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Three boys arrested after cars targeted overnight in Kent village
Three teenage boys have been arrested after a car was stolen and several others were allegedly targeted during a crime spree in a Kent village.
Tesco to close dozens of Kent stores early if England reaches World Cup final
A supermarket giant has announced it will shut its stores early so staff can watch England play if the team reaches the World Cup final.
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‘What next, paying for air?’ Busker backlash as council considers noise fines
A council is considering fining street performers who use excessively loud amplifiers - despite visitors praising the atmosphere buskers create.
‘It’s really upsetting’: Shock as high street charity shop closes after almost 50 years
A charity shop manager admits the company’s decision to close her high street store will leave a gaping hole in an already struggling high street.
‘Snow’ at iconic Kent landmark for ‘Christmas film shoot’
Snow in Canterbury in the middle of summer? No, it’s not a freak weather event - but the scene being set for the filming of a new Christmas movie.
The 6 Kent restaurants ranked among UK's best - including one loved by Madonna
An Italian which Madonna called her “favourite” has been crowned the second best local restaurant in the UK.
Fears 'beautiful’ 16th-century building could fall into ‘further ruin’
Fears have been raised that a 16th-century building could fall further into ruin after urban explorers revealed its badly damaged interior.
Kent sports bar that suddenly shut during World Cup is ‘temporarily closed’, say bosses
Bosses of a sports bar which has shut during the World Cup say it is temporarily closed for "important structural works".
Police searching for missing teen last seen near Kent leisure centre
Officers are growing concerned for his welfare
1960 vs today: The striking aerial photos showing Kent's dramatic transformation
Remarkable satellite images reveal how Kent’s hospitals, shopping centres and sports venues have evolved over the years.
Kent cinemas to give away free tickets for new film starring Game of Thrones and Happy Valley actors
Here’s how to see a brand-new film for free, featuring a star-studded lineup, weeks before its official cinema release.
Dad was discharged from mental health hospital day before train tragedy
A man sectioned following a suicide attempt took his own life eight days later just 24 hours after being discharged from a mental health hospital.
Sneak peek inside Kent's former medieval wine bar set to become family home
Striking images show inside a medieval property where a £250,000 wine bar venture closed before plans were unveiled to return it to a family home.
Kent animal park ‘devastated’ by death of snow leopard
A snow leopard at Howletts Wild Animal Park whose favourite hobbies were “stalking bison and anyone on a bicycle” has sadly died aged 14.
Pervert jailed for targeting children back in court just weeks after prison release
A persistent sex offender jailed for targeting children is in trouble again just a few weeks after he’d been let out.
Serial killer to provide DNA as part of new Chillenden murders probe
A serial killer is set to give a DNA sample in connection with one of Kent’s most notorious crimes.
Police appeal for help to find missing man, 51
Officers say they are growing concerned for the welfare of a missing 51-year-old.
Pool and darts club tucked beneath Whitstable railway bridge wins alcohol bid
A small leisure club tucked beneath a railway bridge has won a licence to open despite residents arguing its proposed alcohol sales are excessive
Review into opening hours at urgent treatment centre ‘deeply concerning’
A review into the possible reduction of hours at an urgent treatment centre has been described as “deeply concerning”.