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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.

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.

'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.

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.

Kent officers rank below national average

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

10 days of ‘absolute chaos’ and sleepless nights finally end

Sleep-deprived residents kept awake by 24-hour water main works finally have some peace after the end of the disruptive project.

Anger as rugby club targeted by vandals twice in one month

Bosses at a rugby club say they are “absolutely gutted” their equipment was damaged by vandals for the second time this month.

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.

£19m pool revamp could be complete in three years - but slides set for axe

A major renovation project at a leisure centre could be complete by 2027, but users say it’s a shame the slides will be removed.

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.

Man caught on CCTV sniffing cocaine outside pub had knife in Mercedes

A man caught on CCTV sniffing cocaine outside a pub was found to have a knife in his Mercedes.

Number of road closures in Kent at a record high

“Universally annoying” road closures on Kent’s roads have reached a record high, new figures have disclosed.

24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

A yellow weather warning has been issued as some locations could see 80-100 mm of rain develop over the course of 12 to 24 hours.

Controversial plans for 140 homes approved despite safety fears

Plans to build 140 new homes have been approved three years after the scheme was initially submitted, despite concerns over safety and loss of land.

Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock

A countywide restriction on the movement of farm animals has been brought in after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.

Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.

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‘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.

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell is set to open its first restaurant in a Kent district creating 20 jobs inside a former Debenhams store.

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

A leisure centre has officially closed following a “challenging summer”.

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Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

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Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

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

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

'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

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

Kent officers rank below national average

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

10 days of ‘absolute chaos’ and sleepless nights finally end

Anger as rugby club targeted by vandals twice in one month

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

£19m pool revamp could be complete in three years - but slides set for axe

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

Man caught on CCTV sniffing cocaine outside pub had knife in Mercedes

Number of road closures in Kent at a record high

24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

Controversial plans for 140 homes approved despite safety fears

Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock

Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

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

Second council to consider temporary 'pod homes’

Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

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‘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

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Gardens

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

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

Teenager Denly commits to stay with Kent

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Win a place for you and three guests at The Ivy's open night in Canterbury

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