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Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

A man has been handed a £1,600 fine after deliberately destroying protected habitat for bats and newts, so he could develop his property.

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'Top yourself or go to Dignitas!' Fergus' vile abuse

As a decade of harassment earns Fergus Wilson an injunction, here's some of the things he's called me.

Car crashes into bus stop

Traffic is delayed on a main route today after a car crashed into a bus stop.

Kent baker fails to rise to Great British Bake Off challenge

A software engineer from Kent was the first to leave The Great British Bake Off after failing to impress the judges.

Pop acts set to revive the 90s and 00s

Some of the biggest pop acts of the 90s and 00s will take to the stage for a music festival in the open air this weekend.

Rail boss apologises for unacceptable delays

A railway boss has apologised to commuters for suffering lengthy delays for three consecutive weeks on the return to work.

Lorry and scooter crash in town centre

There were lengthy delays in and around a town centre following a crash understood to have involved a lorry and a scooter.

Latest results from Kent's courts

Dozens of people across Kent have appeared in court charged with a range of offences including driving, drugs, thefts and dangerous dog orders.

The team hunting for fly-tippers

We joined council and police officers to search for fly tippers on one of their monthly operations.

Music, food and dance from around the world celebrated by thousands

A free festival was a huge success thanks to the array of diverse talent shown by performers from across the county.

Securitas robber could move to an open prison

One of seven robbers found guilty of Britain's biggest cash heist when £53m was stolen from a Kent cash depot, could soon be moved to an open prison.

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Kent batter awarded county cap

Kent have awarded batter Jack Leaning his county cap - four days after he helped them to become T20 champions.

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Steve Evans on the management fall out ahead of the Charlton match

Gills boss Steve Evans admitted there were fall outs and heated debate between himself and no.2 Paul Raynor over their full-back choices for Tuesday.

'We deserved more' - Gillingham boss reacts to Charlton draw

Gillingham boss Steve Evans felt their overall performance on Tuesday night against Charlton was worthy of taking maximum points.

Report: Gillingham fight back in Charlton clash

Gillingham delivered a fine second half performance against Charlton to take a point from Tuesday’s League 1 clash.

Stevens leads Kent's response in final Championship game

Ellul: I will be back

'No panic' from us says Gillingham boss

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Do you know why your dog follows you to the toilet?

A dog trainer has explained why pups act in certain ways to help pet owners understand their pooch's quirks.

'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

The trend for buying dogs over the internet must stop, says The Kennel Club, which is concerned the habit shows no signs of stopping post-lockdown.

Who should win September's pet tournament?

After some intense battles, it's finally time for you to decide who wins Kent's pet of the month – who are you voting for?

Is your cat happy?

As Happy Cat Month continues a company has revealed the best tips and tricks on how to keep your feline content.

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Pop acts set to revive the 90s and 00s

Some of the biggest pop acts of the 90s and 00s will take to the stage for a music festival in the open air this weekend.

EastEnders star's return in classic children's tale

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack says she is looking forward to playing a classic baddie when she returns to the Kent stage.

Be a Forest Runner this weekend

A new running event taking place in a Kent forest is not about being first over the finish line, but all about the journey in nature, says organisers.

Celebrating the county's hop crop

Spice up your weekend with five fabulous events

Royal gift marked with anniversary weekend

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Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

Youths are turning to baked beans in the latest criminal craze to hit the internet and Tik Tok, prompting warnings from police.

New students risk being the target for tax scams

Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

Is Kent facing an extended half term break?

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Gardens

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Outdoor artworks coming to a Kent castle

Town's sustainable planting will cut carbon

Lavender fields forever

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Opening date for new Aldi revealed

The opening date for Kent's newest Aldi has been revealed - with the launch heralding the creation of about 40 jobs.

John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

'The end of furlough is unlikely to be a silver bullet to the ongoing shortages'

New students risk being the target for tax scams

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Legal Sector Review 2021

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Fergus Wilson slapped with injunction after High Court battle

Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

Two-car crash closes main road

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Fergus Wilson slapped with injunction after High Court battle

Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

Two-car crash closes main road

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Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

'Top yourself or go to Dignitas!' Fergus' vile abuse

'Top yourself or go to Dignitas!' Fergus' vile abuse

Car crashes into bus stop

Car crashes into bus stop

Kent baker fails to rise to Great British Bake Off challenge

Kent baker fails to rise to Great British Bake Off challenge

Pop acts set to revive the 90s and 00s

Pop acts set to revive the 90s and 00s

Rail boss apologises for unacceptable delays