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Dine in style at Kent's new The Ivy restaurant

Win a place for you and three guests at The Ivy's open night in Canterbury.

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.

‘Bill’s off his head and I won’t be able to stop him’: WhatsApp exchange before dad fatally stabbed

A dad of three was warned he would "get hurt" in WhastApp messages sent on the night he was knifed to death outside a village pub.

Bosses at Kent’s biggest Pride event shocked as council blocks use of park

Bosses of Kent’s biggest Pride festival have described their shock as council bosses say next year’s event cannot be held in the park it calls home.

Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built

Council bosses believe they have finally found a solution to a long-running environmental issue preventing thousands of new homes from being built.

Fines overturned for cigarette littering - because planters ‘look like ashtrays’

People hit with fixed penalty notices for dropping cigarette butts in high street planters that “look like ashtrays” have had the fines rescinded.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Disruption on major road as plan for two weeks of roadworks revealed

A 140-metre stretch of road will close for two weeks later this month, bringing a 25-mile diversion, temporary traffic lights and overnight closures.

Popular clothing brand confirms first Kent store

A popular clothing brand famous for its dungarees has revealed its first Kent opening date.

Why Kent MP won't trigger by-election despite quitting party

Some constituents and activists are calling for a by-election after a Kent MP resigned from Labour - but she has explained why she won’t stand down.

Kent officers rank below national average

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.

Could discovery of rare fungus block bid for new 1,800-home 'village'?

A rare fungus once thought to be extinct in the UK could block a new 1,800-home 'village' being built off the A2, campaigners hope.

Man accused of murdering dad of three outside pub: ‘I only wanted to scare him off’

A man on trial for murder has told a jury he had only wanted to “scare off” his alleged victim with the knife used to kill him.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild

The rare birds were not seen in the Kentish skies for 200 years and have been released into the wild as part of a ground-breaking project.

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Secret Drinker ducks into a large family restaurant and pub on the coast

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell is set to open its first restaurant in a Kent district creating 20 jobs inside a former Debenhams store.

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

A leisure centre has officially closed following a “challenging summer”.

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Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Harbledown CC have been celebrating a title-winning season - once again!

Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

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Dine in style at Kent's new The Ivy restaurant

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

‘Bill’s off his head and I won’t be able to stop him’: WhatsApp exchange before dad fatally stabbed

Bosses at Kent’s biggest Pride event shocked as council blocks use of park

Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built

Fines overturned for cigarette littering - because planters ‘look like ashtrays’

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Disruption on major road as plan for two weeks of roadworks revealed

Popular clothing brand confirms first Kent store

Why Kent MP won't trigger by-election despite quitting party

Kent officers rank below national average

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Could discovery of rare fungus block bid for new 1,800-home 'village'?

Man accused of murdering dad of three outside pub: ‘I only wanted to scare him off’

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild

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‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Second council to consider temporary 'pod homes’

Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Gardens

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

Teenager Denly commits to stay with Kent

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Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

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