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'It was the worst experience I've had in 20 years of horse riding'

A disgruntled horse rider says selfish motorists are scaring the animals by failing to slow down to 10mph when they pass by.

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Travellers told to remove 17 caravans from playing field

Council officers have served notice to leave on a group of travellers who have pitched up on a recreation ground.

'She can be free now and I can feel comfort'

A grieving mother has won the protest against the council to keep her daughter's grave fence after almost a year of battle.

Travellers pitch up with 17 caravans on playing fields

Enforcement action is expected to begin today as an unauthorised encampment has been set up at a recreation ground.

Fresh plans for empty supermarket site revealed

Designs for the redevelopment of an empty town centre supermarket site have been revised after they were branded "unacceptable" by a community group.

'Kent looking down the barrel of a homeless crisis'

A charity is warning more households could become homeless as the number of people at risk of losing their properties rises to pre-pandemic levels.

'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

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

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.

Fury as beach access closed off for work on new homes

More than 300 people have signed a petition calling for the reopening of a footpath closed to allow controversial redevelopment work to begin.

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.

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.

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Sport

Harris to make changes for second Wimbledon visit

Gillingham get a second bite at AFC Wimbledon tonight but manager Neil Harris won’t be taking any gambles.

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In pictures - Paul Scally's 27-year reign at Gillingham

Paul Scally has seen plenty of ups and downs at Priestfield. Take a look at some of the iconic images from 27 incident-packed years.

The five key challenges facing the new man in charge at Gills

We pick out five big issues that face new Gillingham chief executive Paul Fisher as he takes over the day-to-day running of the club.

'I feel the best I have in years' Gillingham midfielder ready to shine

Gillingham midfielder Ben Reeves is feeling the benefit of a full pre-season - his first in years.

Paul Fisher: Who is the new man running Gillingham Football Club?

Scally to take 'extended break' from running Gillingham Football Club

Kent suffer home defeat to Hampshire

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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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New food and drink festival at castle

A new three-day food festival is being added to one town's list of attractions – and there's cut-price tickets available now.

Step into a magnificent model world

We’re giving away family tickets to this year’s Southern Model Show, along with a private tank ride for your group.

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

Union J and I'm a Celebrity star joins Kent panto cast

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

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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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We spoke to Ros Wilson, the para-table tennis bronze medalist from Minster, who found his glory this weekend

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Canterbury's Grace Balsdon speaks on her hockey gold medal success

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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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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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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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'It was the worst experience I've had in 20 years of horse riding'

Cable theft leaves residents without phones

Missing man found safe and well

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'It was the worst experience I've had in 20 years of horse riding'

Cable theft leaves residents without phones

Missing man found safe and well

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'It was the worst experience I've had in 20 years of horse riding'

Travellers told to remove 17 caravans from playing field

Travellers told to remove 17 caravans from playing field

'She can be free now and I can feel comfort'

'She can be free now and I can feel comfort'

Travellers pitch up with 17 caravans on playing fields

Travellers pitch up with 17 caravans on playing fields

Fresh plans for empty supermarket site revealed

Fresh plans for empty supermarket site revealed

'Kent looking down the barrel of a homeless crisis'

'Kent looking down the barrel of a homeless crisis'

'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

Fury as beach access closed off for work on new homes

Fury as beach access closed off for work on new homes

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

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

Travellers pitch up with 17 caravans on playing fields

Six murder arrests after man dies at Camber Sands holiday park

County's best restaurant to open in second Kent town

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Harris to make changes for second Wimbledon visit

In pictures - Paul Scally's 27-year reign at Gillingham

In pictures - Paul Scally's 27-year reign at Gillingham

The five key challenges facing the new man in charge at Gills

The five key challenges facing the new man in charge at Gills

'I feel the best I have in years' Gillingham midfielder ready to shine

'I feel the best I have in years' Gillingham midfielder ready to shine

Paul Fisher: Who is the new man running Gillingham Football Club?

Scally to take 'extended break' from running Gillingham Football Club

Kent suffer home defeat to Hampshire

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'

New food and drink festival at castle

New food and drink festival at castle

Step into a magnificent model world

Step into a magnificent model world

Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Union J and I'm a Celebrity star joins Kent panto cast

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

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

We spoke to Ros Wilson, the para-table tennis bronze medalist from Minster, who found his glory this weekend

Canterbury's Grace Balsdon speaks on her hockey gold medal success

Tonbridge residents left reeling after town post office closes

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

Freeview channel 7 | Virgin Media channel 159