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Bridge on to Island closed overnight for repairs
One of Kent’s busiest bridges will be forced to shut again after highways bosses found yet another defect on the route.
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Plan for 21 flats on former car park given approval
A car park which closed last year will now be turned into 21 affordable flats after plans were approved.
Inspectors sent in to review Kent County Council’s SEND provision
Ofsted and Care Quality Commission inspectors are to review into Kent County Council SEND services.
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‘Don’t tear the heart of our villages by shutting the post offices’
Residents and business owners fear the worst if two rural post offices are forced to shut.
School leaders celebrate rare Ofsted 'Exceptional' grading
A school has become the first in the county to achieve one of the rarest judgements available under Ofsted's new inspection system.
Bus services to Bluewater and hospital saved after agreement reached
Popular bus routes serving Kent’s biggest shopping centre have been saved after fears they could be cut due to an increased “bus tax” charge.
Popular sea swimming spot open again after sewage outflow
Bosses say a popular sea swimming spot is safe to visit again after a sewage outfall release earlier this week.
‘It’s just so precious’: Baby Willow’s arrival makes it five generations of females
A family's newest arrival has completed five living generations of women spanning nine decades.
‘A simple life filled with love’: Tributes to village’s oldest resident
Tributes have been paid to a “devoted family man” who was his village’s oldest resident when he died recently following a short illness.
Prolific thief back in dock after targeting health shop
A prolific shoplifter with a long list of previous convictions has appeared in the dock again after targeting a health store.
‘Extreme’ heat warning remains in place in Kent for fifth day
Hot and humid weather will continue across the county until around 9am tomorrow as an amber weather warning remains in place.
Missing man, 63, safely located
Police have confirmed a missing man with links with Cornwall has been safely located.
Docker Bakery branch to open soon in town
A branch of a bakery chain will become one of the tenants in a new flagship town centre building.
Before and after photos show transformation of seafront eyesore
Before and after pictures show how a derelict, rubbish-filled seafront building has been transformed into a boutique hotel costing £420 a night.
Builder fined after tailgating undercover police car and speeding at 88mph on A2
A motorist has appeared in court after tailgating an undercover officer and then flashing his lights to get him to move out of the way.
‘He’s ruined my holiday!’: Man wrote off friend’s car in drunken crash while babysitting
A man babysitting for a friend while they were on a cruise wrote off his pal’s car in a drunken crash before being pepper-sprayed by police.
‘It’s a Secret Drinker favourite - but how would the cocktails measure up?’
Our cocktail reviewer went to find out if a top gastropub’s mixology deserved the same praise its food has been getting.
'It's the best thing to happen in years': But will Primark save town centre?
A long-awaited announcement of Primark coming to a Kent high street is confirmed, but will it lead to a town centre revival? Our reporter finds out…
The Brexit effect on Kent’s ‘European university’
The University of Kent has seen a dramatic last decade - but what role did Brexit play?
Secondary school still in special measures week after head quits
A report from Ofsted has revealed that a school is still in special measures a week after the headteacher resigned.