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New smoke-free areas are set to be introduced in six Kent districts this year - but there are concerns over a lack of enforcement.
Socialite Virginia Courtauld's diamond-encrusted brooches are going on display at an English Heritage attraction
As BBC soap EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary, we speak to a long-time scriptwriter on the show who lifts the lid on life in Albert Square.
An at-risk animal rescue centre’s tongue in cheek fundraising campaign to name their ex on a bag of dog poo for £5 has gone viral.
A weapons haul has been recovered by police after being stashed inside a suitcase spotted dangling out from a hedgerow by a man out walking his dog.
A ewe which is carrying two lambs might have to be put down after suffering horror injuries in a dog attack.
A football club has sought to reassure park users and dog walkers over the re-emergence of controversial plans to “fence off” part of a park.
Temperatures across the county are expected to rise leading to hopes it may bring an end to a prolonged spell of chilly conditions.
A couple stole various grocery items from a store because they had no money but then sold the items to fuel their heroin habit.
We look at whether devolution in Kent could mean better bus services for people living in areas in danger of being cut off when a route is axed.
Development at part of a sprawling 'garden city' totalling 15,000 homes has been halted - due to a population of rare arachnids.
A helicopter was seen flying low over the River Thames near the Dartford Crossing after police recovered a vehicle linked to a fatal shooting.
Keep the kids happy for hours with a visit to one of Kent’s country parks. Here’s some of our top picks.
A teacher who “blurred boundaries” and shared personal medical information with a pupil has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct.
A newsagents will be closing its doors after three decades and will be replaced by a popular bakery chain.
A person has died after an incident near a railway station.
A pooch is lucky to be alive after vets discovered two huge growths weighing over 5kg in her stomach which were crushing her organs.
The population of Kent is soaring at a time when housing stock is insufficient to meet demand, a new study has found.
The number of patients forced to endure long waits in A&E corridors continues to soar as an alarming crisis deepens across Kent.
As lovebirds across the county celebrate Valentine’s Day, we retell the romantic, bizarre and funny stories of how Kent couples fell in love.
A mum-of-four has landed a £50,000 investment from business moguls after appearing on BBC One’s hit show Dragons’ Den.
Emergency services were called and services were suspended after a person was hit by a train.
Kent’s biggest and most beleaguered local authority has agreed a balanced budget – but its leadership issued dire warnings about the future.
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As energy bills increase, medical experts highlight the dangers cold homes can have on our health.
Help for hard-up householders with energy debt as multi-million-pound scheme is extended.
Looking for help to beat the bugs and sicknesses? Here’s why this ‘liquid gold’ could be for you.
Insuring a vehicle can be expensive, here’s how to reduce your annual renewal premiums
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Kent director of cricket Simon Cook hopes the short-term pain of County Championship relegation can lead to long-term gains for the county.
A five-goal Isthmian Premier game went the way of frontrunners Dartford, who are unbeaten in an incredible 21 league matches, at Hendon.
Dartford forward Callum Jones has revealed why his work rate is so impressive.
There will be Kent interest at this year’s England Golf Awards - with the county represented in three categories.
Dartford will look to extend their advantage at the top of Isthmian Premier on Tuesday night – and make club history in the process.
Kent Spitfires’ skipper Sam Billings celebrated his latest T20 success at the weekend.
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