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False alarm: ‘Whales’ off Kent coast were just a sandbar break
Photographers flocked to the Kent coast today following reports of whales – only to discover the “sighting” was nothing more than breaking waves.
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Bird flu warnings in Kent after dead wildlife found and outbreak at poultry farm
Bird flu warnings have been issued in two Kent districts after dead swans were found and an outbreak was discovered at a poultry farm.
Axe attack horror: Pair jailed for 24 years after ‘turf war’ murder attempt on A2
Two men have been jailed for a combined 48 years after an axe attack on a major road left a man with “near-fatal” injuries.
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What Rachel Reeves’ Budget means for Kent
The Budget was short on surprise but its impact on Kent will be significant - we gauge the reaction from around Kent.
‘It’s the difference between paying the bills or not…’
Mothers have described the Chancellor’s decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap as the “difference between paying the bills or not”.
‘We’re under pressure’: Kent businesses react to Chancellor’s budget
Bosses of firms across the county have shared their thought’s on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget.
Serial shoplifter who acted in ‘blatant disregard’ of court order jailed
A serial shoplifter has been jailed after he breached a court order banning him from entering stores with a bag.
Man found guilty of manslaughter after throwing fatal punch
A man has been found guilty of unlawfully killing a "fragile and vulnerable" 33-year-old who died after he was assaulted twice in two days.
Big shake-up for Kent as £26bn tax rises and welfare changes unveiled in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a Budget containing sweeping tax, welfare and cost-of-living changes that will have implications across Kent.
Police and ambulance crews called after person collapses near Tesco
Paramedics and police were called after a person collapsed near Tesco.
‘Labour didn’t need to make election tax promise – it would have won anyway’
Daniel Esson unpicks the politics of today’s Budget and argues that Labour boxed itself in long before Rachel Reeves stood up at the despatch box...
Historic pub to reopen after £500k nine-month refurb
A pub described as “tired and in desperate need of love" is set to reopen following a nine-month refurbishment costing £500,000.
Five men charged with robbery after man stabbed
Five men have been charged after an alleged robbery in which a man was found with stab wounds and subsequently taken to hospital.
Bar could have licence suspended after ‘irresponsible bottomless brunches’ and ‘excessive noise’ complaints
A bar could have its opening hours cut back due to complaints over excessive noise.
Cheers! New taproom opens in historic site
A new taproom has joined the line-up of venues in one Kent town, serving drinks in a historic building.
Outlet hits 100% occupancy with expanded Christmas market now open
Ashford Designer Outlet has reached full occupancy for the first time since its £90m extension opened following the arrival of two fashion brands.
Centuries-old ceremony marks official election of new Archbishop of Canterbury
A ceremony has taken place in Kent to formally elect the new Archbishop of Canterbury and lead the Church of England.
‘This couldn’t have happened at a worse time’: Traders' fears as town's main car park shut
A town’s main car park has been closed temporarily, sparking fears from traders left in limbo about the impact on footfall in the run-up to Christmas.
Bus company boss slams council decision to close shopping centre toilets
A bus company boss says a decision to shut public loos shows “a shocking lack of consideration” for his drivers but a council says it must save cash.
Town cancels Christmas celebration amid ‘unacceptable’ cost increases
A popular free festive event has been cancelled due to “unacceptable” extra costs imposed by a council.