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‘They’ve tried to get us on for ages’: Kent venues to appear on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed

Owners of a glamping site in Kent say they’ve finally accepted a TV show’s offer after struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

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Developer behind huge Kent housing project goes into administration

A housing developer has gone into administration just weeks after failing to pull out of contributing more than £50m towards vital infrastructure.

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Traffic chaos on roundabout after lorry loses its load and crash

An M2 entry slip road and two lanes were closed at a busy roundabout following a lorry losing its load and a crash.

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Bid for five-storey health centre on derelict dance studio plot

A medical centre capable of housing a pharmacy and various GP examination rooms could be in the works for a long empty site.

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‘You know your body best – if it doesn’t feel right speak up’

A mum whose cancer was first misdiagnosed as a pelvic prolapse is urging others to speak up if they know something is wrong.

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CCTV released after alleged flasher exposed himself on train

Authorities have released two images of a man they want to speak to after an alleged incident of indecent exposure.

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Council to buy nearly 800 social homes for £46m

Nearly 800 homes could be sold to a local authority to run as council houses.

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‘It’s a broken system’: Why is adult social care costing Kent taxpayers so much?

As the cost of caring for the most vulnerable in Kent continues to rise, we take a look at what’s the cause and how it can be fixed.

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First look inside revamped McDonald’s branch after month-long closure

Pictures show off a newly revamped McDonald’s branch which has been closed for a month-long refurbishment.

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Search for missing teen with ‘faint moustache and lip scar’

The public’s help is sought to find a missing teenager last seen in the early hours.

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Five people taken to hospital after police van crash with car

Paramedics, fire engines, and officers were called to the scene of a crash involving a police van and car.

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‘I went to the anti far-right march in London, and it wasn’t what I expected’

Columnist Melissa Todd joined one of the UK’s biggest anti far-right marches and found a crowd defined by warmth and humour rather than rage…

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‘Town of Culture bid will highlight how special our area really is…’

In his latest KentOnline column, MP Kevin McKenna makes this case for why his constituency should be UK Town of Culture.

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Man charged with murder appears in court after death of woman, 64

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a house.

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Farmer, 75, to take on ‘unpredictable’ and ‘demanding’ rowing challenge

A 75-year-old farmer is preparing to take on a gruelling test of endurance by rowing overnight across the English Channel.

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Council leader reshuffles cabinet team

The Reform UK leader of Kent County Council, Cllr Linden Kemkaran, has announced a cabinet reshuffle.

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No meningitis cases under investigation as final probable case confirmed

There are no meningitis cases under investigation for the first time since an outbreak in Kent began, new figures reveal.

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New HMO plans emerge for former Premier Inn

Developers behind plans to convert a former hotel into a large-scale house of multiple occupation have submitted new plans for the building.

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Scammers using eBay to sell Kent beach huts they don’t own

People desperate to own a beach hut along the Kent coast are being targeted by scammers posting bogus listings.

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Thousands join ‘living library’ to help smash world record

A town in Kent made history after thousands gathered on the beach to take part in a record-breaking “living library” event.