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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

10 October 2024

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

08 October 2024

Kent’s first Reform councillor claims some Tories could defect in the coming weeks - and thinks the party can “take control” of the county council.

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Funeral procession to go through high street for town ‘legend’

Funeral procession to go through high street for town ‘legend’

08 October 2024

A procession will be held in a high street following the death of a beloved business owner in the town.

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

08 October 2024

Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.

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‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules

Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules

03 October 2024

New pictures show the reclaiming of land at a dock to make space for forthcoming EU border checks.

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New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

01 October 2024

France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

26 September 2024

Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.

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387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

23 September 2024

Almost 400 people in Kent have lost their jobs after two big employers went into administration on the same day.

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Lion born at Kent park marks huge milestone in the wild

Lion born at Kent park marks huge milestone in the wild

22 September 2024

A lion has become the first of its kind born in captivity in the UK to make a kill in the wild.

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Thieves steal £13k worth of electric bikes from shop

Thieves steal £13k worth of electric bikes from shop

18 September 2024

Several electric bikes worth £65,000 have been reported stolen during a break-in at a town centre shop.

Well-known roadside cafe set for complete overhaul to shake ‘dirty’ reputation

Well-known roadside cafe set for complete overhaul to shake ‘dirty’ reputation

18 September 2024

A popular cafe that closed following a zero-star food hygiene rating is set to reopen after a major revamp - including losing its famous colours.

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Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event

Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event

17 September 2024

The unique dining experience includes four delicious courses and takes place at one of the county’s biggest wildlife parks.

High street ‘legend’ given just weeks to live

High street ‘legend’ given just weeks to live

14 September 2024

The family of a popular business owner who has been told he has just weeks left to live say he will be “missed by everyone”.

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‘It’s a mess - why have they left it like this?’

‘It’s a mess - why have they left it like this?’

13 September 2024

The site of an abandoned seafront development has been left in a “mess” and must be cleared immediately, a councillor says.

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Former Kent footballer jailed after leaving girl, 2, with life-changing injuries

Former Kent footballer jailed after leaving girl, 2, with life-changing injuries

10 September 2024

The family of a two-year-old who was left with life-changing injuries branded her attacker a “violent coward” after he was sentenced.

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

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

08 September 2024

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

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How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

07 September 2024

The death of a 13-year-old has inspired a remarkable legacy, raising £300,000 and helping to train more than 100 medical staff in paediatric care.

UK’s first school skatepark set to open despite ‘major concerns’

UK’s first school skatepark set to open despite ‘major concerns’

06 September 2024

A secondary school is building a skatepark in its grounds in what will be a UK first - despite "major concerns" from neighbours.

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