died

The Children's Awards are back

The Kent village polluted by 247 spills in one year

Budget-friendly campsites near Kent’s top attractions

Council puts skids under ‘drifting’ school after complaints of ‘screeching’ tyres

Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

Set off on a family adventure this May half term

Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

Boy, 14, arrested for suspected arson attack at historic site

Car wrecked in crash as driver ‘flees scene’

Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

Delays on major route after car goes up in flames

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

Kent’s historic mills open to public

Kent’s most expensive car parks revealed as councils cash in

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Secret Drinker visits the pub saved from the scrapheap

Secret Drinker visits the pub saved from the scrapheap

Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

Gardens

‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

Historic country estate for sale at £4m

‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’

New urban woodland spaces to see 4,000 trees planted

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Wickets tumble in Kent’s reply

Late wickets help to nurse Kent wounds

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Heading ban in youth football

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