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Stranded ship with explosive cargo ‘poses no threat’, owners insist

A ship stranded at anchor off the Kent coast due to fears over its potentially explosive cargo poses “no threat in its current state”.

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.

Second council to consider temporary 'pod homes’

A second council is considering using ‘pod’ homes to combat homelessness and temporary accommodation issues.

Suspected drug dealers in custody

Two people were arrested after police searched a house and found cannabis and weighing scales.

‘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

Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian is in hospital after they were hit by a car.

Driver reversed truck into police cars injuring officer during chase

Two police vehicles were damaged and an officer was injured after a driver reversed a flatbed truck into them during a pursuit.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

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

Cocaine smugglers who hid drugs in boxes of bananas jailed

A gang has been found guilty of importing tonnes of drugs from Central America in boxes of bananas that arrived at a Kent port.

Frightened fox cubs trapped in flat after falling through skylight

Two frightened fox cubs had to be saved by rescuers after falling 10ft through a skylight into a flat.

Man arrested after cannabis plants found in van

Police stopped a van in the early hours and found it full of cannabis plants and cultivation equipment.

‘Council’s selling off our youth centre – we need £500k to save it’

Fears are intensifying over the future of more than 100 young people amid plans to axe their youth centre.

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…

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”.

Kitesurfers ‘devastated’ at beauty spot ban after ‘birds disturbed’

Devastated kitesurfers have been banned from a coastal Kent beauty spot they had used for more than 20 years after “disturbing birds”.

Everything we know about the Russian ship stranded off Kent carrying explosives

A ship carrying tonnes of explosives has docked 15 miles off the Kent coast, but is she dangerous and why is she there? Here’s everything we know...

‘Miracle’ as horror crash biker survives cardiac arrests, broken bones and sepsis

A mum says her “heart was ripped out” after her biker son suffered injuries in a crash so severe he was not expected to survive.

‘Bionic’ former MP shares video update a year on from sepsis battle

Newly-appointed peer Craig Mackinlay has shared new footage of his remarkable recovery after losing his hands and feet to sepsis.

Teen died after taking MDMA she ‘may have bought in Kent days earlier’

A 17-year-old girl who attended a festival at Dreamland died after taking drugs which she may have bought in Kent days earlier, an inquest has heard.

Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

A prolific shoplifter who tried to gouge out the eyes of a police officer when he was being arrested has been jailed.

Train crashes into broken-down car on level crossing

A train crashed into a broken-down car on a level crossing triggering delays and a large emergency response.

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‘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.

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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Stranded ship with explosive cargo ‘poses no threat’, owners insist

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

Second council to consider temporary 'pod homes’

Suspected drug dealers in custody

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

Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by car

Driver reversed truck into police cars injuring officer during chase

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Cocaine smugglers who hid drugs in boxes of bananas jailed

Frightened fox cubs trapped in flat after falling through skylight

Man arrested after cannabis plants found in van

‘Council’s selling off our youth centre – we need £500k to save it’

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

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

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

Kitesurfers ‘devastated’ at beauty spot ban after ‘birds disturbed’

Everything we know about the Russian ship stranded off Kent carrying explosives

‘Miracle’ as horror crash biker survives cardiac arrests, broken bones and sepsis

‘Bionic’ former MP shares video update a year on from sepsis battle

Teen died after taking MDMA she ‘may have bought in Kent days earlier’

Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

Train crashes into broken-down car on level crossing

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

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

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‘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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