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Some homes still without water as heatwave continues to cause supply issues
South East Water says supplies are beginning to return in some parts of Kent after outages left homes without water over the bank holiday weekend.
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‘I’ve always incorporated Star Wars into learning - now I’m Kent’s best head teacher’
A father-of-two who uses his passion for science fiction to inspire pupils has been named Kent’s best head teacher.
‘People queue to buy my bread - once they try my food, they always come back’
A self-taught baker who built her business from her kitchen during lockdown is opening a second shop.
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‘We’re at a council house one day and a castle the next - it’s a varied job!’
The owner of a fourth-generation family business says it is doing better than ever as it nears its 80th year.
War Horse star returning to Kent to sing solo
One of the country’s best-known folk singers takes centre stage in his own right this weekend.
Judge rebukes B&M thief for bringing daughter to support him in court
A judge has rebuked a thief who repeatedly stole from B&M for bringing his teenage daughter to court to support him.
Drone images show progress to build new Aldi
Construction is underway at a former school site where a new budget supermarket is being built.
‘I didn’t want him to lose his job - it was a moment of madness’
A bin lorry driver who injured a woman when he hit her car at crossroads has been allowed to keep his licence, in part, thanks to the crash victim.
RNLI crews tackle jet ski incidents over busy bank holiday weekend
RNLI crews have issued a warning over the long weekend after incidents involving jet skis and a person reportedly stranded out in the water.
‘This can be a flagship council site’: £2.6m depot to open on abandoned plot
An abandoned waste site described as a “considerable eyesore” is to become a new £2.6m council depot after plans were approved.
Green laid at new bowls club on estate where 100 homes now occupied
New pictures reveal the progress being made at a new bowls club on an estate where 100 homes are now occupied.
Dentist’s bid to serve extra 4,000 NHS patients refused - despite MP’s support
A dental surgery’s bid to serve an extra 4,000 NHS patients has been refused amid fears its extension would be “squashed” on a busy junction.
CCTV hub to double in size in town hit by anti-social behaviour
A CCTV hub within a multi-storey car park is set to expand after previous problems with anti-social behaviour in the town.
Footage shows murder suspects ‘embracing’ after man was left fatally wounded
A jury has been shown footage of a victim’s movement the night before he was allegedly murdered over a £10 phone purchase.
Plans for £44m council-owned care home move forward
Plans for a new council-owned care provision with a specialist dementia care facility and beds to assist with hospital discharges are moving forward.
‘Three hours isn’t enough!’ Dismay over ‘terrible’ new parking time limit
Residents and traders have expressed their dismay at a council’s decision to impose a three-hour time limit in busy car parks.
It’s National Wine Day: Five Kent vineyards for tastings, tours and events
From award-winning sparkling wines to sunset vineyard tours, these wineries serve up an idyllic summer day out.
Take part in our Kent from above quiz
We’ve put together some bird's eye views of Kent to see if you can recognise the county’s landmarks from above.
‘It’s so friendly, it’s like real-life Neighbours - but this could spoil our street’
Worried residents fear their close-knit community could be spoiled by a house in multiple occupation (HMO) coming to the street.
‘I quit my job as an Uber driver to open my first restaurant - it’s a dream come true’
A father-of-two has quit his job as an Uber driver to open a Nepalese restaurant in a town centre.