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‘This is my idea of heaven’: Madonna raves over Kent town
Madonna has called a Kent town her “idea of heaven” following her latest visit.
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Taxi drivers among five arrested in people-smuggling crackdown
Taxi drivers are among five suspects arrested and charged on suspicion of trying to smuggle 23 people out of the UK in lorries.
Opening date revealed for UK's largest beach spa
The opening date has been revealed for the UK’s largest beach spa which is launching in Kent.
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Harvester restaurant reopens after three-week makeover costing £500k
A Harvester restaurant has reopened following a three-week refurbishment costing £500,000.
A-road closed following crash and fuel spillage
Police officers have been called to a crash on a main road.
Retired engineer convicted after blowing up ULEZ camera
A retired electrical appliances engineer who risked lives when he blew up a ULEZ camera using a home-made bomb has been convicted.
Teenager charged after series of robberies as police hunt for further suspects
A teenager has been charged as detectives investigate a series of robberies in a town centre.
New aerial images show progress of huge new care home ‘on track’ for summer completion
A new 75-bed care home at the heart of a major Kent housing development has officially topped out.
Rush hour delays after accident on M2
Commuters faced travel disruption this morning following an incident on the M2.
'Once it's gone, it's gone forever': MP urges rethink of 'short-sighted' school site sale
An MP is calling for Kent County Council to abandon plans to sell a derelict former secondary school site she believes will be “vital” in the future.
Pathologist found 'suicide' victim had been stabbed in neck and strangled
A 62-year-old allegedly murdered by his handyman over a money dispute suffered multiple injuries to his head and neck, a jury has been told.
Dumped kittens found soaked and shivering inside cardboard box
An animal rescue centre is appealing for help to trace the mum cat of six-week-old kittens found abandoned and hungry in a park by a dog walker.
Bouncing bomb inventor’s binoculars up for auction
A unique artefact linked to Kent’s crucial role in one of the Second World War’s most famous missions is set to be sold at auction.
Thousands raised after dad dies in construction site tragedy
Thousands of pounds have been raised for the family of a much-loved dad who died on a construction site.
Opening month revealed for town’s first Taco Bell
A Kent town is on track to have its first Taco Bell restaurant this summer.
Medieval landmark added to risk list amid river collapse fears
A medieval landmark has been deemed one of the country’s most at risk historic structures amid “the real possibility” it could collapse into a river.
Work on £77 million link road could start in two years
The start date for a major new link road project has been earmarked ahead of plans finally being submitted later this year.
Schools provider singled out for praise by government for work with disadvantaged pupils
An education academy which oversees schools across Kent has been declared among the “very best nationally” for its work with disadvantaged pupils.
‘We gave everything to protect our village’: Disappointment as homes plan for orchard approved
A determined residents’ campaign to stop an unwelcome housing development has come to nothing, with the scheme granted on appeal.
The 10 stunning wedding pictures that saw Kent photographer crowned UK's best
A bride embracing her emotional father and a daredevil caught jumping into a pool were captured by a Kent photographer named the UK’s best.