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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

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.

‘Appalling’ paving repair branded a ‘joke’

Residents have hit out over “unacceptable” repairs made to sunken town centre paving, branding the work a “joke”.

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

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

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.

No-swim warning removed as water quality improves

A “no-swim” warning has been removed from a Kent beach after testing showed the water quality had returned to an acceptable level.

Manhunt after gun dealer skips trial

Police are hunting a fugitive who imported firearms through Kent and failed to show up at court.

Town’s oldest pub goes on the market for more than half a million

A town’s oldest tavern with a vibrant history dating back to the 18th century has gone on the market for more than half a million pounds.

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 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

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’

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

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

‘Appalling’ paving repair branded a ‘joke’

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

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

No-swim warning removed as water quality improves

Manhunt after gun dealer skips trial

Town’s oldest pub goes on the market for more than half a million

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

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

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

‘Fox keeps breaking in and sleeping on our sofa’

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

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

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