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Animal rights protest planned over ‘exploitative’ horse-drawn carriage rides in Kent
Protestors are planning to muster against “exploitative” plans to allow horse-drawn carriages in a Kent city.
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Thousands booked in as second phase of meningitis vaccine rolled out in Kent
The second dose of the meningitis vaccine is being rolled out by health staff across Kent following a deadly outbreak which claimed two lives.
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth after Kent outbreak
There are concerns menB may be spreading more widely
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Trial date set for two young men accused of murdering dad, 19
The two alleged killers of a young dad stabbed to death in the early hours of Good Friday are expected to stand trial in November.
Kent hospital boss was suspended while trust claimed she was on ‘unplanned leave’
The boss of a troubled Kent hospital trust was suspended for more than two months - despite KentOnline being told she was on “unplanned leave”.
Canterbury residents and visitors split on new Westgate Square
Some call it an improvement while others see it as a hazard
Where Kent trains will not run and stations will shut for weekend works
Services via Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover will be affected all weekend
‘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.
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
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