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‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.

‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

A shopkeeper has been criticised after plans to convert a village pub into a farm shop and restaurant fell short of what was promised.

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

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

A council will lobby the government to give national protection to one of its most cherished landscapes.

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.

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.

‘I don’t think independent schools are better - but it’s important to have choice’

The new head at a £50,000-a-year boarding school reveals how it tackles social media and the proposed 20% hike in its fees.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

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

Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, who lives in Kent, was sitting in a taxi when it was thought to have been shot at.

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.

Train line to close for landslip prevention works

A train line will be closed for four days to allow Network Rail engineers to complete landslip prevention works.

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…

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.

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on

On September 26, 1994, Stan Nicholls was shot in the head as he left his local pub - 30 years on, his killers have never been caught.

Fishing spot still closed after ‘deadly’ carp disease discovered

Restrictions have been put in place at a popular fishing spot after traces of a disease deadly to carp has been found.

Long lines as hundreds queue for department store sale

A sale preview for a department store's loyal customers has drawn a huge crowd in a Kent town.

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.

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

A decision to withdraw children from two special schools only two weeks into the new term has shocked parents and staff.

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’.

‘We’re fully booked until January - but it’s time to move on’

The owner of a village hotel, pub and restaurant has decided to sell up after turning the business around in just a year.

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.

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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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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.

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‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

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

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

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

‘I don’t think independent schools are better - but it’s important to have choice’

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

Kent officers rank below national average

Train line to close for landslip prevention works

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

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

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

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on

Fishing spot still closed after ‘deadly’ carp disease discovered

Long lines as hundreds queue for department store sale

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

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

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

‘We’re fully booked until January - but it’s time to move on’

Power cables brought down after being hit by lorry

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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

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

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