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Stranded sea turtle dies despite major rescue response
A turtle found on the Kent coast has died despite the efforts of rescue teams and specialist vets.
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‘We’ve lost tens of thousands’: Salon forced to shut for months after tumble dryer ‘towel’ blaze
A warning has been issued by fire crews after a salon was left “wrecked” due to smoke damage caused by towels “self-combusting” in a tumble dryer.
The underpass that’s flooded so often it’s even got its own Facebook page
An underpass leading to an Asda store is flooded so often it now has its own Facebook page - and council bosses admit there is no fix.
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Oil tycoon backs resident campaign to oust estate management firm over ‘outrageous’ fees
A manor lord has thrown his weight behind a resident-led campaign to oust an underperforming management firm from a large housing estate.
Mackenzie Crook reveals new TV show about ‘modern-day alchemist’
The Kent-born actor discusses why it has taken him a decade to create his new comedy series.
‘I couldn’t afford staff’: Why former Ritz chef had to reinvent popular restaurant
A former Ritz chef says soaring wage costs forced him to shut his much-loved restaurant - and reinvent it with just his wife by his side.
Care home resident restricted in ‘special chair’ while another ‘ate banana skins’
A care home has been placed in special measures by the health watchdog after “significant concerns” were raised by inspectors over the care provided.
Moment murder accused arrested two days after four-year-old’s death
One of two men accused of murdering four-year-old Peter Maughan in a high-speed hit-and-run was found by police drunk in bed, a court has heard.
‘We’re creating a legacy for 100 years’: Team behind venue’s £8m overhaul reveals when first shows could be announced
The new bosses behind reopening one of Kent’s most historic venues have revealed their plans could see audiences back before the end of the year.
Government SEND debt ‘rescue’ package welcomed in Kent
A multi-billion-pound government lifeline to rescue councils facing bankruptcy because of the soaring cost of special education has been welcomed.
Knifeman was ‘not in touch with reality’ when he stabbed soldier
A man who targeted a soldier by stabbing him repeatedly in a deliberate attack on a British Army officer has schizophrenia, a court heard.
Towns to get £1.5m to tidy up shopfronts and fill empty units
Up to £1.5m of funding is to be made available to businesses to improve shopfronts and bring empty units back into use.
Kent restaurant loses Michelin Star while new venue ‘one of year’s biggest triumphs’
The latest Michelin Guide has been released, with one Kent restaurant losing a star and another earning a Bib Gourmand.
Start date confirmed for Kent-based TV series featuring Danny Dyer and daughter
A new show where Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani take over a Kent caravan park is set to start soon.
Plans revealed to transform former town centre bank branch
Plans have been unveiled to convert a former town centre bank into apartments and a commercial unit.
Pupils remember ‘good old-fashioned head master’ following death at 99
A “good old-fashioned head master” has died aged 99 after dedicating his life to the betterment of the Kent village he loved.
‘We want people to come out and enjoy their local pub - that’s why we’ve invested £200k’
A pub has undergone a major refurbishment of nearly £200k in just a few weeks after asking customers what they would like to see.
'We will treasure our last family holiday forever - nothing could dull her sparkle'
A grieving daughter says her family will treasure their final holiday together forever after the death of her caring, kind and brave mum.
Dad remains in hospital three weeks after ‘rare complication’ following tonsil surgery
A dad-of-three was put in intensive care after experiencing a “severe reaction” to medication used after a routine operation to remove his tonsils.
Man suffers head injury after being punched to ground during ‘street interview’
Police are looking to speak to witnesses to an assault where a man was punched while being interviewed by three people in a high street.