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Families protest against disability benefits changes

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

‘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.

Lovely jubbly! Only Fools and Horses musical hits the road

The musical, based on the 1980s sitcom, is going on tour with comedy giant Paul Whitehouse.

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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.

Woman bitten on train by ‘out of control’ dog

Police investigating after a woman was bitten by a dog on a train are trying to trace a man they think can help with their inquiries.

‘We don’t want mourners faced with trucks’

A cemetery is locked in a dispute with a local council over plans for a new road to avoid mourners being faced with builders accessing the site.

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.

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.

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.

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

Lord Michael Howard has revealed he predicted Liz Truss would be an “absolute disaster” as Prime Minister before she landed the top job.

Mystery woman wins £100k on lottery

A woman known only as Mrs Z is planning a holiday after scooping a six-figure sum on an instant win game.

Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

A yellow weather warning is in place for heavy rain across the whole of Kent with the chance of power cuts and flooding.

‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

A county councillor’s calls for 10% of jobs to be culled at KCC has been described as “beyond insulting” by a union.

All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes have reopened after a multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned car caused four lanes of a busy road to be closed

Call to fight changes to disability benefit payment

A demonstration is being arranged to counter changes described as a “tax on the disabled”.

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers are expected to hit the county.

The robots that could help Kent’s fruit picking problems

A new technology in action on a Kent farm may solve the shortage of fruit-pickers - by using robots.

Mum fears disabled people ‘could die’ due to care cost hike

A mother is considering legal action against a council following a change in the way disability benefits are calculated.

Automatic service charge 'like someone's putting their hand in my pocket!'

An automatic service charge on your bill is becoming a regular occurrence, some customers in Kent think the tipping trend should be scrapped.

‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

A private ambulance company that provided transport for NHS patients to reach hospital appointments has suddenly ceased trading.

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Tory leadership contender

Conservative Party leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has told the Kent Politics Podcast why he thinks his party lost the general election.

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Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

The team behind a free food and drink festival are returning for a second year of street food stalls, live music and comedy nights.

The pub where all pints are a fiver - apart from the ones costing £4.20 and £5.50!

There’s confusion with the prices and the front door as Secret Drinker ends up in a pub all on his lonesome

‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

An opening date has been confirmed for a much-awaited discount chain store, once home to a supermarket chain.

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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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Southern Counties East round-up

VCD continued their relentless form at the top of the Southern Counties East Premier Division.

Reaction from the manager after another red card for Gillingham

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Bexley and Bromley

Families protest against disability benefits changes

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

Lovely jubbly! Only Fools and Horses musical hits the road

Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

Woman bitten on train by ‘out of control’ dog

‘We don’t want mourners faced with trucks’

Questions over future of two popular garden centres in Kent

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

Mystery woman wins £100k on lottery

Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

Call to fight changes to disability benefit payment

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

The robots that could help Kent’s fruit picking problems

Mum fears disabled people ‘could die’ due to care cost hike

Automatic service charge 'like someone's putting their hand in my pocket!'

‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Tory leadership contender

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Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

The pub where all pints are a fiver - apart from the ones costing £4.20 and £5.50!

The pub where all pints are a fiver - apart from the ones costing £4.20 and £5.50!

‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

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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Southern Counties East round-up

Reaction from the manager after another red card for Gillingham

Isthmian League round-up

Gillingham's boss salutes team’s “amazing mentality” after beating Tranmere

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Report: Gillingham maintain winning home form

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