Plastic beads that can harm animals could wash up on Kent’s beaches ‘for years’
Plastic beads dumped into the sea by Southern Water that can harm animals could be found on Kent’s beaches “for years to come”, it is feared.
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‘Huge loss’ as popular club shuts after more than 100 years in town
A well-known restaurant, bar and sports club is closing after more than 100 years - in a “huge loss” for the community.
Beloved puma with ‘soothing purr’ dies after 14 years at wildlife park
Keepers at a Kent animal park have paid tribute to a puma “who captured hearts” with his “soothing purr”.
Man ‘spits in face’ of TV star’s wife in Kent town
A TV and radio star says a man spat in his wife’s face in front of their daughter in a shocking incident in a Kent town.
‘Disgust’ as far-right party leader joins protest in town
The leader of far-right party Britain First was among those taking part in another anti-immigration protest in Kent yesterday.
Hospital closed due to ‘critically low staffing’ to finally reopen
Health chiefs say a hospital shut for months will reopen next month amid a growing healthcare crisis in the county.
How work on new Greggs revealed a long-lost piece of Kent’s high street history
Recent shop fascia work has revealed a “ghost sign” advertising the former premises of a long-lost retail leviathan.
‘We weren’t being represented - so we struck out on our own’
Kent is looking at the biggest shake-up of local government in decades, but one area has been through this before.
‘This is why homeowners in Kent should be worried about a mansion tax’
A proposed “mansion tax” in this month’s Budget could leave many cash-poor homeowners in Kent facing bills they cannot afford, a solicitor warns.
‘Queuing sewage tankers are ruining our quiet village’
Villagers are facing long detours and foul smells after more than 20 sewage tankers were deployed to fix a burst sewer.
‘It was chaos!’ Dozens of appliances damaged as copper theft sparks huge power cut
Families were unable to heat their homes, cook or wash for as long as 24 hours after copper thieves caused a huge power cut.
Follow the yellow brick road at castle’s Christmas event
A Kent attraction is hosting a Wizard of Oz-inspired experience, including a trip to the Emerald City and a visit from the Wicked Witch.
240-bed hotel and spa part of multi-million development at golf club bidding for Ryder Cup
Exclusive images show how a mega golf club development worth “hundreds of millions” will create a five-star hotel and luxury woodland lodges.
KCC confuses Sikhs for Hindus in Facebook post blunder
Kent County Council had to edit a social media post after spotting an embarrassing mistake.
Works stepped up to preserve future of town’s beloved landmark
Efforts are underway to protect a much-loved beauty spot from silting up and seeing its character changed forever.
'Our nine-year-old was happy and healthy - now he needs a machine to help him breathe'
The parents of a boy who went from being active to being unable to walk or talk say he can now live instead of exist thanks to a charity.
Council completes move to town’s tallest building as flats plan edges closer
A council has completed its long-awaited move into a town’s tallest building in a bid to save more than £1 million.
Brothers who turned down Dragons’ Den deal unveil £3m social gaming centre
Two brothers who turned down a Dragons’ Den offer for a slice of their booming business are set to open a new £3 million “multi-activity centre”.
Pub on the market a year after shutting down following a triple stabbing
A once-proud pub has gone up for sale a year after being shut down following a triple stabbing.
Police admit convict’s been missing for five months after accidental release
Police have admitted a burglar has been on the run for five months after being mistakenly released from a Kent prison.