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Seaside motorhome destroyed by mystery fire

A person was treated for smoke inhalation after a motorhome went up in flames. It is not not known what caused the blaze.

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Roadworks on A249 cancelled ahead of M2 weekend closure

Extended road closures predicted to cause weekend chaos have now been cancelled.

Surprise road closure causes traffic chaos on school run

School buses and commuters were caught in gridlock when contractors closed a main road 'without warning'.

Man dies after being hit by lorry on A249

Police want to hear from anyone with information after a man died on the A249.

Bomb ship landmark mast stay... for now at least

Plans to remove the masts from the wreck of the American munitions ship off the Kent coast have been pushed back.

Seaside town faced with 'threat' of cement works

Residents have launched a petition against cement works planned for their seaside town because of noise, health and pollution fears.

Police hunt driver after runaway truck crashes into driveway

Police are searching for a driver after an out of control pick-up truck smashed through the front garden wall of a house.

Ambulance response times fall despite many facing long waits

New figures have shown ambulance response times are improving with South East Coast Ambulance Service performance ranked against other trusts.

Sun and rain at Party in the Park

It was third year lucky for one of Kent's family friendly music festivals despite a downpour towards the end.

Traffic chaos feared from 10-week road closure

Motorists are bracing themselves for a summer of traffic jams following a crucial road closure.

Take Off tribute fest is grounded

A music festival for tribute acts has had the plug pulled after failing to sell enough tickets.

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Sport

Youth players impress Gillingham captain

Gillingham captain Stuart O'Keefe has been impressed by the progress of the club's youth players.

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Compton strikes ton in Sevenoaks win

Kent opener Ben Compton struck an unbeaten century to help guide Sevenoaks Vine to victory over Bickley Park in the Kent League Premier Division.

Spitfires sign off with defeat

Kent Spitfires' T20 Blast campaign finished in the same way it started - with a defeat at Canterbury - on Sunday evening.

'We were rusty' - Gillingham boss on opening pre-season test

Manager Neil Harris admitted the hard work during the week had an impact on his team’s weekend performance.

Hot prospect 'unlikely to sign for Gillingham'

Report: Gillingham open pre-season campaign with a win

Rugby club planning upgrades

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RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

Warning to dog owners over highly toxic blue-green algae

Dog owners are being told to keep their pets on leads around freshwater as the recent hot weather may increase the growth of toxic blue-green algae.

Cattery opens 'pet food bank' amid cost of living crisis

An RSPCA cattery is offering pet food parcels to owners who are struggling to afford to feed their animals amid the cost of living crisis.

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Heat exhaustion can pose a real danger to pets, so here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

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A festival to be grateful for

You can win family tickets, including luxury glamping and a packed line-up of music, to this year’s Gratitude Festival.

Strictly stars team up for spectacular one-of-a-kind tour

Two of the show’s best-loved dancers, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, will join forces for a dance extravaganza.

8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

Enjoy a cold pint and incredible views this summer at these picture-perfect locations.

Maze is out of this world

Cultural festival returns to the county

'I’m not going to pay for what he sicked up'

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My Kent Family

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Zipline attraction announces two new rides

Daredevils will get the chance to try out indoor sky diving or a giant swing at Bluewater.

Bubble waffle business to open in town centre

What is polio virus and when should you be vaccinated against it?

Dinner lady Polly, 80, has no intention of retiring

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Gardens

Sweet smelling roses take over castle grounds

5 plants and trees you might not want in your garden

Glorious gardens to visit this month

Beautiful bluebells blossom this spring

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Businesses in Gravesend finally recover from a damaging month-long closure of their high street

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Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.

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Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

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Legal Sector Review 2022

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

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A guide for your future. For Year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

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The Class of 2021: Find out more about the winners of this year's Kent Excellence in Business Awards – better known as the KEiBAs

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Pals to take on 'world's toughest row' - but have never rowed before

Robber hit shopkeeper with cricket bat during raid

Sheerness

Seaside motorhome destroyed by mystery fire

Roadworks on A249 cancelled ahead of M2 weekend closure

Roadworks on A249 cancelled ahead of M2 weekend closure

Surprise road closure causes traffic chaos on school run

Surprise road closure causes traffic chaos on school run

Man dies after being hit by lorry on A249

Man dies after being hit by lorry on A249

Bomb ship landmark mast stay... for now at least

Bomb ship landmark mast stay... for now at least

Seaside town faced with 'threat' of cement works

Seaside town faced with 'threat' of cement works

Police hunt driver after runaway truck crashes into driveway

Police hunt driver after runaway truck crashes into driveway

Ambulance response times fall despite many facing long waits

Ambulance response times fall despite many facing long waits

Sun and rain at Party in the Park

Sun and rain at Party in the Park

Traffic chaos feared from 10-week road closure

Traffic chaos feared from 10-week road closure

Take Off tribute fest is grounded

Take Off tribute fest is grounded

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Race circuit cancels events due to 'senseless behaviour'

Bar owner told to remove canopy installed during lockdown

'Second homes and Airbnbs have left us with no community'

Abandoned bus discovered blocking main road

Tributes to young father after A249 bridge fall

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Youth players impress Gillingham captain

Compton strikes ton in Sevenoaks win

Compton strikes ton in Sevenoaks win

Spitfires sign off with defeat

Spitfires sign off with defeat

'We were rusty' - Gillingham boss on opening pre-season test

'We were rusty' - Gillingham boss on opening pre-season test

Hot prospect 'unlikely to sign for Gillingham'

Report: Gillingham open pre-season campaign with a win

Rugby club planning upgrades

Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

Warning to dog owners over highly toxic blue-green algae

Cattery opens 'pet food bank' amid cost of living crisis

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

A festival to be grateful for

A festival to be grateful for

Strictly stars team up for spectacular one-of-a-kind tour

Strictly stars team up for spectacular one-of-a-kind tour

8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

Maze is out of this world

Cultural festival returns to the county

'I’m not going to pay for what he sicked up'

Zipline attraction announces two new rides

Bubble waffle business to open in town centre

What is polio virus and when should you be vaccinated against it?

Dinner lady Polly, 80, has no intention of retiring

Sweet smelling roses take over castle grounds

5 plants and trees you might not want in your garden

Glorious gardens to visit this month

Beautiful bluebells blossom this spring

Kent Says: Should child obesity be treated as abuse?

Kent Bike Polo team encourages more people to take up the sport

Rescue centres at breaking point after a surge of animals being abandoned across Kent

Businesses in Gravesend finally recover from a damaging month-long closure of their high street

Freeview channel 7 | Virgin Media channel 159