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Families protest against disability benefits changes

Protestors have gathered at County Hall to demonstrate against the changes to disability benefits.

‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

An “unusual” formation of bumpy clouds was spotted over the Kent skyline glowing a vibrant red at sunset.

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

The government is set to go ahead with cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners across the country.

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Construction is finally underway to rebuild a row of houses destroyed in a harrowing gas explosion.

Finishing date revealed for park’s long-anticipated £70k makeover featuring tennis court and gym

The finishing date for a park’s long-anticipated £70,000 makeover including a tennis court and gym has been revealed.

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‘Being told he’ll be released early has left me physically sick’

A woman whose ex-boyfriend threatened to slit her throat says she has had nightmares since learning he will be released early from prison.

‘The road was closed for seven weeks - why didn’t they fix a single pothole?’

Furious residents have slammed a council for failing to fix a single pothole during a seven-week closure of a main road.

Questions over future of two popular garden centres in Kent

A question mark hangs over the future of two of Kent’s most popular garden centres after investors embarked on a restructuring process.

‘Massive bang’ as huge lorry fire on M20 makes houses shake

Shocked villagers heard a "massive bang" as a huge lorry fire on the M20 made their houses shake.

Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

A set of historic barns sold to a mystery buyer almost a decade ago are to go under the hammer.

Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

Five stores in the county have won a reprieve after a consortium saved a popular brand from administration - but it is too late for three shops.

Reports of injuries after road smash

Police and ambulance crews attended the scene of a smash today which has left a key road closed.

‘Disappointment’ as plans for unique ‘Grand Designs’ eco-home refused

Eye-catching plans to build an off-grid eco-home have been rejected as planning officers say the scheme would “encroach” on open countryside.

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

People in Kent are being told to expect “thundery rain” and flooding as wet weather hits the county this weekend.

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

If the summer holidays have cleared out your bank account, don’t worry - we’ve got six free days out that the whole family will love.

Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

Plans to turn a plot of land into a home for a Gypsy family of 14 have been refused by a council, and labeled “intrusive” and “incongruous”.

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

From abandoned department stores to old shopping centres, we’ve had a look at some of the big plans for Kent’s ugliest sites.

Vans line street in poignant tribute to legendary ice cream man

A convoy of ice cream vans drove through a town in tribute to the owner of an iconic business who served the community for 70 years.

Severe disruption across railway network after multiple incidents

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident near a railway station.

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

A high street pub has shut its doors suddenly after 75 years of trading in a village high street.

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

Is it game over for Secret Drinker in the pub with the turbo-charged barmaids?

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Lifestyle shop Oliver Bonas has moved into a former Topshop, while Lucy and Yak prepares to open its first Kent store.

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Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I turned my unassuming Kent garden into a stunning mini-rainforest’

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‘You sound like a doughnut after 4-0 loss but we played very well’

Danny Kedwell says Ashford’s 4-0 defeat at title favourites Ramsgate wasn’t a true reflection of the game.

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Families protest against disability benefits changes

‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Finishing date revealed for park’s long-anticipated £70k makeover featuring tennis court and gym

‘Being told he’ll be released early has left me physically sick’

‘The road was closed for seven weeks - why didn’t they fix a single pothole?’

Questions over future of two popular garden centres in Kent

‘Massive bang’ as huge lorry fire on M20 makes houses shake

Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

Reports of injuries after road smash

‘Disappointment’ as plans for unique ‘Grand Designs’ eco-home refused

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

Vans line street in poignant tribute to legendary ice cream man

Severe disruption across railway network after multiple incidents

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Gardens

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I turned my unassuming Kent garden into a stunning mini-rainforest’

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‘You sound like a doughnut after 4-0 loss but we played very well’

Muyeye leads Kent’s resistance

Kent lose early wickets in reply

Crawley back in England squad

Promotion an ‘incredible achievement’

Parkinson checks visitors’ progress

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