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'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

The environment secretary has urged water companies not imposing hosepipe bans in Kent to rethink their plans.

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Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway

Highways chiefs have been forced to close parts of a busy dual-carriageway, with signs warning drivers of subsidence in the road.

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

Take a stroll down the county's most expensive streets, where huge houses with swimming pools, cinemas and tennis courts cost as much as £6 million.

Wetherspoon scraps £2.5m hotel plan - but pub to get bigger

Pub chain Wetherspoon has scrapped plans to build a £2.5 million seafront hotel above one of its boozers – but hopes to expand the site instead.

The £3.5m holiday let village...on land council sold for £160k

A row of seafront holiday lets built in part on council land sold for just £165,000 has been put on the market for almost £3.5 million.

Town's oldest event cancelled before return after three years

Organisers say they have been forced to scrap an event which has been a tradition in the town for 140 years at the last minute.

Toksvig slams Archbishop's 'horrible mistake' over gay equality

Kent broadcaster Sandi Toksvig has vowed never to set foot in a church again in a letter to Justin Welby criticising its position on homosexuality.

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

Much of the county is set to fall under a hosepipe ban next week – but several towns look set to escape restrictions.

Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

A historic steam train is touring across Kent today, stopping at various stations and criss-crossing around the rail network.

Final plans unveiled for major city makeover

A bold vision to reimagine parts of a city and mould the destination into a "world-class" attraction has been fully revealed.

Couple and dog suffer sickness and diarrhoea after sea swim

A couple and their dog have been struck down with gastroenteritis following a swim off the Kent coast – just hours after a sewage discharge.

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Sport

Former Bay favourite focusing on the future

When the football season kicks off next week, Dan Lawrence won’t be.

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The Les Golding Herne Bay 10k - in pictures

If you took part in the Les Golding Herne Bay 10k on Sunday don't miss Barry Goodwin's top-20 pictures - you could be among them!

Sky's the limit for Bay newcomer Morgan

Herne Bay newcomer Frankie Morgan was at Charlton as a youngster and his new manager believes he still has the makings of a professional footballer.

Herne Bay's imitation game

Midfielder Michael West is setting his sights high as he urges Herne Bay to take a leaf out of Dorking’s book.

Club's National Cup glory

Greenhill girls impress on the national stage

Herne Bay's West move

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Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

What should you do if you find a stray dog in the street?

With the RSPCA about to enter its busiest period it has some advice for anyone who might find a healthy stray dog this summer.

Heatwave triggers escaping snake alert

With temperatures expected to top 40C the RSPCA has issued a warning about the increased risk of escaping snakes as the reptiles become more active.

Can you legally break a car window to save a hot dog?

Dog owners have been warned by police and RSPCA officials not to leave pets in cars but what should you do if you see an animal inside a vehicle?

5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

'If in doubt, don't go out' warns the RSPCA which says owners should avoid hot walks and be alert to signs of heatstroke as the weather warms up.

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What's On

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Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Girl From the North Country is an award-winning musical based in 1930s America and set to the singer-songwriter’s biggest hits.

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Pick your own fruit and flowers, from juicy strawberries to stunning sunflowers, at these beautiful farms and fields.

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

Secret Drinker finds a pub in the country where the locals (and their hounds) still rule.

Full line-up revealed for seaside Pride festival

Star chefs and rock bands coming to countryside festival

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

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My Kent Family

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Green light for school's vast makeover

A school has been granted the go-ahead to build a new sports hall, give its entrance a makeover and expand its 'woefully inadequate' canteen.

All schools to have life-saving defibrillators

Parents urged to keep kids active as school holidays start

Zipline attraction announces two new rides

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Gardens

Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

Has the 'Covid effect' worn off for nature lovers?

Sweet smelling roses take over castle grounds

5 plants and trees you might not want in your garden

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KMTV in association with the University of Kent

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Tonbridge residents left reeling after town post office closes

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Kent's beer industry joins international celebration of pub-favourite drink

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Tonbridge race walker Tom Bosworth tells KMTV about his quest for gold at Commonwealth Games

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Rainham's Maze Moon is open for family fun and sunflower picking

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KentJobs

Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.

Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at shopping centre

Kickstart a career in journalism with a KM apprenticeship

Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

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KentHomes

Looking for a new home? We've hundreds to pick from all across Kent

Publications

Legal Sector Review 2022

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

Next Step

A guide for your future. For Year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

Kent New Homes

The must-see guide to new developments across the county

KEiBA

The Class of 2021: Find out more about the winners of this year's Kent Excellence in Business Awards – better known as the KEiBAs

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'Scrap Op Brock now before someone is killed'

'Scrap Op Brock now before someone is killed'

'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

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'Scrap Op Brock now before someone is killed'

'Scrap Op Brock now before someone is killed'

'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

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'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway

Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

Wetherspoon scraps £2.5m hotel plan - but pub to get bigger

Wetherspoon scraps £2.5m hotel plan - but pub to get bigger

The £3.5m holiday let village...on land council sold for £160k

The £3.5m holiday let village...on land council sold for £160k

Town's oldest event cancelled before return after three years

Town's oldest event cancelled before return after three years

Toksvig slams Archbishop's 'horrible mistake' over gay equality

Toksvig slams Archbishop's 'horrible mistake' over gay equality

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

Final plans unveiled for major city makeover

Final plans unveiled for major city makeover

Couple and dog suffer sickness and diarrhoea after sea swim

Couple and dog suffer sickness and diarrhoea after sea swim

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Driver dies in A2 Royal Mail lorry crash

'I'll never walk my dog here again'

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

Boy killed in funfair tragedy named as tributes pour in

Two arrested after parents filmed giving child cap of vodka

Win family tickets and a private tank ride at the Emergency Services Show

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Education Directory

Former Bay favourite focusing on the future

The Les Golding Herne Bay 10k - in pictures

The Les Golding Herne Bay 10k - in pictures

Sky's the limit for Bay newcomer Morgan

Sky's the limit for Bay newcomer Morgan

Herne Bay's imitation game

Herne Bay's imitation game

Club's National Cup glory

Greenhill girls impress on the national stage

Herne Bay's West move

Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

What should you do if you find a stray dog in the street?

Heatwave triggers escaping snake alert

Can you legally break a car window to save a hot dog?

5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

Full line-up revealed for seaside Pride festival

Star chefs and rock bands coming to countryside festival

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

Green light for school's vast makeover

All schools to have life-saving defibrillators

Parents urged to keep kids active as school holidays start

Zipline attraction announces two new rides

Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

Has the 'Covid effect' worn off for nature lovers?

Sweet smelling roses take over castle grounds

5 plants and trees you might not want in your garden

Tonbridge residents left reeling after town post office closes

Kent's beer industry joins international celebration of pub-favourite drink

Tonbridge race walker Tom Bosworth tells KMTV about his quest for gold at Commonwealth Games

Rainham's Maze Moon is open for family fun and sunflower picking

Freeview channel 7 | Virgin Media channel 159