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New plans could see a hot food takeaway and sandwich bar moving into a town while a national chain is hoping to extend its opening hours.
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after police seized money and suspected cocaine from a vehicle.
Kent is bursting with brilliant castles, so why not spend the early May bank holiday at some of the county’s biggest attractions?
The Green Party joint leader says a left-leaning “rainbow” coalition is possible at Kent County Council after May 1.
Kent is set to be hotter than Ibiza next week as the UK braces for a mini heatwave.
Even the sounds of the 70s and cut-price drinks can’t lift Secret Drinker’s spirits at this town centre boozer.
People are being invited to find out more about plans for a huge project to build homes, schools and businesses at two drop-in sessions.
A developer has been given the go-ahead to convert two homes into HMOs after planning officers said there was nothing for councillors to debate.
A popular festive event that features millions of twinkling lights is set to return this year. Here’s how to get tickets.
Businesses and residents have been affected by an emergency road closure that is causing traffic chaos.
Police are investigating after a child was reportedly pulled to the floor by her hair and kicked in the head in a town centre shop.
The operator of an incinerator that burns rubbish from household waste collections across the county wants to build a new facility.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch made her second visit to the county in weeks, promising to scrap inheritance tax rule changes affecting farmers.
A detached house could become home to four looked-after youngsters under new plans.
Emergency services were called to a collision which closed part of an A-road.
A welder took to a beauty spot to take his new innovation out for its first test run.
A person has died after being hit by a train which prompted a large emergency response.
A 15-year-old girl reported missing has been found safe and well.
Ahead of the May 1 local election, we look at who may take control of County Hall before KCC is broken up to make way for new councils in Kent.
Inmates have been awarded thousands due to injuries caused by other prisoners, staff, bunk beds and food contamination.
A bus shelter demolished following a car crash is yet to be reinstated, three months later.
A person has been hit by a train prompting services to be cancelled as emergency services called to incident.
Data shows more than 1,600 fires were started intentionally in Kent over the last year, nearly four call-outs every day.
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The Saturday Social is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from cars to cakes.
Palpitations to arm pain: The symptoms that could indicate an underlying heart condition.
The countdown is on for the Wards Children’s Awards - so get your nomination in now.
Squirmish about the sounds you make in the loo? It turns out that you’re not alone.
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Gillingham finished Saturday’s game with nine men but manager Gareth Ainsworth admitted he liked the fighting spirit within his side.
Maidstone ended the regular National League South season with a draw at Farnborough - and will travel to Worthing in a play-off eliminator.
Gillingham goalscorer Joe Gbode was sent off at the end of the game against Swindon Town – seconds after Jonny Williams was also dismissed.
Follow this afternoon’s football action as it happens in our live blog here.
Metrogas dug deep to win the DFDS Kent Veterans Cup final at Tonbridge Angels’ Longmead ground on Friday night.
Striker Joe Gbode believes the changes are paying off after hitting Gillingham's winner last time out.
This care home is also a thriving community where wellbeing, dignity, and person-centred care are the top priorities.
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