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‘We're horrified': Funeral directors shocked at steep crematorium price hikes
Funeral directors say they are “horrified” by a steep price hike at a Kent crematorium – with grieving families already choosing to go elsewhere.
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Huge fire at Mercedes dealership and arson attack outside M&S
Multiple engines and police were called to a fire at a Mercedes-Benz dealership – about 10 minutes before a suspected arson outside a nearby M&S.
Kent wildlife park director raises questions over wolves in captivity after it euthanises five
The park has kept wolves in captivity for several years to help educate its visitors, but this will now be reviewed
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‘Meningitis vaccine must be given to at-risk young people’
In a joint column, MPs Helen Whately and Rosie Duffield are calling on authorities not to be complacent about future meningitis outbreaks.
‘There’s no way it will cope’: Shock as busy junction upgrades axed
Long-awaited upgrades at one of Kent’s busiest roundabouts have been dropped despite huge housebuilding plans nearby.
Locals slam 'tacky' repair as half-complete road marking appears at Canterbury bus station
It has caused quite a debate among locals
People told to avoid area as fire rips through building in Canterbury - recap
Seven fire engines were called to the scene
‘Suspicious’ van fire breaks out on industrial estate
A van fire on an industrial estate is being treated as suspicious by the fire service.
Club boss calls for ‘clarity’ on vaccine expansion following meningitis outbreak
The boss of a nightclub at the heart of the meningitis outbreak is calling on government officials to “provide clarity” regarding MenB vaccines.
Two Kent wildlife parks slash prices for Easter holidays
The parks, which are home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals, are offering discounted kids’ tickets for a limited time.
‘We’ll carry on as long as our audience supports us – we don’t want to retire!’
Fairport Convention’s Simon Nicol talks about the band’s decade-spanning career and upcoming 24-date tour.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
Violent thug stabbed friend after pub crawl
A violent thug arrested on his birthday for stabbing a friend after a pub crawl has been put behind bars.
Daily meningitis outbreak updates to end as no new cases reported for fourth day
Health officials have today announced there have been no new meningitis cases linked to a Kent outbreak for four days running.
Burglar jailed after breaking into homes within 27 hours
A burglar who forced his way into two homes in the space of 27 hours has been jailed.
Decision to euthanise entire wolf pack leaves Kent animal park 'heartbroken'
There had been a 'severe escalation' in aggressive behaviour among the wolves
Cracking family days out in Kent this Easter
Enjoy egg hunts, garden trails, craft sessions and more at the county’s top attractions this Easter holiday.
No new meningitis cases reported in Kent, health officials say
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said on Wednesday that 'we're not out of the woods yet'
Royal couple among guests as Archbishop installed at historic event
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has been installed at a historic ceremony attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about Kent meningitis case
A hospital waited two days before raising the alarm about the first suspected meningitis case of a Kent outbreak, it has emerged.