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‘We were grinning from ear to ear - and that’s before the show even started!’
The disco powerhouse that is Priscilla Queen of the Desert returned to Kent as part of a 30th anniversary tour.
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Teenage class A drug dealer locked up for three years
A teenage dealer involved in the supply of class A drugs is now off the streets and behind bars.
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.
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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.
‘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.
Kent care worker jailed after sexually assaulting vulnerable residents
He was charged with multiple sexual offences including the possession of incident images of children
Celebrate Father’s Day with this year’s My Dad supplement
Thousands of heartfelt drawings and messages from children across the county will feature in our special keepsake edition.
In pictures: Thousands enjoy free festival to celebrate £22m project’s completion
Thousands of people attended a family-themed free festival celebrating the completion of a major £22 million project improving public spaces.
Former newspaper photographer remembered for kindness and humour
A former Kent Messenger Group photographer and amateur dramatics enthusiast has died following a long illness.
Latest death notices across Kent as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
Success! Kent wines win big at international awards
Wines by the county’s growers were awarded a bumper crop of medals at an international competition.
Possible full road closure as accident blackspots set for changes
Proposals to tackle two separate accident blackspots have been revealed, including a potential closure of a rat-run and moving a pedestrian crossing.
‘Even Bob Geldof came to his stall’: Sadness at sudden death of much-loved market trader
One of Faversham’s longest-serving market traders, who counted Live Aid founder Bob Geldof among his customers, has died suddenly at home.
Police appeal for information amid growing concerns for missing pensioner
Police have issued an appeal amid growing concerns for the welfare of a missing pensioner.
Hospital chief leaves after suspension fiasco as trust’s leadership chaos sees rating plunge
The boss of Kent’s biggest hospital trust has left her role as ‘significant concern’ over its leadership crisis has seen NHS chiefs slash its rating.
Depraved care home worker sexually abused elderly women during night shifts
A depraved care home worker who sexually abused elderly and vulnerable residents has been given an extended prison sentence of 19 years.
Kent hour-by-hour bank holiday weather forecast as heat health alerts issued
Forecasters now predicts peaks of 33C over the long weekend
School previously rated ‘Inadequate’ set to be moved to new academy trust
A secondary school previously handed a damning Ofsted report is set to move to a new academy trust under new plans.
‘They need to weed out deadwood’: Hospital trust cutting staff to ‘significantly reduce costs’
Health campaigners say Kent’s largest hospital trust “needs to weed out deadwood” after bosses confirmed they are inviting staff to resign.
Woman and her granddaughter banned from council housing over tenancy fraud at Sturry address
'Council housing is a precious commodity and when people take up residency when they have no right to do so, we will clamp down on it'