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Exclusive: A cash-strapped council faces a hefty legal bill after its “pointless” bid to stop three flats being built was rejected by the High Court.
A huge thunderstorm has left homes flooded after torrential downpours battered Kent last night.
Bosses of a popular doughnut business say they were “amazed” after their new store saw dozens of foodies queuing to get inside.
Eighty traders have already signed up to join Kent’s largest indoor market ahead of its opening later this month.
A young businessman has secured a new food hygiene rating at his town-centre burger van following a previous bad inspection.
Angry residents say they are planning to send their garden waste bins back after all but one Kent council hiked the price of the service.
Greggs has withdrawn its plans to take over a former town centre bank, just weeks after applying to convert the site.
Two Kent chippies showed kmfm presenters Rob and Numi the ropes when they dropped in to help for National Fish and Chip Day.
Fresh plans have been unveiled for a major development scheme, five months after a shock council decision blocked previous proposals.
A dramatic rise in school exclusions across Kent has seen thousands of pupils kicked out of the classroom – including children as young as four.
A proud community has rallied together to defend a town after a “cheap shot” viral TikTok clip depicted it as a dump.
A suspect has been detained after reports that a woman was threatened with a weapon and sexually assaulted.
A Kent animal park has welcomed a litter of wild cat kittens in a feat described as "a truly special achievement" by keepers.
The Met Office is warning that more than half a month’s worth of rainfall could hammer down this weekend, with a risk of lightning and hail too.
The plug has been pulled on a controversial merger between two education trusts operating in separate parts of the county following a parent backlash.
A person has been taken to hospital following a two-car crash at a four-way junction.
A former security worker accused of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a schoolgirl in his caravan has admitted he wanted "to flee" the country.
A pub has avoided losing its licence after a barmaid was overheard warning customers to ditch drugs moments before police arrived with sniffer dogs.
Divisive plans for a music venue opposite a retirement complex have been rejected amid claims it will “bring public nuisance into people’s homes”.
A duo piloting an overcrowded boat off the Kent coast in a tragedy that killed a woman and child have been jailed for eight months.
The heartbroken sisters of a beloved mum-of-six have spoken of their devastation following her sudden death at the age of just 36.
A huge blaze at a derelict school – which took more than 16 hours to get under control – is believed to have been started deliberately.
The annual event returns, giving visitors a chance to meet animals, pick up local produce and learn about life on the farm.
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A leading eye expert explains why a good pair of sunglasses is essential this summer.
A former soap star who secured an interview with Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd’s Rick Wright auctioned off his exclusive recording for more than £3,000.
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The Saturday Social is back with questions on everything from politicians to Muppets.
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‘The Rainham End are going to love him’ declared Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth after describing what attracted him to new striker Seb Palmer-Houlden.
Daniel Bell-Drummond scored a century as Kent Spitfires ended Somerset’s six-match winning start to their Vitality Blast T20 South Group campaign.
Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings was proud of his players after their last-gasp defeat at Surrey.
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has joined an exclusive group to have completed their UEFA Pro Licence.
Kent Spitfires suffered their second loss of the Vitality Blast after a thrilling finish at Surrey.
Kent’s Zak Crawley admitted he feels nervous playing for the county because he’s so keen to do well.
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