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Residents’ survey entrants could win football tickets

A council is offering a free seven-day workout and a chance to win other prizes to anyone who enters its 2024 Residents’ Survey.

Families protest against disability benefits changes

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

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

Villagers vote to adopt neighbourhood plan

Around a quarter of residents turned out at polling stations to give a resounding yes to their neighbourhood plan.

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Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

The government is set to go ahead with cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners across the country.

Kent MP declares support for Tory leadership front runner

A Tory politician has decided not to back her neighbouring MP in the Conservative Party’s leadership contest and has put her support elsewhere.

Biker in his 50s dies after crash with car

The rider of a green Kawasaki motorbike has died following a crash with a white Fiat Panda.

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

People in Kent are being told to expect “thundery rain” and flooding as wet weather hits the county this weekend.

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

If the summer holidays have cleared out your bank account, don’t worry - we’ve got six free days out that the whole family will love.

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

From abandoned department stores to old shopping centres, we’ve had a look at some of the big plans for Kent’s ugliest sites.

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

Lord Michael Howard has revealed he predicted Liz Truss would be an “absolute disaster” as Prime Minister before she landed the top job.

Mystery woman wins £100k on lottery

A woman known only as Mrs Z is planning a holiday after scooping a six-figure sum on an instant win game.

Missing teen last seen at railway station found

A 17-year-old who had gone missing has been found safe and well.

Bins pile up as angry residents slam recycling ‘mavericks’

Residents are pleading with their neighbours not to contaminate their shared recycling bins after waste collectors repeatedly refuse to take them.

Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

A yellow weather warning is in place for heavy rain across the whole of Kent with the chance of power cuts and flooding.

‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

A county councillor’s calls for 10% of jobs to be culled at KCC has been described as “beyond insulting” by a union.

Call to fight changes to disability benefit payment

A demonstration is being arranged to counter changes described as a “tax on the disabled”.

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers are expected to hit the county.

The robots that could help Kent’s fruit picking problems

A new technology in action on a Kent farm may solve the shortage of fruit-pickers - by using robots.

Mum fears disabled people ‘could die’ due to care cost hike

A mother is considering legal action against a council following a change in the way disability benefits are calculated.

Classroom robots stand in for children too ill to go to school

A charity which helps poorly children to stay in school using the latest technology is fundraising to help more youngsters.

Automatic service charge 'like someone's putting their hand in my pocket!'

An automatic service charge on your bill is becoming a regular occurrence, some customers in Kent think the tipping trend should be scrapped.

‘There is simply not provision in the village to accommodate a development of this size’

A developer has submitted plans for 99 homes on farmland in the green belt.

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

A high street pub has shut its doors suddenly after 75 years of trading in a village high street.

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

Is it game over for Secret Drinker in the pub with the turbo-charged barmaids?

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Lifestyle shop Oliver Bonas has moved into a former Topshop, while Lucy and Yak prepares to open its first Kent store.

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Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I turned my unassuming Kent garden into a stunning mini-rainforest’

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‘I’ve done it’ – James completes Channel swim

Larkfield Swimming Club coach James Bell swapped the pool for the English Channel to complete an epic swim to France.

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Residents’ survey entrants could win football tickets

Families protest against disability benefits changes

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

Villagers vote to adopt neighbourhood plan

Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

Kent MP declares support for Tory leadership front runner

Biker in his 50s dies after crash with car

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

Mystery woman wins £100k on lottery

Missing teen last seen at railway station found

Bins pile up as angry residents slam recycling ‘mavericks’

Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

Call to fight changes to disability benefit payment

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

The robots that could help Kent’s fruit picking problems

Mum fears disabled people ‘could die’ due to care cost hike

Classroom robots stand in for children too ill to go to school

Automatic service charge 'like someone's putting their hand in my pocket!'

‘There is simply not provision in the village to accommodate a development of this size’

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Rumbled? ‘I’d know Secret Drinker anywhere,’ said the bloke next to me at the bar

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Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Oliver Bonas opens in city centre as popular dungaree brand eyes up nearby spot

Gardens

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years

‘I turned my unassuming Kent garden into a stunning mini-rainforest’

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‘I’ve done it’ – James completes Channel swim

Angels manager desperate for FA Cup run

“A smile that could light up a room” – Chatham Town pay moving tribute to Dylan Akue

Gillingham look to sharpen up their act

Muyeye leads Kent’s resistance

Kent lose early wickets in reply

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