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Hotel lined up for theme park

Major hotel chain Radisson has announced a deal to open a 430 room hotel on a major theme park resort.

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'We are not an amusement park'

The managing director of an adventure centre that's coming to a shopping centre next year has defended its plans.

Man accused of 'gym murder' on trial

The trial of a 37-year-old accused of murdering a man who was stabbed at a gym has begun.

More than £200k seized in county lines crackdown

More than £200,000 in cash, weapons, drugs and cars were seized by police in one day.

Pupil picks up top GCSEs after hit-and-run crash

Six months ago a teenager was put into a coma after a hit-and-run crash — but he's fought back to pick up some incredible GCSE results.

Report says NHS Trust has improved

A year after a hospital trust was told to improve it has received a 'Good' rating from the CQC.

GCSE Results Day 2019

Teenagers from across the county are heading into school today to pick up their GCSE results - here's how they did.

KMTickets

Check out this year’s best shows and ticket deals for the West End!

Tot died after choking on a snack

A toddler who died after choking on a cocktail sausage arrived at hospital with breathing tubes in the wrong place, an inquest heard.

Police issue third appeal for missing teen

Police have issued a third appeal for information about a missing teenager.

'You are a dangerous young man'

A smirking bully, who put an ex-lover through a vile eight-year campaign of harassment, has been given an extended jail sentence.

Police chase through town

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on multiple offences after allegedly failing to stop.

What's on across Kent this bumper bank holiday weekend

From family days out watching jousting to live music, outdoor fun and even an ice cream festival, here's what's on this bank holiday weekend.

Traffic held on A2

Traffic is being held after a collision on the A2 has blocked both lanes.

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Sport

Wabo: This is what I love

Norman Wabo is relishing the pressure of senior football following his release from Southend.

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Blake has big plans

Alex Blake discusses cracking the T20 circuit, Kent's Blast campaign and the secrets behind hitting sixes.

Darts bosses feeling the pressure

Dartford’s two games over the Bank Holiday weekend could make or break the futures of joint-managers Adam Flanagan and Jamie Coyle.

Walker: We need to put it right

Kent Cricket head coach Matt Walker says Surrey T20 game comes at just the right time after batting collapse against Essex.

Milne injury blow for Kent

Billings: A remarkable day

Kent Cricket's worst performance for 149 years

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Latest unemployment figures revealed

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has increased every month for the past year.

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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