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Five Kent seaside towns have been hit by a house price slump as Londoners are “cooling” on the idea of relocating to the coast.
Richard Branson's Virgin Group make a bid to break Eurostar’s monopoly on services through the Channel Tunnel.
A man taken to hospital after being hit by a car on a busy road near a retail park has died.
An activity centre with a zipwire, skydive experience, aerial trek course and cold water swimming wants to start serving hot food.
A closed sports centre described as the “heart of the community” faces an uncertain future after a funding bid was rejected in a scathing takedown.
The leaders of Kent’s councils have written to the government to express an interest in joining the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP).
A beauty branch is set to open at Bluewater this year after closing its previous branch back in 2012.
A winter flu crisis is crippling overwhelmed hospitals across Kent as a record number of patients endure long waits for a bed.
With Kent’s hospitals gripped by a winter flu crisis, we asked the county’s MPs for their thoughts on the alarming waiting times in A&E.
The biggest proposed change in the way local government is run in Kent for 50 years has taken another bold step.
A dashcam video shows two dogs being dragged by the side of a car on a main road, prompting an RSPCA investigation.
A weather warning for ice is in place this morning as the cold snap continues following last night’s snow and sleet.
Snow has started settling in towns across the county as flood and cold weather warnings remain in place.
Footage has been captured of the trail of destruction left by a BMW which crashed into a car park wall and several other vehicles.
Five abandoned puppies have been saved after they were found trapped inside a wooden box with the lid nailed shut.
Concerns have been raised over the number of Kent fire service staff who have been off sick for mental health reasons.
A snow warning is now in force with the county being advised it could see flurries, while flood and cold weather warnings remain in place.
Claims a controversial lorry park for hundreds of HGVs should be built at a motorway junction near a major Kent tourist attraction has sparked a spat.
The “well loved” owner of a motor accessories store who spent every moment he could making sure everyone had the parts they needed has died, aged 78.
A group of beer-loving ramblers have completed a series of walks totalling 230 miles as they visited every Wetherspoon pub in Kent on foot.
An amber cold weather alert covering Kent has been extended until Tuesday as the county continues to face freezing conditions.
The planned closure of a busy motorway junction for a new safety barrier to be installed will go-ahead later this month.
Police are looking into suspected fraud by a Kent-based videographer after claims numerous couples were left waiting for their wedding videos.
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The actor who played Barry Evans in EastEnders on why he had to confront the spirit of a wife killer.
With Celebrity Traitors coming soon, presenter Claudia Winkleman looks ahead to the BBC show.
From starting the process to how to care for your hair – here’s your expert guide to going grey.
Experts reveal what checking your phone first thing in the morning does to your brain.
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Adam Hollioake’s arrival as Kent head coach may help further strengthen one of the county’s relationships with a side Down Under.
Fawkham-based Un-Limited Motorsport’s new signing Dexter Patterson has plenty of motivation on his return to the British Touring Car Championship.
Dartford captain Josh Hill was so surprised by his 35-yard wonder strike, he forgot to do his goal celebration!
Tonbridge AC’s James Kingston continued his domination of the Kent Cross-Country Championships at the weekend.
A Kent Women’s match will begin the county’s Canterbury Cricket Week for the first time this year.
Dartford assistant manager Roland Edge believes their squad is littered with potential matchwinners.
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