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‘Really? Up to £2m for a 10-metre pavement?!’

Calls for a missing section of pavement to be installed on a busy walk-to-school route have been rejected due to red-tape and the cost.

The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

From the murder of a PCSO to the killer inspired by Breaking Bad, Gavin Moss has headed some of Kent’s most high-profile police investigations.

Yobs use fire extinguisher to smash shops in town centre

Businesses in a town centre have been left with smashed windows after a night of vandalism.

Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

Five stores in the county have won a reprieve after a consortium saved a popular brand from administration - but it is too late for three shops.

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

People in Kent are being told to expect “thundery rain” and flooding as wet weather hits the county this weekend.

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

If the summer holidays have cleared out your bank account, don’t worry - we’ve got six free days out that the whole family will love.

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

From abandoned department stores to old shopping centres, we’ve had a look at some of the big plans for Kent’s ugliest sites.

Wages row as cafe staff left hundreds of pounds out of pocket

A mum’s criticised a now-closed coffee shop after staff went unpaid, but the apologetic owner says he tried everything to keep it afloat.

'We're not just putting up 106 homes and walking away - this will be a community'

Construction is well underway on a housing association’s project to build dozens of high-quality affordable homes.

Severe disruption across railway network after multiple incidents

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident near a railway station.

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

Lord Michael Howard has revealed he predicted Liz Truss would be an “absolute disaster” as Prime Minister before she landed the top job.

Mystery woman wins £100k on lottery

A woman known only as Mrs Z is planning a holiday after scooping a six-figure sum on an instant win game.

Residents ‘threatened by gang of masked burglars’

Three men have been charged after reports four people were threatened during a break-in at their home.

Man arrested after woman ‘raped’ by river

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman reported being attacked near a river.

Shoplifter racks up almost 100 convictions

A prolific thief has been jailed after pleading guilty to stealing meat from shops with his girlfriend.

Bins pile up as angry residents slam recycling ‘mavericks’

Residents are pleading with their neighbours not to contaminate their shared recycling bins after waste collectors repeatedly refuse to take them.

Huge dog show to get tails wagging

Kent dog owners can treat their pups to fun agility courses, aqua zones, Best in Show contests and more.

Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

A yellow weather warning is in place for heavy rain across the whole of Kent with the chance of power cuts and flooding.

Pupils ‘go hungry’ as food payment system crashes

Problems with a high-tech payment system saw children unable to buy food on their first day at secondary school.

‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

A county councillor’s calls for 10% of jobs to be culled at KCC has been described as “beyond insulting” by a union.

Prisoner ‘beaten to death after inmate complained about poor hygiene’

A murder trial has heard a convict killed a fellow inmate after complaining he smelt and that he had his TV on too loud.

See more than 100 Shaun the Sheep sculptures on display

The sculptures were part of an art trail this summer and are now being moved into one place for a weekend before being sold for charity.

Police manhunt after stranger ‘sexually attacked’ woman by river

A police manhunt is underway after a stranger reportedly subjected a woman to a sustained sexual attack near a river.

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

A high street pub has shut its doors suddenly after 75 years of trading in a village high street.

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

Is it game over for Secret Drinker in the pub with the turbo-charged barmaids?

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Lifestyle shop Oliver Bonas has moved into a former Topshop, while Lucy and Yak prepares to open its first Kent store.

M&S launches weekly parent and baby club

Weekly parent and baby meet-ups are being launched at seven M&S cafes across Kent.

‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

The owner of a town centre health food shop which has served customers for almost 50 years is closing its shutters.

All the joys of Jamaica in a Kent pub

Secret Drinker finds curried goat, Red Stripe and a chilled Caribbean vibe on the Kent coast

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Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I turned my unassuming Kent garden into a stunning mini-rainforest’

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Gillingham manager explains Dack’s late withdrawal from weekend squad

Gillingham made a late call on Saturday to their team selection which meant Bradley Dack was left out of the squad.

Kent Cricket League Premier Division title settled on final day

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‘Really? Up to £2m for a 10-metre pavement?!’

The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

Yobs use fire extinguisher to smash shops in town centre

Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

Wages row as cafe staff left hundreds of pounds out of pocket

'We're not just putting up 106 homes and walking away - this will be a community'

Severe disruption across railway network after multiple incidents

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

Mystery woman wins £100k on lottery

Residents ‘threatened by gang of masked burglars’

Man arrested after woman ‘raped’ by river

Shoplifter racks up almost 100 convictions

Bins pile up as angry residents slam recycling ‘mavericks’

Huge dog show to get tails wagging

Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

Pupils ‘go hungry’ as food payment system crashes

‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

Prisoner ‘beaten to death after inmate complained about poor hygiene’

See more than 100 Shaun the Sheep sculptures on display

Police manhunt after stranger ‘sexually attacked’ woman by river

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

M&S launches weekly parent and baby club

M&S launches weekly parent and baby club

‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

All the joys of Jamaica in a Kent pub

All the joys of Jamaica in a Kent pub

Gardens

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I turned my unassuming Kent garden into a stunning mini-rainforest’

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Gillingham manager explains Dack’s late withdrawal from weekend squad

Kent Cricket League Premier Division title settled on final day

“We didn’t do enough” admits Gillingham manager after Donny defeat

Report: Gillingham’s unbeaten league start ended at Doncaster

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