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Hour-by-hour Kent forecasts as heavy rain expected in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Canterbury and Dover
The weather alert will be in place for 26 hours in total
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What next for fire-hit former cinema as blaze raises fears for building’s future?
As engineers assess whether a former cinema could collapse at any moment after a devastating fire, what does the future hold for the derelict site?
£18m Park & Ride project ‘least worst plan’ to expand site
A Park & Ride site could be extended onto a nearby rubbish depot as councillors concede it is the “least worst plan” to expand the site.
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'We've had a lovely time - but all good things come to an end'
A music shop boss who helped generations of young musicians find their first instrument is preparing to close up and retire.
Victim of a prolific Kent sex offender launches civil claim for compensation
An appeal has been made for more information and witnesses
Spike in visitors at wildlife park as families make most of half term
Bosses at a wildlife park say a spike in visitors lead to congestion in their car park as families make the most of half term.
Driver taken to hospital after crash on A2
Emergency services were called to a crash on a busy route, which saw one person taken to hospital.
Teens arrested on suspicion of arson over derelict cinema blaze
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge fire at a derelict cinema.
Canterbury Odeon fire sees two 14-year-old boys arrested as investigations continue
Police are appealing for witnesses and those with helpful footage to come forward
Kent issued 26-hour rain warning as flooding and travel disruption likely
Very low temperatures could bring about more wintery showers
The financial interests declared by all of Kent’s MPs including book royalties and overseas trips
The issue of MPs holding outside roles has long attracted debate
New images released of missing teen
Police say they are concerned for a missing teenager after his car was found at a nature reserve.
Trans communities across Kent to come together for historic first Pride event
The event aims to help address some of the issues the community faces
Photos show aftermath of Canterbury Odeon fire as cinema remains cordoned off
It is the second time the former cinema has been damaged by fire
Nightclub boss ‘hopeful’ of no lasting damage after fire at derelict cinema next door
The boss of a nightclub next door to a derelict cinema engulfed by flames is hopeful there will be no lasting damage to her venue.
Kent braced for flooding, freezing temperatures and thunder in weather this week
Lows of just -2C are on the way
Investigation to be launched into Canterbury Odeon fire as crews remain for third day
A partial road closure is still in place
Call 999 if you spot missing Maidstone teenager
The teens' car has been found at Blean Woods Nature Reserve
Christmas comedy to visit Kent after eight-week West End run
A hapless group of actors take on Charles Dickens’ classic festive tale in this hilarious live show from award-winning writers.
Fire crews remain at former Odeon overnight after huge blaze
Fire crews remain at the scene of a fire at a former cinema nearly 24 hours after it started.