Spectacular underwater images on display in UK for the first time
The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition is coming to a Kent attraction, showcasing more than 115 striking maritime pictures.
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New ‘trust the chef’ sushi bar brings taste of Japan to town
A sushi bar where guests leave it up to the chef to rustle up a series of dishes of his choosing has opened inside the basement of a restaurant.
Meningitis response, thousands of new homes, and NHS chief’s surprise resignation
It’s another packed edition of the Kent Politics Podcast this week, looking at the very latest from across the county.
Villagers cheer as bid for ‘devastating’ 11-bed HMO rejected
Plans to turn a former activity hub and sports centre into a house of multiple occupation have been refused.
GP surgery extension and more HMOs among latest planning bids
Plans to extend a doctors’ surgery lead the latest batch of planning applications submitted to the council.
Controversial school traffic-management scheme hailed a success — despite ‘extremely low’ survey response
A controversial traffic management scheme has been praised for delivering “safer, calmer streets” but its opponents say the data is too limited.
Bridgerton fans soon will be able to marry on real filming set
Couples dreaming of a Bridgerton-style wedding will soon be able to tie the knot at a real filming location.
Tens of thousands of residents to benefit from new weekly bin collection
Residents who live in flats in one part of Kent will start to receive a weekly food waste collection as part of plans to standardise recycling.
Urgent appeal to trace mum of newborn kittens found dumped in park
An animal rescue centre is asking member of the public to be on the lookout for a distressed cat after a litter of kittens was found dumped in a park.
Crowd cheers as armed police make arrest following stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing near a town centre.
Driver who hit and killed school teacher told police ‘he thought he’d struck an animal’
An unlicensed motorist is on trial accused of causing the death by careless driving of a "much-loved" school teacher in a country road hit-and-run.
Elderly residents unable to drink tap water for past five months
Around 60 residents in sheltered accommodation flats have been receiving bottled water since October amid fears their supply has been contaminated.
Delays on Kent’s roads after several crashes on major routes
Two lanes remain shut on a busy A-road after a crash involving five vehicles.
Pharmacies inundated with meningitis vaccine calls
There has been a surge in calls to pharmacies from people worried about contracting deadly meningitis following the outbreak in the county.
Appeal to identify woman after two people ‘hit with glass bottle’
Officers have released pictures of a woman they believe holds vital information about an assault where two people were injured with a glass bottle.
Major gym chain reveals ‘pools and spa retreat’ plans for former tennis club
Plans for indoor and outdoor pools along with a luxury spa retreat have been unveiled at Kent’s newest David Lloyd health club.
Man appears in court after alleged sexual assaults on women near high street
A 36-year-old man has appeared in court accused of two alleged sexual assaults on women at the same location within 24 hours of each other.
‘Get on with it’: Community healthcare providers urged to progress ‘already decided’ plans
Community healthcare providers have been told to stop stalling and get on with plans to merge together that councillors say are already decided.
Man in court after woman, 87, stabbed in chest in ‘despicable assault’
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court accused of punching a pensioner and stabbing her in the chest in an unprovoked attack.
Nigel Havers to share 50 years of showbiz stories in new tour
The actor is telling fans all about the highs and lows of his career in the new show, which comes to four Kent venues.