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The number of patients forced to endure long waits in A&E corridors continues to soar as an alarming crisis deepens across Kent.
As lovebirds across the county celebrate Valentine’s Day, we retell the romantic, bizarre and funny stories of how Kent couples fell in love.
Kent’s biggest and most beleaguered local authority has agreed a balanced budget – but its leadership issued dire warnings about the future.
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing.
Steps to see a return of international travel from Kent stations have been taken amid plans for new operators to take over in Eurostar’s absence.
Three building projects in Kent are among the nominations for a national architectural award.
Jeremy Clarkson became stuck for hours at a “gigantic” Kent lorry park while waiting for paperwork to be signed.
Plans for a sixth development in an area where more than 8,500 homes are already proposed has led to fears “countryside is being consumed”.
A landlord whose business has been plagued by roadworks over the years says the decision to close the road again is ‘absolutely ridiculous’.
The chilly weather is the perfect excuse to take the family on a trip to the lanes at one of Kent’s retro bowling alleys.
A mystery Kent man won a huge £1 million in a Euromillions draw, and plans to start his own business with the cash.
A businessman is planning to launch a new fish and chips shop in his hometown following the closure of a kebab house.
An award-winning studio offering brides a place to prepare before their big day has announced its closure amidst ‘crippling’ financial pressures.
A youth and sports centre which was shut by Kent County Council as part of budget cuts has gone under the hammer.
A driver has been arrested following a 22-mile police pursuit after a crash involving a Porsche.
An elderly farmer says he was left “shocked and shaking” after being punched following a confrontation with a dog walker while checking on his sheep.
A chef was driven away from the scene of a crash by his boss’s mother-in-law after he hit a parked car.
The owners of a shop and deli have been ordered to clean up their act after hygiene inspectors discovered dirty equipment and no hand-washing.
A power cut to a busy main railway line is causing disruption and delays to passengers this morning.
Frustrated residents have drawn up a list of pothole-ridden roads they say require “urgent action” in their “forgotten” town.
A pair of suspected fraudsters have been arrested after several police vehicles attended a village supermarket.
A restaurant is planning “much-needed” upgrades which it says are vital to secure its long-term viability and bring it up to modern standards.
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Kennington have been dealt a blow after losing Rajan Sahni to Southern Counties East title contenders VCD.
Lloyd Hume is confident Ashford players are buying into his methods after revealing four key men have rejected moves.
Kent Spitfires’ skipper Sam Billings celebrated his latest T20 success at the weekend.
Manager Dan Scorer praised his defence after Kennington continued their fine form by beating Glebe.
Lloyd Hume is looking forward to welcoming some key players back at Ashford.
Frontrunners Faversham beat Hollands & Blair to extend their Southern Counties East League Premier Division advantage.
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