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Sadness as ‘celebrity’ horse that roamed Kent countryside for 30 years dies

Sadness as ‘celebrity’ horse that roamed Kent countryside for 30 years dies

Having grazed the hills above a town for almost three decades, a “local celebrity” has died sparking tributes from animal lovers.

Four dead, including child ‘trampled to death’, during Channel crossing attempts

Four dead, including child ‘trampled to death’, during Channel crossing attempts

Four people have died in “two tragedies” in the Channel, including a two-year-old boy who was “trampled to death”.

Father-of-seven with no licence caught driving sister's van twice by same officer

Father-of-seven with no licence caught driving sister's van twice by same officer

A father-of-seven who had his licence stripped away was spotted behind the wheel of his sister’s works van twice by the same police officer.

‘Fox keeps breaking in and sleeping on our sofa’

‘Fox keeps breaking in and sleeping on our sofa’

A terrified mum fears a wild fox which repeatedly smashes through the cat flap to snuggle on her sofa could attack her children.

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

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

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

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.

Son’s ‘constant’ calls to reach dad found dead on beach

Son’s ‘constant’ calls to reach dad found dead on beach

A man may have suffered a ‘violent or unnatural’ death at a beach as he was called repeatedly by his son throughout the morning, an inquest has heard.

Major seaside A-road shut due to emergency repairs

Major seaside A-road shut due to emergency repairs

Motorists have been facing a traffic headache on a busy stretch while emergency repairs are carried out.

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

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

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

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

Ferry services suspended amid strike action at port

Ferry services suspended amid strike action at port

Ferry services to Dover were suspended or delayed due to strike action at the Port of Calais.

Man found dead at beach

Man found dead at beach

A man in his 40s was found dead after concern was raised for a person.

Delays cleared after lorry smash on major route

Delays cleared after lorry smash on major route

Traffic has cleared on the A2 following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

‘Cushty! I’ll take that!’: Thug who broke woman’s nose reacts to jail sentence

‘Cushty! I’ll take that!’: Thug who broke woman’s nose reacts to jail sentence

A man who broke a woman's nose and knocked out a tooth after she refused to hand him a can of beer expressed delight with the length of his jail term.

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

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

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.

Teams travel over 1000 miles in £500 cars for charity

Teams travel over 1000 miles in £500 cars for charity

For the 15th year in a row, groups travelled from England to Rome in themed cars to raise money for a charity.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

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…

Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild

Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild

The rare birds were not seen in the Kentish skies for 200 years and have been released into the wild as part of a ground-breaking project.

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

Sniffer dogs were used to find hauls of illegal tobacco products in combined raids on five shops across Kent.

Everything we know about the Russian ship stranded off Kent carrying explosives

Everything we know about the Russian ship stranded off Kent carrying explosives

A ship carrying tonnes of explosives has docked 15 miles off the Kent coast, but is she dangerous and why is she there? Here’s everything we know...

Woman receives prize from pub 25 years after winning competition

Woman receives prize from pub 25 years after winning competition

A bride who won a pub competition as a child will finally receive her prize, 25 years on.

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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’

‘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

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

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

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

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

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

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 to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

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’

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

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

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

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

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Sport

FA Trophy weekend round-up

FA Trophy weekend round-up

Isthmian Premier Folkestone thumped Isthmian South Central side Ascot United in the FA Trophy third qualifying round at Cheriton Road.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

New Whites faces not ruled out

New Whites faces not ruled out

Dover boss Jake Leberl is open to adding reinforcements to his Isthmian Premier squad.

Crash a serious blow for Dixon’s title hopes

Crash a serious blow for Dixon’s title hopes

Back-to-back races outside the points have left Jake Dixon’s Moto2 glory bid looking slim.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

A late winner meant Folkestone returned empty-handed from Chichester in Isthmian Premier on Saturday.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results.

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