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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch made her second visit to the county in weeks, promising to scrap inheritance tax rule changes affecting farmers.
Ahead of the May 1 local election, we look at who may take control of County Hall before KCC is broken up to make way for new councils in Kent.
It has been called the number one location to visit in the UK - but “alarming” statistics reveal a darker side to this Kent town.
A cruel thief who left his mum "heartbroken" after he burgled the family home has been jailed.
Plans for a new BMX and mountain bike track at a school have been approved, despite residents fearing it will be like “living next to a motorway”.
Data shows more than 1,600 fires were started intentionally in Kent over the last year, nearly four call-outs every day.
New figures have revealed the cheapest and most expensive places to buy a home in Kent - but what is it like to live in each area?
Tributes have been paid to a woman described as “endlessly curious but with a steely determination” who will be remembered for helping others.
Plans have emerged for a new eco-friendly waste processing plant that could supply gas to 7,000 homes a year.
Our reporter visited a seaside spot on a sunny weekend afternoon - and was left wondering why it was so quiet.
Here are just some of the shoplifters who were convicted in Kent’s magistrates’ courts as offences reach an all-time high.
A young girl subjected to an alleged rape ordeal by three men has told a court she feared she would be killed if she tried to shout for help.
Holidaymakers have been hit with surprise extra charges on the Eurotunnel for failing to comply with a “totally immoral” change in ticket terms.
Drivers visiting several Kent hospitals will soon have to change how they pay for parking.
A young girl was repeatedly raped by three men who passed her around "like a receptacle" for their sexual gratification, a court has heard.
Long-awaited digital border checks for cross-Channel passengers are expected to be introduced this autumn.
A man has been charged after a woman’s campervan was set alight while she slept inside.
A leaflet removed from circulation by Reform UK after complaints about a breach of election rules has been reported to the police.
Make the most of the four-day weekend with outdoor trails, Easter egg hunts, traditional bonnet parades and more.
From clearing needle-strewn drug dens to taking tonnes of waste from hoarders’ homes, two Kent mums have told why they love being biohazard cleaners.
A leading Kent GP says horror stories from the county’s A&E departments have left many patients fearful of seeking urgent hospital treatment.
We’ve rounded up some of the most interesting lots in the county listed to go under the hammer later this month.
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How to make your money work for you and avoid a financial hangover after the festive season.
All you need to know about Amanda’s new Neflix show and the real-life couples whose relationships have been torn apart by cheating.
Experts explain how a quick walk strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and helps keep your blood vessels healthy.
It’s nearly St George’s Day, so this week’s online general knowledge quiz is about all things English.
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Jonny Williams has spoken about the way manager Gareth Ainsworth has started to turn things around at Gillingham.
KM Group photographer Barry Goodwin’s latest picture gallery captures the runners in full flight at the Folkestone 10-miler - are you among them?
Cray Valley secured an Isthmian Premier play-off place with an Easter Monday victory at Chatham.
Zak Crawley stood firm as Kent forced a draw with Gloucestershire to stay unbeaten in County Championship Division 2.
Joe Gbode scored Gillingham’s winner on Monday and manager Gareth Ainsworth’s looking forward to getting even more from the striker.
Manager Gareth Ainsworth challenged his Gillingham players to show they could match a promotion-chasing team, and they delivered.
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