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‘Ruthless’ fraudsters jailed after scamming victims out of £170k

Three men who fraudulently used thousands of pounds from their victims’ pension savings to fund extravagant lifestyles have been jailed.

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.

‘My teams find weird and wonderful things in sewers - but this was a new one’

A sewer clearance team had a surprise when they went to investigate a blocked pipe next to a pub and found something other than the usual wet wipes.

New Burger King branch given worst hygiene rating within first few weeks of opening

A fast-food joint received a one-star food hygiene rating just weeks after opening after using “dirty and greasy” equipment.

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

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

Kent town chosen to launch new illegal vape sales clampdown

A nationwide initiative tackling issues around underage vaping and illegal sales is being piloted in Kent.

Warning after figures show 50,000 living with sight loss in Kent

An optician has warned people to watch out for their eye health after recent figures showed sight loss is set to rise in the county.

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.

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…

Congestion following three-car crash

There are delays this morning after a three-vehicle accident on a busy bypass.

Residents flee as fire ravages flats

People were forced to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night after flames engulfed a block of flats.

Road closed again after burst water main

A burst water main has caused a road to be closed for the second time in the space of a week.

Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

A tree surgeon in financial difficulties strangled, stabbed and hit his wife with a hammer before taking his own life.

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.

Inquest opens into death of grandson who killed his nan

An inquest has been opened into the death of a refuse collector days after he fatally stabbed his grandmother.

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’.

Late-night trains cancelled after flooding

Trains on a Kent railway line are unable to run this evening due to damage caused by flooding.

Power cables brought down after being hit by lorry

Firefighters were called after a lorry hit power cables leaving them lying in the road and across a pavement.

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.

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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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Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

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Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Gillingham’s Robbie McKenzie has praised the manager for helping to instil team unity this season.

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‘Ruthless’ fraudsters jailed after scamming victims out of £170k

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

‘My teams find weird and wonderful things in sewers - but this was a new one’

New Burger King branch given worst hygiene rating within first few weeks of opening

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Kent town chosen to launch new illegal vape sales clampdown

Warning after figures show 50,000 living with sight loss in Kent

Kent officers rank below national average

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Congestion following three-car crash

Residents flee as fire ravages flats

Road closed again after burst water main

Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

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

Inquest opens into death of grandson who killed his nan

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

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

Late-night trains cancelled after flooding

Power cables brought down after being hit by lorry

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

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Disruption on major road as plan for two weeks of roadworks revealed

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

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

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?

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

Manager welcomes inside knowledge as Gillingham look to bounce back

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Injury set to deny Gillingham winger a reunion at Crewe

Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

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