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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.

‘Beloved’ leopard with ‘love of marmite’ dies after almost 20 years in Kent

A “beloved” leopard which has lived in Kent for almost 20 years has died after keepers were faced with a “difficult decision”.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

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

Main road blocked after van and car crash

A main road was blocked in both directions after a crash involving a van and a car.

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…

Folk flock to annual festival

A popular folk festival returns for its 31st year with Morris dancers, sea shanty singalongs and traditional ceilidh music.

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.

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.

Overturned car sparks road closure

An overturned car sparked an emergency response and the closure of a main road.

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.

Number of road closures in Kent at a record high

“Universally annoying” road closures on Kent’s roads have reached a record high, new figures have disclosed.

24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

A yellow weather warning has been issued as some locations could see 80-100 mm of rain develop over the course of 12 to 24 hours.

Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock

A countywide restriction on the movement of farm animals has been brought in after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.

Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.

£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?

Not long ago, Southeastern was always among the worst-rated franchises - today it’s among the best-performing. We ask what’s changed…

‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election

At least 20 Conservative county council members will not seek re-election next May, it is understood.

‘Upset and frustration’ as vandals smash shop windows

Staff at a town centre shop have been left upset and frustrated after vandals used a wooden stick to smash its windows.

Visitor hotspot unveils plans for ‘much-needed’ cafe

A leading Kent winemaker has unveiled plans to build a new cafe to cater for the growing number of visitors to its popular vineyard.

Fears 625 homes could ‘swallow up’ village

Villagers fear they are at risk of being “swallowed up" by huge developments as plans have emerged for 625 homes behind a football stadium.

Families protest against disability benefits changes

Protestors have gathered at County Hall to demonstrate against the changes to disability benefits.

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

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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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Bonner looks to get his Gillingham squad “sharper, fitter and up to speed”

A full week of training has come at a good time for Gillingham, according to the manager.

Gillingham striker “treated badly” on return to Crewe

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

‘Beloved’ leopard with ‘love of marmite’ dies after almost 20 years in Kent

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Main road blocked after van and car crash

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Folk flock to annual festival

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

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

Overturned car sparks road closure

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

Number of road closures in Kent at a record high

24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock

Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?

‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election

‘Upset and frustration’ as vandals smash shop windows

Visitor hotspot unveils plans for ‘much-needed’ cafe

Fears 625 homes could ‘swallow up’ village

Families protest against disability benefits changes

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

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Ban on takeaways near schools fails to curb rates of child obesity

‘More than a lick of paint’: Sports centres to be spruced up with savings

‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

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

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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Bonner looks to get his Gillingham squad “sharper, fitter and up to speed”

Gillingham striker “treated badly” on return to Crewe

“Huff and puff, but nothing to blow the door down”

Report: Back-to back defeats for Gillingham

Matchday Live: Crewe v Gillingham, Ebbsfleet v Rochdale, Worthing v Maidstone, Ramsgate v Cray Valley

McKenzie praises the manager for Gillingham’s team unity - and the boss responds

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