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Anger over parking charge plan for beauty spot

Beach-goers enjoying an 'oasis of freedom' along the Kent coast will stay away if controversial parking fees are introduced, critics fear.

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Seaside town to provide backdrop in popular art show

Eight artists in a popular television series will tackle the stunning scenes of a Kent seaside town in this week's episode.

Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

Speculative housing schemes across several districts are now more likely to be given the go-ahead, after councils failed to hit new homes targets.

Open-air public urinals plan to stop people weeing in high street

Council bosses are to consider installing French-style 'pissoir' toilets to stop people urinating in the high street.

Luxury items seized from road-rage suspect

Various luxury items have been confiscated by police from a man following a road-rage incident.

Candles to be lit in memory of Dan

People are invited to light a candle tonight in memory of Dan Venes, who has been confirmed dead in France five months after he went missing in Kent.

AA blasted in row over 'not prioritising lone women'

A breakdown recovery firm has been at the centre of a row on Twitter over whether lone women should be given priority for roadside assistance.

Grand Designs architects' vision for eco-home at country estate

The family owners of a popular country estate have hired architects from Grand Designs to help create a 'truly outstanding' eco-friendly house.

Council moving HQ to shopping centre

A district council is planning to turn a floor of a prime retail unit in a shopping complex into its new headquarters.

Has Kent really been 'concreted over' with new homes?

New figures reveal a huge difference in the number of new-builds sold across Kent – with some districts having almost 10 times more than others.

Has the Omicron peak passed in Kent?

There are hopes Kent has seen the worst of the Omicron variant as cases plummet and patient numbers level off.

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Sport

Scally: I want to get this right

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally hasn’t rushed his next managerial appointment and makes no apologies for it.

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Report: Priestfield stalemate as Gillingham’s winless run goes on

Gillingham had to settle for a point from a game they badly needed to win.

Hard working Gills lack the quality - Lovell reaction after goalless draw

Gillingham caretaker boss Steve Lovell admitted the team lacked the quality needed to finish Shrewsbury off on Tuesday night.

'I'm going to knock you out!' Footballer banned after referee threat

A footballer said he deeply regrets threatening to knock a referee out after being red-carded in a Sunday League match.

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Shrewsbury, Maidstone v Ebbsfleet, Dartford v Concord

Bolton turn up heat on Gillingham over skipper

Gillingham aiming for a lift on home soil

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Dog attacks: everything you need to know

A vet has answered readers' questions on dog attacks: from what to do if you’re harmed, to warning signs to look out for.

Pufferfish goes to dentist to have her goofy teeth trimmed

Goldie the five-year-old pufferfish had to have treatment to reduce her one inch fangs as they were preventing her from eating.

Family re-united with dog year after she disappeared

A French bulldog that disappeared from a family's back garden has been found a year later.

Experts reveal what foods are toxic to dogs

Nearly three in 10 dog owners have fed their pet a toxic food without knowing, this is what to do if your pooch eats something they shouldn't.

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Huge outdoor music festival cancelled for third year running

Despite vowing to return in 2022, organisers have pulled the plug on one of Kent's biggest music events

Xbox subscriptions and online passes to change

Microsoft is to make changes to its Xbox subscriptions, including Xbox Live Gold, following an investigation into online gaming memberships.

A guide to Latino food in Kent

A guide to some of the best Latin American restaurants across the county so you can get a taste of the vivid Latino culture.

Watch the birdie with the Big Garden Birdwatch

Join the Jubilee party packed with proms, picnics and pop

Was it Miss Scarlett with the candlestick?

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How to help prepare your child for starting school

Starting school can be daunting - for little ones and parents too - but there are ways you can help get them ready for this important step.

Great-great-gran, 100, meets family's first girl in 75 years

Couple use lottery win to transform daughter's life

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

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Gardens

Watch the birdie with the Big Garden Birdwatch

RSPB classes for the eagle-eyed

The story of Kent's silkworms that produced royal robes

RSPB give tips on feeding birds in winter

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Brexit developments bringing hundreds of jobs

A recruitment bonanza has opened up as a key Brexit change will see more checks needed on goods and food.

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Young people encouraged to take up lorry driving

Amazon to recruit hundreds of seasonal workers

Social care service wants to create 'army of caregivers'

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Legal Sector Review 2022

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

Next Step

A guide for your future. For Year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

Kent New Homes

The must-see guide to new developments across the county

KEiBA

The Class of 2021: Find out more about the winners of this year's Kent Excellence in Business Awards – better known as the KEiBAs

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Whitstable

Anger over parking charge plan for beauty spot

Seaside town to provide backdrop in popular art show

Seaside town to provide backdrop in popular art show

Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

Open-air public urinals plan to stop people weeing in high street

Open-air public urinals plan to stop people weeing in high street

Luxury items seized from road-rage suspect