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Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

Ashford's high street is buzzing with shoppers as restrictions on indoor dining are relaxed.

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Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Up to 20 cases of the Indian Covid variant have been detected in Kent in a week - with one district recording the highest number in the south east.

'Please don't lose faith in weddings'

Despite indoor venues reopening today, wedding industry insiders still fear a tough road ahead.

'If we find who did this, we may be able to find Ash's head'

Fourteen years after his death stunned the county, the siblings of a man found beheaded have made a fresh appeal to trace his killer.

Thirty manhole covers stolen from one road

Police are hunting suspects who may have disguised themselves, after 30 manhole covers were stolen from one road.

Club gets go-ahead for new pitches on sheep field

A sports club has been allowed to build new pitches on part of a sheep field – a key step in a controversial housing scheme.

College locked down amid town centre incident

Students were barred from leaving college while police attended an incident in a town centre.

Going Green - the rise of a party finding success in Kent

A party once dismissed as eccentric is moving to the political mainstream and finding success in Kent.

Thousands raised for memorial benches in Julia's honour

A crowdfunder aiming to raise money for Julia James' family to erect memorial benches in her honour has been inundated with donations.

Lost lorries return to village

A village has once again been plagued by lost lorry drivers as council removes 24/7 monitoring system.

World-class dancers to perform for free

An international dance troupe is putting on an immersive production at a shopping centre next week.

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Kent Women hungry for more

Kent Women were presented with the South East T20 trophy at the weekend and they are hungry for more.

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Gates reopen for sports fans this week

Spectators will be welcomed back to watch elite sporting events this week - here’s what’s taking place in Kent.

Jack Leaning hits unbeaten century for Kent against Sussex

Rain was the winner on the final day of Kent's draw with Sussex but Jack Leaning still managed to reach three figures with the bat.

Kent look to push for final-day win over Sussex

Kent will start the final day of their County Championship clash at Hove with a lead of 109 after play was limited to 24 overs on day three.

Kent fight back against Sussex on day two

Big chance to impress for Kent Women

Kent skittled out on day one at Sussex

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Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'

Best known as a panto funnyman, actor and comedian Lloyd Hollett shares his rescue cats' story in our weekly pets column, Me & My Pet.

Three dogs and a gerbil compete for place in Round 3

The final round of May's Kent Pets Tournament is on the horizon - which two animals do you thing deserve to compete in the final head-to-head?

Boy's lizard on the loose after escape

A mum has pleaded for help in finding her autistic son's beloved pet lizard named Bob after he disappeared from her garden.

Police catch pig on the run

An escapee pig running loose in the fields prompted a police chase to recapture the troublesome hog.

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What's On

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A stately home reopening fit for a king

The day one of Kent's historic homes reopens also marks 500 years since Henry VIII became its owner. We look at those events which still shape it now.

Welcome back inside

Kent's attractions are ready to welcome visitors inside again next week. From castles to clip 'n' climb centres and cinemas, here's what's reopening.

'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'

Best known as a panto funnyman, actor and comedian Lloyd Hollett shares his rescue cats' story in our weekly pets column, Me & My Pet.

A rare find: Kent's poshest PYO

Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

Get ready to rock out

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My Kent Family

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Baby milk shortages causing concern

Worried parents are struggling to get their hands on two particular types of infant formula milk because of a nationwide shortage.

Nominate a teacher for top award

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

Famous names back children's book about tortoise

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Gardens

What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

Record numbers join Big Garden Birdwatch

Beautiful blooming bluebells

The blooming Garden of England

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KMTV in association with the University of Kent

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University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases

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KentJobs

Amazon to hire more than 1,300 staff in county

An online retail giant is set to create more than 1,300 jobs when it opens its new Kent fulfilment centre.

Logistics firm looks to hire again

New Travelodge to open 'in time for summer'

Time for a career in horticulture?

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Kent Wedding Day

Your No1 guide to getting married in Kent. From dresses to discos and venues to veils, we've got everything you could possibly need for your big day

Legal Sector Review 2021

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

Next Step

A guide for your future. For year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

Kent New Homes

The must-see guide to new developments across the county

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Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

'Everyone wants pubs back, but parents need this'

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

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Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

'Everyone wants pubs back, but parents need this'

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

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Ashford's bars, pubs and restaurants back in full service

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

'Please don't lose faith in weddings'

'Please don't lose faith in weddings'

'If we find who did this, we may be able to find Ash's head'

'If we find who did this, we may be able to find Ash's head'

Thirty manhole covers stolen from one road

Thirty manhole covers stolen from one road

Club gets go-ahead for new pitches on sheep field

Club gets go-ahead for new pitches on sheep field

College locked down amid town centre incident

College locked down amid town centre incident

Going Green - the rise of a party finding success in Kent

Going Green - the rise of a party finding success in Kent

Thousands raised for memorial benches in Julia's honour

Thousands raised for memorial benches in Julia's honour

Lost lorries return to village

Lost lorries return to village

World-class dancers to perform for free

World-class dancers to perform for free

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Gates reopen for sports fans this week

Gates reopen for sports fans this week

Jack Leaning hits unbeaten century for Kent against Sussex

Jack Leaning hits unbeaten century for Kent against Sussex

Kent look to push for final-day win over Sussex

Kent look to push for final-day win over Sussex

Kent fight back against Sussex on day two

Big chance to impress for Kent Women

Kent skittled out on day one at Sussex

Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'

Three dogs and a gerbil compete for place in Round 3

Boy's lizard on the loose after escape

Police catch pig on the run

A stately home reopening fit for a king

A stately home reopening fit for a king

Welcome back inside

Welcome back inside

'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'

'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'

A rare find: Kent's poshest PYO

Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

Get ready to rock out

Baby milk shortages causing concern

Nominate a teacher for top award

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

Famous names back children's book about tortoise

What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

Record numbers join Big Garden Birdwatch

Beautiful blooming bluebells

The blooming Garden of England

Shepherd Neame boss cautiously welcomes indoor pub reopening

University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases

University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases