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Busy A-road shut for crash investigation works
A busy A-road was shut in both directions while accident investigation work took place.
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‘It’s not abandoned!’ Trespassers inspired by TikTok video break into closed wildlife park
Trespassers inspired by social media videos have been breaking into a closed Kent wildlife park.
Thief who 'doesn't like queueing' strikes again at Space NK and Co-op
A thief who told magistrates she “doesn’t like queuing” has struck again - stealing make-up and food.
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Massive 'country club-style’ expansion of Kent hotel and resort loved by celebs scrapped
A luxury hotel and golf course that has attracted several celebrities to stay has scrapped expansion plans, leaving staff “bitterly disappointed”.
Convicted Kent drug dealer ordered to pay back more than £85,000
He must pay it back within three months
What time can you see solar eclipse 2026 in Kent and how to watch it
The most significant solar eclipse in nearly 30 years will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12, with the Moon covering approximately 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak
Migration stats show thousands more are moving to Kent than moving out
Only three parts of Kent saw more people leave than arrive in the latest statistics
Spider-Man, Star Wars and Marvel creators heading to Kent for blockbuster festival
The artists, writers and visual effects experts behind some of the world's biggest films, TV shows and video games are heading to Kent.
Person dies after medical incident in city centre
A person died following a medical incident in a city centre, the ambulance service has confirmed.
Absolute Madness: Gig was One Step Beyond
Madness certainly lived up to their name as they brought their high-energy live show to Canterbury.
‘It’s a problem for society’: Graffiti tagger given public spray paint ban
A graffiti tagger has been banned from carrying spray paint in public after a judge condemned his repeated vandalism.
High-achieving pupil took own life weeks after starting studies at Kent private school
A high-achieving teenager took his own life weeks after starting his studies at a Kent private school, an inquest has heard.
Rescue centre where TV star adopted dog celebrates 25th anniversary
A rescue centre where TOWIE star Pete Wicks adopted his beloved French Bulldog is celebrating 25 years of finding dogs loving homes.
Plans to transform HMO into ‘pet spa'
A Victorian townhouse could be partially converted into a dog grooming parlour and pet spa under newly submitted plans.
‘The day I stop is the day you're dead’: Man’s keyboard vendetta against terrified mum
A man "driven by grievance" over a business dispute waged a keyboard vendetta against a mum that included false accusations her partner was a rapist.
‘They were super nice’: The Sidemen visit Kent pub to film new video
A hugely popular group of YouTubers have visited a Kent pub while filming for an upcoming video.
Police searching for man with Kent links wanted on recall to prison
Anyone who sees him should call 999
Plans for new elephant house revealed as Africa relocation bid dropped
Designs for a new home for the UK’s biggest herd of elephants have been revealed after park bosses dropped plans to rewild them in Africa.
Plans to shut fire stations and cut jobs are rejected
Plans to shut several fire stations and cut jobs across Kent have been rejected by councillors.
Chinese car brand to open second Kent showroom in £4m investment
A Chinese car brand is to open its second showroom in Kent, bosses have confirmed.