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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.

‘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.

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

A large delivery firm has signed a deal to move into a new logistics facility expected to generate hundreds of jobs.

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.

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

A country park is set to have a £130k community space set up in two 40ft shipping containers to host events and workshops.

School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

A school has opened a £6m teaching block set to help the increase in pupil admissions and dedicated it to a former head who passed away in 2013.

Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.

Kent officers rank below national average

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

Packaging firm hits back at protestors after second break-in

A packaging company says it is the victim of law-breaking protestors who wrongly believe it supplies products to the arms industry.

‘Our final Halloween house will go out with a bang’

A “slightly mad” alarm engineer is creating well-loved Halloween attraction in his front garden for the last time.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

Sniffer dogs were used to find hauls of illegal tobacco products in combined raids on five shops across Kent.

‘Will this scheme finally end school-run misery?

Plans for a school drop-off point in a 16-home development could help ease traffic but neighbours fear it will make congestion worse.

‘I’ve fostered asylum-seeker children, this rising hostility worries me’

A foster carer who has looked after asylum-seeker children has spoken out about the “worrying” increase in hostility towards them.

M2 closure causes traffic delays

The closure of a busy stretch of motorway is causing delays today for drivers.

Drainage works to last more than three weeks on main route

Temporary traffic lights have been set up on a busy main road and are expected to last more than three weeks.

Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and is prevented from entering a store with a bag that is not clear, on her release from prison.

Prisoner accused of sexual assault was released early in ‘system error’

A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman just hours after being released from prison should not have been let out.

CCTV cameras installed in town centres

New cameras have been deployed to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime in town centres.

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.

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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.

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell is set to open its first restaurant in a Kent district creating 20 jobs inside a former Debenhams store.

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

A leisure centre has officially closed following a “challenging summer”.

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

Paedophile jailed after tampering with phone and hiding hard drive

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

Bake off star and influencer launch pre-loved fashion venture

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

Kent officers rank below national average

Packaging firm hits back at protestors after second break-in

‘Our final Halloween house will go out with a bang’

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

‘Will this scheme finally end school-run misery?

‘I’ve fostered asylum-seeker children, this rising hostility worries me’

M2 closure causes traffic delays

Drainage works to last more than three weeks on main route

Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

Prisoner accused of sexual assault was released early in ‘system error’

CCTV cameras installed in town centres

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

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

Second council to consider temporary 'pod homes’

Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

Eat, Drink, Shop

‘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

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

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

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