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Suspect charged after vehicle break-ins

Police arrest man within minutes of reports of alleged thefts from three vehicles on a residential street.

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.

Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour

A major emergency response was launched to rescue a person trapped in mud.

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.

Concerns grow for missing man

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing man’s welfare who might have travelled to Kent.

MP calls for closed sports centre to become ‘community asset’

A campaign has been launched to protect a sports centre which closed without warning from the “wrong kind of buyer”.

'Don't move our bus station - new park will be full of druggies!’

Frustrated residents say plans to relocate a town centre bus station and replace it with a park will encourage drug users and anti-social behaviour.

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.

Arrest after 7 town centre shop windows smashed

A man has been arrested after multiple shop windows were damaged in a town centre during the early hours.

Coroner orders hospital bosses to take action after teacher’s ‘avoidable’ death

A hospital trust has been told to take action following the “avoidable” death of a primary school teacher.

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…

Drug dealer ordered to pay back £200,000

A cannabis dealer has been ordered to repay his ill-gotten gains or spend longer in prison and still have to pay back the cash.

Knife found under back seat of man’s car was used 'for fishing'

A blade discovered by police under a car seat was used for fishing, a court heard when the vehicle’s owner appeared before magistrates.

Tragic Leah died after taking cocaine, inquest hears

A young woman whose body was found in undergrowth 12 days after she was reported missing died of cocaine toxicity.

‘It's more than just a church - it can't be sold off'

The congregation of a much-loved church has been left devastated as the venue is set to be sold off, after being closed for more than 18 months.

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.

Why Kent can bounce back after hundreds lose jobs in collapse of two firms

After almost 400 jobs in Kent were lost in a single day, experts have explained why the county’s economy is well-placed to withstand the impact.

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’.

Arrest after man ‘brandished axe and threatened people’ in town centre

A suspect has been charged after a man was reportedly wielding an axe and threatening people in a town centre.

Air ambulance lands near beach after man falls from height

An air ambulance landed near a popular beach after a man suffered a “serious” fall and was later taken to hospital.

Tragic teen was electrocuted and struck by train, inquest hears

A much-loved 18-year-old who died at a railway station was electrocuted on a live line before later being struck by a train, an inquest has heard.

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‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

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

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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

‘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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Bonner looks to get his Gillingham squad “sharper, fitter and up to speed”

A full week of training has come at a good time for Gillingham, according to the manager.

Gillingham striker “treated badly” on return to Crewe

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Suspect charged after vehicle break-ins

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

Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour

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

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Concerns grow for missing man

MP calls for closed sports centre to become ‘community asset’

'Don't move our bus station - new park will be full of druggies!’

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

Arrest after 7 town centre shop windows smashed

Coroner orders hospital bosses to take action after teacher’s ‘avoidable’ death

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Drug dealer ordered to pay back £200,000

Knife found under back seat of man’s car was used 'for fishing'

Tragic Leah died after taking cocaine, inquest hears

‘It's more than just a church - it can't be sold off'

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

Why Kent can bounce back after hundreds lose jobs in collapse of two firms

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

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

Arrest after man ‘brandished axe and threatened people’ in town centre

Air ambulance lands near beach after man falls from height

Tragic teen was electrocuted and struck by train, inquest hears

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Ban on takeaways near schools fails to curb rates of child obesity

‘More than a lick of paint’: Sports centres to be spruced up with savings

‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

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

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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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Bonner looks to get his Gillingham squad “sharper, fitter and up to speed”

Gillingham striker “treated badly” on return to Crewe

FA Trophy weekend round-up

“Huff and puff, but nothing to blow the door down”

Report: Back-to back defeats for Gillingham

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