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A charity has been given the nod to turn an old hotel into homeless accommodation, as bosses sought to address concerns over anti-social behaviour.
An American passenger plane declared an emergency and performed a U-turn over Kent.
Today KentOnline launches an ambitious campaign to ensure seriously ill people get fair treatment when applying for blue badges.
A council has purchased 26 properties at a new-build estate which will be used as affordable homes, the first to be built for many years in the area.
Residents have been left baffled after a mysterious spiral lit up skies across the county.
The Conservatives are set to lose control of Kent County Council at the election on May 1, according to a new survey.
Almost £1,000 was raised during a charity quiz night where local journalists vied against teachers.
The shocking cost of repairing Kent’s crumbling roads and infrastructure is £1.3bn, the county’s highways chief disclosed.
A cafe dishing up one of Kent’s best full English breakfasts has undergone a “massive” expansion, with a new look and extra seating.
A seafront pub will expand its food service this weekend with a chic new menu - but some locals say the offerings as “far too expensive”.
Kent’s 14 councils are set to be scrapped and turned into only a handful, so what will the future political landscape of the county likely be?
Cab firms in Kent have been caught trying to take the tax-payer for a ride - claiming nearly £30,000 for home-to-school trips they did not make.
Plans for a huge bus station overhaul in an “up and coming part of town” have been approved despite fears it will encourage anti-social behaviour.
Police have arrested three people after officers and paramedics were called to a pub.
A vehicle smashing into a railway bridge has sparked train delays this afternoon.
A frustrated shopkeeper has warned parents he will publicly shame children caught stealing from his town centre store following a spate of thefts.
The number of parents intending not to give their child a smartphone before the age of 14 is on the rise, as a Netflix show highlights the dangers.
A pensioner whose body was found after emergency services descended on a popular park has been named.
A controversial scheme housing asylum seekers in a former military barracks will be scrapped this year, it’s been revealed.
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Screen time is on the rise and people are beginning to feel the effects of spending too much time online.
Fewer trips to the hairdresser is leading to a new hair colour trend for spring and summer 2025.
Not all cholesterol is bad; in fact, your body needs it for various functions, as a British Heart Foundation expert explains.
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Kent’s new chairman has been elected, succeeding Jamie Clifford, after their annual general meeting.
New head coach Adam Hollioake wants Kent’s financial situation to stop being used as an excuse for not competing for silverware.
Italian international Grant Stewart is happy to take on any leadership roles which may be available within Kent’s squad.
Chairman Josh Healey is hopeful Isthmian Premier club Folkestone will name their new boss this week.
Gillingham have confirmed their new boss following an eventful day.
Shrewsbury have confirmed they have parted company with Gillingham managerial target Gareth Ainsworth.
These homes in Folkestone are a great choice, especially when it comes to savings on energy bills.
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