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Historic pub saved from closure after homes plan refused

A village’s only pub has been saved from closure after plans to build six homes on its car park were refused.

Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

Kent County Council faces a £55 million increase in savings it must make in the near future or face going bust, according to new statistics.

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

A luxury £14 million mansion featuring bluebell woodlands and some of England’s “most breathtaking views” has hit the market.

Four teenagers charged after town centre brawl

Charges have been brought against four teenagers following a town centre fight, which saw three people assaulted.

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

The BBC says it is working to fix a 'glitch' in its weather app after hurricane winds were forecast for Kent.

Ofsted rates nursery with cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes ‘inadequate’

Inspectors have slapped a nursery with an ‘inadequate’ rating after cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes were not made safe.

Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

Flood alerts have been issued across the county following a night of heavy rain and weather warnings.

‘It’s insane!’ Four town centre streets to shut over next five months

Furious residents are calling on a council to scrap controversial roadworks that are set to shut four town centre streets over the next five months.

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the county with travel disruption expected.

Heartbreak as much-loved beauty salon boss dies aged 33

A beauty salon owner who bravely battled cancer with “dignity and grace” has died aged 33.

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Take a trip along Kent’s rivers and see if you can spot a herd of seals this autumn

Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

Nearly 30,000 adults and children are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD in what critics are calling a “broken” system.

Kent’s first zero-emission bus route to launch next month - with diesel buses

The county’s first zero-emission bus route will finally launch next month - but with diesel-powered vehicles instead of electric.

Town’s fourth Costa to open next month as drive-thru nears completion

A town’s fourth Costa Coffee is set to open next month as work on a new drive-thru branch nears completion.

Stranded ship with explosive cargo ‘poses no threat’, owners insist

A ship stranded at anchor off the Kent coast due to fears over its potentially explosive cargo poses “no threat in its current state”.

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.

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

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

'I won't stop until huge broadband cabinet on my land is gone'

A man is embroiled in a row with Virgin Media after returning home to find workers digging a huge trench for a broadband cabinet outside.

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

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

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

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Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

A vacant high street unit which served as a travel agents for almost 40 years could become a new Asian-themed restaurant.

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

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TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

A popular American food chain has been bought out, but a number of its restaurants are to close.

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

Two shop owners fed up of having to travel to London for good quality Asian produce have opened their own cash and carry.

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Secret Drinker ducks into a large family restaurant and pub on the coast

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

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Bell-Drummond: I will learn from Kent’s tough year

Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond insists he will learn from Kent’s County Championship Division 1 relegation.

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Historic pub saved from closure after homes plan refused

Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

Four teenagers charged after town centre brawl

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

Ofsted rates nursery with cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes ‘inadequate’

Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

‘It’s insane!’ Four town centre streets to shut over next five months

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

Heartbreak as much-loved beauty salon boss dies aged 33

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

Kent’s first zero-emission bus route to launch next month - with diesel buses

Town’s fourth Costa to open next month as drive-thru nears completion

Stranded ship with explosive cargo ‘poses no threat’, owners insist

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

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

'I won't stop until huge broadband cabinet on my land is gone'

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

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

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New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

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Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Gardens

Garden centre site on market for £7 million

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

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