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South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears
South East Water bosses attempted to block the publication of a damning report, fearing "a doom spiral" to its finances and confidence with investors.
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Revealed: Where 23,000 homes, new roads and schools could be built in Kent district
The blueprint for building more than 23,000 homes in a Kent district over the next 17 years will be debated by councillors for the first time.
Emergency services called to busy route after two-car crash
Emergency services have been called to a two-vehicle crash on a busy route.
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This could be Kent’s best brunch - no wonder the queues are huge!
Refectory Kitchen always has a queue out the door – we find out if it’s really worth the hype.
Where to see golden daffodils in Kent this spring
Spring has arrived, and the season is bringing out spectacular daffodil displays across the county. Here’s where to find them.
A2 partly blocked as car hits central reservation after crash
The A2 is partially blocked after a car hit the central reservation following a crash.
Victoria’s Secret set to open second Kent store
Victoria’s Secret is set to open its second Kent store in a former River Island unit.
Man to stand trial accused of murdering 25-year-old man near Dover
He will stand trial on July 27
Homeless people share ‘challenging’ reality as Kent rough sleeping rises 17%
The number of people sleeping rough in Kent has risen more sharply than the national average
Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird heads out on first UK tour
The award-winning stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s seminal American novel is heading to a Kent theatre.
All of the Canterbury roadworks slowing down journeys and when they will end
Various large projects are causing travel disruption around the city
‘I’m very girly but love my career in construction - more women should try it’
A graduate is calling for more to be done to encourage women into construction, as new statistics reveal a major gender imbalance in the industry.
Burglar who hid in loft after targeting Ashford home at Christmas jailed
He was tracked via the ear buds he stole from the property
Kent’s fly-tipping hotspots revealed in new map as nearly 30,000 incidents reported
There were 29,106 separate illegal dumps in Kent alone
Exact times A2, A282, M2 and M20 will close in Kent this week
Overnight maintenance also continues at the Dartford Crossing
Roadworks spark rush hour chaos in city centre
Simultaneous roadworks and temporary traffic lights are causing heavy congestion for rush-hour commuters.
Full list of number of asylum seekers housed in Kent hotels in each area
The number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels has fallen to its lowest level for 18 months
PinkPantheress crowned producer of the year at Brit Awards ceremony
A popstar who grew up in Kent made history after taking home a prestigious title at the Brit Awards ceremony.
Shopkeepers scrap bid for new store amid ‘integrity’ concerns
A licensing bid for a Premier store has been withdrawn after bosses faced widespread criticism over their record with illegal workers.
Final version of plan for more than 23,000 homes across Canterbury to be sent for approval
The Local Plan will help determine where and how many homes will be built in the area up to 2043