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Police have confirmed a missing man in his 40s has now been found safe and well.
Keep the kids happy for hours with a visit to one of Kent’s country parks. Here’s some of our top picks.
A once-derelict building left abandoned for almost 20 years has been transformed into five modern flats.
A beach access road will stay shut until the end of next week while a series of landslips are investigated.
The population of Kent is soaring at a time when housing stock is insufficient to meet demand, a new study has found.
Plans have been submitted for a new park to replace a town centre bus station, despite fears it will encourage drug users and anti-social behaviour.
The number of patients forced to endure long waits in A&E corridors continues to soar as an alarming crisis deepens across Kent.
As lovebirds across the county celebrate Valentine’s Day, we retell the romantic, bizarre and funny stories of how Kent couples fell in love.
Kent’s biggest and most beleaguered local authority has agreed a balanced budget – but its leadership issued dire warnings about the future.
A pub dating back to the 15th century has announced its sudden closure - with plans to sell it in motion.
A museum hopes to raise £58k in less than three weeks on behalf of "the nation" - to stop a collection of war medals from going to private buyers.
A celebrity chef has closed his Kent restaurant due to “challenging market conditions”.
Three building projects in Kent are among the nominations for a national architectural award.
Jeremy Clarkson became stuck for hours at a “gigantic” Kent lorry park while waiting for paperwork to be signed.
An independent clothes shop is closing after 11 years as its owner embarks on a new career.
A mystery Kent man won a huge £1 million in a Euromillions draw, and plans to start his own business with the cash.
Two women and one man are due in court over thefts from cars, as police appeal for more victims to come forward.
A couple have ditched the “dangerous, scary and bleak” UK in favour of world schooling their son.
A safari truck could be converted into a holiday let at a Kent animal park which welcomed more than 80,000 overnight guests last year.
We had a day out in a Kent town to see if it can live up to the hype of being declared the best place to visit in the UK.
A long-empty historic church could be converted into homes if new plans are given the green light.
A disused car garage on a Kent high street could be replaced with a new residential development under fresh proposals.
A duo’s hopes of launching a town centre rock bar have been dashed amid fears over loud noise.
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Insuring a vehicle can be expensive, here’s how to reduce your annual renewal premiums
Thirteen general knowledge questions to tackle - including sport, science, stews and Scrabble
Diabetes is on the rise across the country, so it’s essential you know its signs and symptoms
As well as shedding pounds and controlling diabetes, Ozempic and Wegovy can help you drink less, researchers suggest
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A five-goal Isthmian Premier game went the way of frontrunners Dartford, who are unbeaten in an incredible 21 league matches, at Hendon.
Gillingham had a goal disallowed and a penalty appeal turned down on Saturday but the manager wasn’t willing to criticise the referee.
Gillingham bossed the second half against Crewe on Saturday but were unable to make it count.
Follow all the afternoon’s football action as it happens in our live blog, including Gillingham’s game at home to Crewe.
Gillingham’s man-of-the-moment Robbie McKenzie hopes their midweek performance and his super strike is something for them to build on.
Elliott Nevitt’s struggling for goals at Gillingham but his manager has previously felt the pain of what the striker can do.
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