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Arrest after three men stabbed at pub in early hours

A man has been arrested after three other men were stabbed at a pub.

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

Kent County Council faces a £55 million increase in savings it must make in the near future or face going bust, according to new statistics.

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

A luxury £14 million mansion featuring bluebell woodlands and some of England’s “most breathtaking views” has hit the market.

Smash between two cars blocks main route

Motorists are facing delays on a main route following a car crash on a main road through a village.

Motorway delays after car goes up in flames

One lane was closed on a busy motorway after a car caught fire.

Station in running to be named UK’s best

A Kent village is through to the regional final of a contest to find the UK’s best community railway hubs.

Beggar warned he faces jail if he continues to ask for money

A persistent beggar could be thrown in jail if he asks for money in a town centre again.

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

A large emergency response was prompted by reports of people in the water at one of the county’s castles.

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

Secret Drinker visits a huge pub packed with potential and plenty of punters who care

Woman found dead near village pub

Police and paramedics were called after a woman suffered a medical episode.

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Police have charged two suspects after reportedly threatening two women in separate incidents just hours apart.

Kent town among most concerned in UK about email scams, says study

A new survey shows that residents of a major Kent town are among the most concerned in the country about being scammed on email.

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

The BBC says it is working to fix a 'glitch' in its weather app after hurricane winds were forecast for Kent.

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

A 69-year-old has been jailed for committing “abhorrent acts” against a vulnerable person.

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Councillors have approved the conversion of a care home to several flats, despite concerns over parking from nearby residents.

Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

Flood alerts have been issued across the county following a night of heavy rain and weather warnings.

First look inside £40m flats at landmark former car garage

Exclusive: A landmark building that was a car dealership is being turned into flats and retail space and we were invited to see how it’s progressing.

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the county with travel disruption expected.

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Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

A vacant high street unit which served as a travel agents for almost 40 years could become a new Asian-themed restaurant.

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

Secret Drinker visits a huge pub packed with potential and plenty of punters who care

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

A popular American food chain has been bought out, but a number of its restaurants are to close.

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

Two shop owners fed up of having to travel to London for good quality Asian produce have opened their own cash and carry.

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Secret Drinker ducks into a large family restaurant and pub on the coast

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.

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Garden centre site on market for £7 million

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

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‘It was all there today’ – Stones boss on FA Cup win

George Elokobi saw a complete display from his team as Maidstone reached the FA Cup first round.

Winner was a “disgrace” blasts Gillingham boss

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Arrest after three men stabbed at pub in early hours

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

Smash between two cars blocks main route

Motorway delays after car goes up in flames

Station in running to be named UK’s best

Beggar warned he faces jail if he continues to ask for money

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

Woman found dead near village pub

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Kent town among most concerned in UK about email scams, says study

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

First look inside £40m flats at landmark former car garage

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

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Four arrested in murder probe after man stabbed to death in high street

Customers owed thousands as bailiffs called in to furniture store

'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

Station in running to be named UK’s best

Latest Newspapers

New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

£521m contract to manage asylum centres offered by Home Office

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

Labour’s first 100 days: Newly red seaside town gives verdict on Starmer’s ‘shaky start’

Eat, Drink, Shop

Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

‘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

Gardens

Garden centre site on market for £7 million

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

Sport

‘It was all there today’ – Stones boss on FA Cup win

Winner was a “disgrace” blasts Gillingham boss

Report: Stones beat Fleet to reach FA Cup first round

Report: Gillingham beaten again as lowly Accrington strike late

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Accrington, Maidstone v Ebbsfleet, Cray Wanderers v Tonbridge

Bonner: “We’ll have to be good in the chaos”

BE BRIGHT BE SEEN: Thousands of FREE reflective keyrings to help your children stay safe this winter

Jumeira snaps up top award at ARTA 2024

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