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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.

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

Several fish which were found dead in a canal are thought to have perished due to warmer weather conditions, not sewage.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

Experts are calling on the government to scrap a river crossing planned for Kent after a report concluded it would be a “costly mistake”.

‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

Bosses of a family-run hardware shop have urged people to shop locally as they face their toughest year in almost two decades.

Kent officers rank below national average

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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…

Café opens on historic pier for pop-up event

The original passenger entrance rooms at a town’s historic pier have been transformed into a large café as part of a pop-up event this autumn.

Scammers conned homebuyer out of £70k

A 36-year-old woman has appeared in court after helping fraudsters con a house buyer out of more than £70,000.

Popular Thai restaurant leaves market suddenly

A restaurant has been forced out of a market place after it failed to reach “required hygiene standards”.

New stroke unit opens at hospital

The specialist centre is the second to open in Kent and has the capacity to care for 800 patients a year.

Another blaze at fire-hit former club

A vacant former community club has been hit by fire for the third time.

Flat fire in early hours of the morning

Fire engines raced to tackle a flat fire in the early hours of this morning, with one person passed into the care of the paramedics.

Is 'nonsensical' £9bn crossing set to be scrapped?

The future of the Lower Thames Crossing hangs in the balance as pressure grows on the government to scrap it ahead of a crunch decision this week.

‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

A mum whose daughter choked at nursery is raising money to equip childcare settings with life-saving anti-choking device.

Charlton Athletic challenge helps schoolgirl left disabled after school bus crash

A friend of a girl left with life-changing injuries after a bus crash has won thousands of pounds to help her recovery with a footballing feat.

Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in town centre

Police have been given extra powers to deal with antisocial behaviour across a Kent town centre this weekend.

Patients at risk and staff run ragged at ‘inadequate’ care home

A care home has been placed in special measures after being rated “inadequate” by the health watchdog.

Pub flats conversion into five-bed HMO given go ahead

Plans have been given the go-ahead for a charity to convert pub flats into five homes of multiple occupancy.

‘Mum will always be part of the school she loved’

The daughter of a teaching assistant has created a “magical” place where her mum’s memory can live on at the school where she loved working.

Plans for flats on green space approved

Controversial plans to build flats opposite a Tesco Express have been given the green light.

Business battalion fights back against rising tide of retail crimes

A town’s business community has united to tackle the growing scourge of retail crime.

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

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

Kent officers rank below national average

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Café opens on historic pier for pop-up event

Scammers conned homebuyer out of £70k

Popular Thai restaurant leaves market suddenly

New stroke unit opens at hospital

Another blaze at fire-hit former club

Flat fire in early hours of the morning

Is 'nonsensical' £9bn crossing set to be scrapped?

‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

Charlton Athletic challenge helps schoolgirl left disabled after school bus crash

Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in town centre

Patients at risk and staff run ragged at ‘inadequate’ care home

Pub flats conversion into five-bed HMO given go ahead

‘Mum will always be part of the school she loved’

Plans for flats on green space approved

Business battalion fights back against rising tide of retail crimes

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

Second council to consider temporary 'pod homes’

Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

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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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