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Secondary school shuts due to ‘lack of water’

A secondary school has been forced to shut today due to a lack of water supply.

Man dies in hospital after crash on M20

A man in his 20s has died after being airlifted to hospital following a crash on a motorway.

New festive experience transforms castle into Peter Pan’s Neverland

The immersive event will introduce families to a magical world of pirate ships and fairy dust over the Christmas period.

‘We invested our life savings – all we can do is watch it crumble’

A shed company has been slammed by customers left out of pocket after years of waiting for buildings to be put up correctly.

‘Why can’t they just make it pay and display?’: Anger over ‘unfair’ retail park fines

Shoppers have hit out at parking rule changes, which are still catching drivers out nearly a year after they were introduced.

Care home once branded ‘completely unacceptable’ re-rated ‘good’ by health watchdog

A care home which had been placed in special measures has made significant improvements and been re-rated by the CQC.

Water to be restored to homes after fault at treatment works causes supply issues

Water is expected to be restored to homes after a fault at a water treatment works prompted major supply issues.

Boxer looking for his 16th knockout in world title fight

A mum is predicting victory for her boxing son in his upcoming world title fight.

Appeal after man left in critical condition following crash on M20

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision on the M20 led to a driver being airlifted to hospital.

Charity announces name change and £15m factory investment

A charity supporting armed forces veterans has announced a name change and a £15m factory investment.

Another 40 homes planned off ‘congested’ route

A builder has announced plans to add another 40 houses to a 500-home estate off a road often blighted by congestion.

Van driver sent WhatsApp messages moments before killing ‘incredible grandfather’ on M20

A van driver has been jailed after crashing into a grandad who had stopped to check his car on the M20.

Residents ‘wade in’ to clear blocked drains with broom handles after flood

Residents armed with broom handles stepped in to clear blocked drains after a busy road was flooded.

Emergency services called to crash on busy route

Police and firefighters were called to the scene of a crash this morning.

Man airlifted to hospital after three-vehicle crash on M20

Part of a motorway was closed following a collision involving three vehicles.

‘It’s like the lorry Grand Prix come 10pm - something needs to change’

Residents say HGVs thundering past their homes are causing them regular sleepless nights.

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‘We’re not money grabbers’: Kent vets explain what proposed reforms will mean for pet owners

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Council service cuts and maximum council tax rise 'inevitable', say opposition as budget approaches

Cuts to services and the maximum rise in council tax are “inevitable” in Kent, it was warned earlier today.

PM slams ‘divisive’ Reform UK ‘chaos’ at KCC

The Prime Minister has criticised Reform UK’s “flagship” county council as “totally incompetent” at PMQs.

Missing man with ‘distinctive neck tattoo’ found

A 35-year-old man who was reported missing has been safely located.

Forecasters issue warning as ‘prolonged and heavy rain’ set to batter Kent

Forecasters warn “prolonged and heavy” rain could lead to flooding and disruption in Kent later this week.

Fast-rising motor brand drives into dealership

A new car brand has got a foothold in Kent after driving into a dealership in the county.

Plans for solar farm ‘capable of powering 6,500 homes’ set to be refused

Proposals for a “temporary” solar farm near a rural village are set to be rejected amid fears it would cause “significant harm” to the countryside.

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Secondary school shuts due to ‘lack of water’

Man dies in hospital after crash on M20

New festive experience transforms castle into Peter Pan’s Neverland

‘We invested our life savings – all we can do is watch it crumble’

‘Why can’t they just make it pay and display?’: Anger over ‘unfair’ retail park fines

Care home once branded ‘completely unacceptable’ re-rated ‘good’ by health watchdog

Water to be restored to homes after fault at treatment works causes supply issues

Boxer looking for his 16th knockout in world title fight

Appeal after man left in critical condition following crash on M20

Charity announces name change and £15m factory investment

Another 40 homes planned off ‘congested’ route

Van driver sent WhatsApp messages moments before killing ‘incredible grandfather’ on M20

Residents ‘wade in’ to clear blocked drains with broom handles after flood

Emergency services called to crash on busy route

Man airlifted to hospital after three-vehicle crash on M20

‘It’s like the lorry Grand Prix come 10pm - something needs to change’

‘We’re not money grabbers’: Kent vets explain what proposed reforms will mean for pet owners

Council service cuts and maximum council tax rise 'inevitable', say opposition as budget approaches

PM slams ‘divisive’ Reform UK ‘chaos’ at KCC

Missing man with ‘distinctive neck tattoo’ found

Forecasters issue warning as ‘prolonged and heavy rain’ set to batter Kent

Fast-rising motor brand drives into dealership

Plans for solar farm ‘capable of powering 6,500 homes’ set to be refused

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Public toilets to close as council seeks savings

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