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'Game on': School starts teaching pupils Esports

A secondary school in Kent is among the first in the country to start offering its pupils a post-16 qualification in Esports and competitive gaming.

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Witnesses sought after biker seriously hurt near Brands Hatch

Police are urging anyone with information about a crash near Brands Hatch to come forward.

Hundreds of new homes unveiled

Several homes, part of a new development, are now available for people to buy

'Parking charges have led me to shop elsewhere'

Blue badge holders are now being asked to pay at a town centre car park.

Cheekily-named burger joint flips into action

A new independent burger joint has opened with a view to offering a town a new taste experience while also doing good in the community.

'Music has helped shape my life'

A social worker is balancing his day job with producing music on the side, and hoping to inspire others to follow their dreams.

Spillage causing tailbacks near tunnel

There are delays on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel due to reports of a lorry dropping some of its cargo.

Stolen Monroe painting still missing three years on

A painting of Marilyn Monroe stolen from Bluewater is still missing three years on despite all four conmen responsible being brought to justice.

Long queues on M25 after bike crash

Two lanes of a major motorway were shut after a car and bike collided.

Race circuit cancels events due to 'senseless behaviour'

A race circuit has cancelled its midweek car meets due to the behaviour of a few visitors.

Rylan's X-rated discovery during Amazon warehouse shift

TV star Rylan Clark was left in stitches after a visit to Kent's enormous Amazon warehouse.

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Sport

Compton strikes ton in Sevenoaks win

Kent opener Ben Compton struck an unbeaten century to help guide Sevenoaks Vine to victory over Bickley Park in the Kent League Premier Division.

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Spitfires sign off with defeat

Kent Spitfires' T20 Blast campaign finished in the same way it started - with a defeat at Canterbury - on Sunday evening.

Jenman beats the odds at European judo championships

Dartford’s Charlotte Jenman had to overcome the No.1 seeded judo cadet to claim her bronze medal at the European Cadet Championships.

Leaders chase down Kent's total

Kent Spitfires were unable to defend their total of 191-5 in going down to Surrey in the Vitality Blast on Friday night.

'An absolute joke' - Kent's Leaning blasts players' schedule

Wall can have a blast

Murtagh's on the right road

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Dumped Cluckle Brothers looking for home

Two cockerels called Paul and Barry Cluckle are looking for a home after being abandoned.

RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

Warning to dog owners over highly toxic blue-green algae

Dog owners are being told to keep their pets on leads around freshwater as the recent hot weather may increase the growth of toxic blue-green algae.

Cattery opens 'pet food bank' amid cost of living crisis

An RSPCA cattery is offering pet food parcels to owners who are struggling to afford to feed their animals amid the cost of living crisis.

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Festival fun comes to town centre

There will be music, dancing, street performers and discounts and special offers at many businesses next weekend.

A festival to be grateful for

You can win family tickets, including luxury glamping and a packed line-up of music, to this year’s Gratitude Festival.

Strictly stars team up for spectacular one-of-a-kind tour

Two of the show’s best-loved dancers, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, will join forces for a dance extravaganza.

8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

Maze is out of this world

Cultural festival returns to the county

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My Kent Family

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Zipline attraction announces two new rides

Daredevils will get the chance to try out indoor sky diving or a giant swing at Bluewater.

Bubble waffle business to open in town centre

What is polio virus and when should you be vaccinated against it?

Dinner lady Polly, 80, has no intention of retiring

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Gardens

Sweet smelling roses take over castle grounds

5 plants and trees you might not want in your garden

Glorious gardens to visit this month

Beautiful bluebells blossom this spring

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Kent Bike Polo team encourages more people to take up the sport

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Rescue centres at breaking point after a surge of animals being abandoned across Kent

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Businesses in Gravesend finally recover from a damaging month-long closure of their high street

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KentJobs

Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.

Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at shopping centre

Kickstart a career in journalism with a KM apprenticeship

Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

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Publications

Legal Sector Review 2022

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

Next Step

A guide for your future. For Year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

Kent New Homes

The must-see guide to new developments across the county

KEiBA

The Class of 2021: Find out more about the winners of this year's Kent Excellence in Business Awards – better known as the KEiBAs

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Pals to take on 'world's toughest row' - but have never rowed before

Large scale fly-tipping of construction waste

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Mum calls for barbecue beach ban after son's horror fall

Pals to take on 'world's toughest row' - but have never rowed before

Large scale fly-tipping of construction waste

Dartford

'Game on': School starts teaching pupils Esports

Witnesses sought after biker seriously hurt near Brands Hatch

Witnesses sought after biker seriously hurt near Brands Hatch

Hundreds of new homes unveiled

Hundreds of new homes unveiled

'Parking charges have led me to shop elsewhere'

'Parking charges have led me to shop elsewhere'

Cheekily-named burger joint flips into action