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An NHS trust’s decision to hike parking charges for patients and staff has been branded “absolutely disgusting”.
A London-based people smuggling ring which loaded migrants into refrigerated lorry trailers has been dismantled.
Controversial plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru have been approved for a second time - but campaigners say they will continue fighting the scheme.
A charity based in a converted church has secured the necessary funds to avoid appointing administrators.
A huge thunderstorm has left homes flooded after torrential downpours battered Kent last night.
A mum has described the terrifying moment her family was evacuated as wildfires engulfed the town they were staying in on their dream holiday.
Plans have been submitted for the £20 million revamp of an ageing leisure centre - but residents have already raised concerns.
A helicopter sparked concern and amusement after using its flight path to spell out a message.
Angry residents say they are planning to send their garden waste bins back after all but one Kent council hiked the price of the service.
Friends, family and colleagues came together in memory of a mum of three who died from cancer at just 54.
A dramatic rise in school exclusions across Kent has seen thousands of pupils kicked out of the classroom – including children as young as four.
An abandoned Victorian chapel is to get a new lease of life after plans to convert it into a small house were agreed.
The Met Office is warning that more than half a month’s worth of rainfall could hammer down this weekend, with a risk of lightning and hail too.
A woman has died after emergency crews were called to a village street to help.
A man has died after being struck by a train this morning.
The decision to halt a controversial policy to hike some car parking charges by almost 40% has been declared a “victory for common sense”.
A major route has been shut in both directions after a crash.
Dozens of schools and hospitals in Kent are to benefit from a share of almost £1.2 billion in government funding for upgrades and vital maintenance.
Teachers are set to strike after a secondary school told five members of staff they would be laid off.
Three children’s play areas have reopened after renovation work totalling £180,000.
Villagers are becoming increasingly enraged by a road closure that has dragged on for weeks - as contractors wait for parts to arrive from Germany.
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A council’s decision to charge a yoga instructor £1,000 to use the beach for 6am classes has been branded “crazy” and “ridiculous”.
A Kent council has won a grant from Keep Britain Tidy to help in the battle against discarded chewing gum.
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Gillingham begin preparations for the new campaign next week and midfielder Ethan Coleman knows more than most how important a solid pre-season is.
Kent once again take on Yorkshire with a third successive Bill Beaumont County Championship title on the line.
Manager Jake Leberl sees similarities between new Dover signing Decarrey Sheriff’s game and that of Whites fans’ favourite Ricky Miller.
Kent Spitfires suffered a T20 Blast defeat to Gloucestershire in Canterbury in front of the television cameras - with an unusual delay taking place.
Kent Spitfires captain Sam Billings insists he’ll keep taking the game on despite his run of low scores.
Oli Hawkins has signed for reigning National League champions Barnet after being released by Gillingham.
The show home off Wallers Road is launching on Saturday 28 June between 10am and 4pm.
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