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An amber “cold health alert” has been issued for the county, with warnings of an increase in deaths among the elderly and extra demand on hospitals.
Music festivals, art exhibitions, charity races and national holidays – it’s all here in our 2025 Kent events calendar.
As we welcome in the new year, our reporters had a think about what they’d like to see in their home towns in 2025.
A moped rider is said to have brandished a blade while unleashing threats before scratching up a motorist’s car during a road rage row.
We meet the people keeping the 999 and 111 control room going throughout the holiday period.
Nigel Farage has been given the green light to knock down a “tired” house on the Kent coast and replace it with a three-storey new-build.
A huge shake-up of bus fares across Kent has left passengers “stunned” as some face forking out hundreds of pounds more a year to travel.
2024 was a manic year with elections, terrible weather and an inexplicably expensive banana… here’s what our readers read most.
The annual New Year Honours list marking the achievements of extraordinary people across the country includes 26 people from Kent.
A flagship award-winning seaside play park is set to be overhauled for the first time in more than 20 years.
Already dreaming of festival season? Start planning your summer of music with these five fantastic fests.
We take a look at some of Kent’s most iconic pubs and nightclubs which are sadly no longer with us.
The Met Office has warned disruption is likely on New Year’s Day due to huge gusts predicted to hit the county.
From a massive meat platter to five-star Japanese food and top-notch tapas - these are the best venues in Kent that we’ve tried in 2024.
Hundreds of retailers have celebrated a bumper year of trade despite adverse conditions – but others have succumbed to outside pressures.
Plans to turn a dilapidated water pumping station deemed “dangerous and structurally unstable” into a new home have been given the green light.
Make a start on your January health kick by signing up for one of Kent’s charity runs in 2025.
From music’s biggest names to TV stars, here are the celebrities who visited Kent in 2024.
Frustrated holidaymakers are facing delays of more than four hours after a train reportedly became stuck in the Eurotunnel.
Hundreds of people across Kent have braved the chilly waters for the traditional Boxing Day Dip.
Divisive plans for 44 new village homes have been approved despite fears it will result in “disaster” for local roads.
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Revolutionise the way you look this year with help from TikTok star Holly Wilson
Expert advice for getting through the month if you are giving up alcohol
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Manager Mark Bonner will pick a Gillingham team that will “fight and have a real go” in their match against Bromley tonight.
It’s a big month ahead for Gillingham as they look to get themselves back among the division’s leading sides.
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner has outlined what he hopes for in the January transfer window.
Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris felt the better team lost on Monday night.
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner felt the officials got some big moments wrong at Wimbledon - but weren’t the only ones at fault in the defeat.
Gillingham ended the year by adding another defeat to their tally at AFC Wimbledon.
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