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Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

A 37-year-old man died after falling into the path of a vehicle on the motorway.

Rape of woman in Tesco toilet cubicle ‘not as first described’

Detectives investigating an alleged rape inside a supermarket toilet cubicle have now concluded their enquiries.

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

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

The village being swallowed up by 2,000 homes over seven plots

Proposals for a 650-home development include a much-needed doctors’ surgery - but villagers are not happy at the prospect of yet more house building.

Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

Nearly 30,000 adults and children are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD in what critics are calling a “broken” system.

‘Very distressed’ dog saved after getting stranded on marshland

An inshore lifeboat was called after a cocker spaniel made its way onto marshland before getting cut off by an incoming tide.

Charges considered to stop seafront campervan ‘encampment’

Charges are being considered at a seafront stretch residents say is at risk of becoming a “squatter camp”.

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

‘Outcry’ as Evri driver loses rounds after taking ill wife to hospital

A community is backing a delivery driver who had his rounds taken away after a parcel company said it had replaced him with a “reliable courier”.

Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

The £9.5 million restoration of a 19th Century dockyard church has won a top industry prize.

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.

Paedophile jailed after tampering with phone and hiding hard drive

A registered sex offender has been jailed after police found he had tampered with the monitoring software on his phone.

‘Hundreds’ of Tesco tomato wrappers litter seafront

A beachfront is littered with “hundreds” of pieces of plastic packaging and it’s all for the same thing says a dog walker - Tesco baby plum tomatoes.

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

An appeal has been made for land owners to put forward sites for housing or traveller pitches to meet government targets.

Bake off star and influencer launch pre-loved fashion venture

Two best friends and social media stars have teamed up to promote a new charity shop venture ahead of its public unveiling inside an airport hangar.

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

Holiday park boss jailed for ‘brutal’ axe handle attack

A Kent holiday park boss has been locked up after a man was left needing surgery for serious facial injuries in a “brutal” attack.

Bungalows replace houses as new plans put forward

Plans have been resubmitted for homes on a plot where the original proposal attracted more than 100 objections and was rejected.

Cocaine and knuckleduster seized in police raids

Two men have been charged with supplying drugs after cocaine, cash and a knuckleduster were discovered in three police raids.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

New plans outline how a local authority hopes to develop its leisure facilities as it prepares for a potential influx of 44,000 new residents.

Woman ‘followed into toilet cubicle and raped’ at Tesco

A woman has reported she was raped after being followed inside a supermarket toilet cubicle.

Seven whales die off the Kent coast amid rescue efforts

Seven whales have now been confirmed dead after becoming stranded on mudflats off the Kent coast.

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Kent MP knocked out of Tory leadership race

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

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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.

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.

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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

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Tanga strikes twice in Ebbsfleet’s comeback win over Gillingham

Ebbsfleet United cancelled out Gillingham’s early opener to win Tuesday night’s Kent Senior Cup tie.

Ex-Gills chairman: ‘Club is trying to destroy me’

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Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

Rape of woman in Tesco toilet cubicle ‘not as first described’

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

The village being swallowed up by 2,000 homes over seven plots

Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

‘Very distressed’ dog saved after getting stranded on marshland

Charges considered to stop seafront campervan ‘encampment’

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

‘Outcry’ as Evri driver loses rounds after taking ill wife to hospital

Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Paedophile jailed after tampering with phone and hiding hard drive

‘Hundreds’ of Tesco tomato wrappers litter seafront

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

Bake off star and influencer launch pre-loved fashion venture

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Holiday park boss jailed for ‘brutal’ axe handle attack

Bungalows replace houses as new plans put forward

Cocaine and knuckleduster seized in police raids

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

Woman ‘followed into toilet cubicle and raped’ at Tesco

Seven whales die off the Kent coast amid rescue efforts

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Charges considered to stop seafront campervan ‘encampment’

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Kent MP knocked out of Tory leadership race

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

Calls for Labour to pull the plug on 'Dartford Disneyland'

Eat, Drink, Shop

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

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Gardens

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

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

Sport

Tanga strikes twice in Ebbsfleet’s comeback win over Gillingham

Ex-Gills chairman: ‘Club is trying to destroy me’

Gillingham up for awards after impressive September

Gillingham youth set to take on Fleet in county cup

Walker: I’ve got plenty to offer

Hat-trick of penalty saves for ex-Gills goalkeeper

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

Win a place for you and three guests at The Ivy's open night in Canterbury

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