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‘We’ve been put through hell’: Couple faced eviction in support dog dispute
A couple say they were “put through hell” after being left with the choice of giving up their new flat or the dog one of them relies on for support.
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Long-serving MP to stand down after battle with cancer
A Kent MP has announced she will step down at the next general election after a battle with cancer convinced her to “pass the baton”.
'It's a stain on our seafront and a crying shame': Fresh hope to revitalise derelict seafront cinema
Fresh hope has emerged after calls for urgent action to revitalise an abandoned cinema, months after controversial revamp plans were thrown out.
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‘Our vet bills are astronomical’: Dog owners' grass seed fury as park ‘left to grow wild’
Pet owners are urging a council to better maintain their green spaces after a surge in grass seed cases landed them with “astronomical” vet bills.
Reports of three-hour journeys as level crossing fails again
A much-used level crossing has reopened after a fault with the barriers caused lengthy queues for the second day in a row.
‘Traffic problem’ causes M20 delays
The M20 is partially blocked following a “traffic problem” in the middle of the Operation Brock area.
‘It’s not just a vanity project’: More cash needed for town ‘icon’ revamp
Much-needed restoration work to a “rotting” but iconic town centre building is expected to start this autumn.
The 14 Kent pubs named among UK's best in new guide
Fourteen Kent pubs have been named among the best in Britain in a new national guide.
‘Her light will continue to shine’: Family’s tribute to mum-of-four hit by lorry on A20
The family of a “charismatic” mum-of-four who died after being hit by a lorry say her “light will continue to shine”.
Revealed: Kent to have four massive new unitary councils
Kent will be carved up into four new unitary authorities once existing councils abolish themselves in the coming months.
‘Stop the bleed’ kit installed at popular recreation ground in case of stabbing
An emergency “stop the bleed” kit cabinet has been installed at a Kent recreation ground previously blighted by crime, including stabbings.
Fire-hit kebab shop finally reopens more than two years after blaze
A kebab shop hit by fire more than two years ago has reopened following a £50,000 refurbishment.
Thousands of homes in Kent still without water
Thousands of homeowners have been told they will be without water overnight after a technical issue at treatment works.
Carer punched wheelchair-bound client in the face after request for a blanket
A care assistant has narrowly avoided jail after lashing out at a man he was meant to be caring for and punching him twice.
Is it time to start hunting for a new job? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
The Kent road where all the pubs have closed - could a revival be brewing?
In decades past, pub-goers were spoilt for choice on one Kent road, where six venues once variously vied for trade.
We meet Kent’s newest winemaker
Tucked away in the rolling hills of a Kent village, we meet the county’s newest winemaker.
We’ve sorted your TV week: Granite Harbour, Gypsy Wives plus the return of Star Trek
Handpicked by our entertainment experts - the best five new shows on TV this week.
‘We would love for her to be remembered for the love, laughter and support she gave’
A pub landlady who brought “love, laughter and support” to those who knew her has sadly died.
12 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home
An animal rescue charity has a dozen dogs up for adoption who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.