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‘It’s a powerful alternative’: No booze rave planned for manor in Kent countryside
A “no booze” rave will take place in the Kent countryside next month - offering a healthier alternative to dance music events.
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Drugs seized after suspected dealer arrested
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after police came across a man “acting suspiciously”.
Eight-week-old baby with 'no symptoms' hospitalised with meningitis in Kent
Her mum Elise has no idea how she picked up the infection
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Air ambulance lands after country lane crash
Emergency services were called to the scene of a “serious” crash in a country lane.
Seafront venue's £2m refurb start confirmed
A £2 million refurbishment of a 100-year-old seafront music hall and theatre is set to begin, council bosses have confirmed.
Woman airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after crash
A woman has been airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries following a crash in the countryside.
The £800m treasure that will slip through Kent under police escort this summer
The world-famous Bayeux Tapestry will quietly make its way back through Kent - where it is believed to have been created - this summer.
No holds Bard: A dark, modern twist on Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy
The acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company are back in Kent with a black, powerful reworking of Hamlet.
New stroke unit build could begin within weeks despite travel time fears
Work on a controversial new stroke unit could begin within weeks despite claims it could “sow the seeds of the next health crisis” in Kent.
Revamped park reopens after ‘baffling’ protest over planting new trees
A city centre park has reopened after a months-long revamp which sparked ‘baffling’ opposition due to more trees being planted.
Police investigation underway after vandals force village hall to close
A venue was forced to close temporarily after vandals damaged the building and surrounding areas.
Prolific sex offender from Dover 'who poses serious risk' to young people jailed
He was also found guilty of assaulting an emergency worker
Exactly when and where temperatures will heat nearly 20C again in Kent this week
Warner spells and rainy days are on the way
New rail timetable promising better reliability announced
A new rail timetable will come into force next month as bosses hope to improve the reliability of services across the county.
Council planning blunder leaves historic square empty of pub-goers for first time in years
A council planning blunder has left a historic square in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral empty of pub-goers for the first time in years.
Council planning blunder leaves historic square in Canterbury empty of pub-goers
The mistake means that currently neither pub on the square are able to use it for seating
Canterbury dad given nine months to live after 'indigestion'
Lawrence Fox was put on antibiotics at first
‘Vital’ hospital unit reopens after major refurb
A ‘vital’ hospital unit which provides treatment to some of the county’s sickest patients has reopened amid a huge refurbishment.
‘We weren’t told’: Businesses shocked by plans to block off historic street
Businesses have been shocked and feel “overlooked” after they say they were left in the dark over plans to pedestrianise a historic street.
Second meningitis vaccine doses to be offered in Kent next week
A second round of meningitis vaccinations will be offered in Kent next week as health officials continue efforts to contain the Canterbury outbreak.