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The must-see musicals coming to theatres this year
From Mean Girls to Miss Saigon, these are just some of the spectacular shows coming to Kent in 2026.
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Plans to turn part of fire-ravaged pub into bed and breakfast approved
Proposals to turn part of a centuries-old pub, which was destroyed in a huge blaze, into a bed and breakfast have been approved.
New green energy plant on National Landscape could supply gas to 7k homes
Plans have been submitted for a waste-processing plant within an area of outstanding natural beauty that could supply gas to 7,000 homes a year.
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Heartbreaking video shows swan next to its mate as death toll rises
Heartbreaking footage shows a swan refusing to leave the side of its dead partner as fears grow over the spread of bird flu across Kent.
‘Cars can’t pass, people are shouting, and they end up driving straight over my wall’
A homeowner has been left with a damaged wall after weeks of “gridlock” on the narrow lane where he lives during repeated road closures nearby.
Almost 5,000 customers to be left out of pocket after complaint-hit firm’s collapse
Almost 5,000 customers owed money by a retailer that collapsed amid a KentOnline probe into its one-star reviews are unlikely to receive a penny.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on M2
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car on the M2 this morning which saw the carriageway shut for most of the day.
Student who punched A&E nurse and broke her jaw says he was spiked with spice
A 21-year-old has admitted breaking a nurse’s jaw and assaulting other hospital staff and police officers but says he had been spiked with drugs.
Road collapse community offered hope of £50m fix - but it won’t be quick
Residents and businesses impacted by a catastrophic chalk cliff landslip have been told a potential solution is in sight but it’s going to be costly.
We tried one of Kent’s newest luxury countryside escapes with top chef at the helm
We went to a former pub and wedding venue, now a luxury hotel, in a tiny Kent village
Padel court approved - despite fears it could disturb neighbours’ peace and quiet
Plans have been approved for a town’s first padel court despite fears it will negatively impact neighbours.
‘He was an amazing man who lived simply and was so loved’
Villagers have paid tribute to an “amazing” man who lived “simply” after he died in a crash.
Five music acts you'll be obsessed with in 2026
Grammy-tipped stars to an electroclash duo, here’s what you need to be listening to this year
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.
Is it time to commit to a bold new path? Your stars for the week ahead…
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Funny business: 15 comedians coming to Kent in 2026
This year, theatres around the county will host stand-up shows ranging from sharp observational humour to big-name arena laughs.
Eyesore shopfront transformed to stop ‘shabbiness spreading throughout high street’
A pop-up art gallery has been set up to help transform an eyesore former shopfront while plans for its long-term future remain undecided.
Expansion plans approved for popular business park
Plans to expand a thriving business park have been approved amid soaring demand.
‘Cheeky’ bid for new-build estate ‘creates wave of discontent’
Plans for a seventh development in an area where thousands of homes have already been put forward has been described as “cheeky”.
Photographers capture Wolf supermoon over Kent
Stunning pictures capture the beauty of the Wolf supermoon as it appears over Kent tonight.