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Spoons wins bid for 1am closing time despite fears over drunken fights
A town centre Wetherspoon has won its bid to open until 1am at weekends despite fears over fights in the street and people urinating on homes.
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Villagers near Canterbury celebrate as key bus route to be restored
The route had been withdrawn three years ago but will be reintroduced later this year
Axed bus service to return to village after uproar
Campaigners are celebrating the restoration of a much-missed bus service, which they say will be a life-changer for a Kent village.
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‘She was wonderful and vibrant’: Kent woman killed in tragic race track incident
A “deeply loved” woman who was killed in a racing accident on the weekend has been named as tributes flood in from colleagues and friends.
Kent event organisers explain exactly why we still need Pride festivals in 2026
Hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community have recorded a considerable rise in recent years
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter to play exclusive Kent show
A top roots musician and banjo player is set to wow audiences with songs drawn from life, humour and old-time folk traditions.
Jailed ram-raider back in court - for smearing poo across cell
A ram-raid burglar who forced newsagents of almost 40 years into retirement has now admitted smearing poo across a police cell.
Prolific thief back in dock after targeting health shop
A prolific shoplifter with a long list of previous convictions has appeared in the dock again after targeting a health store.
Seaside train stations to shut for part of weekend including Dover and Walmer
Maintenance works will be taking place along a number of key lines, affecting train journeys around Kent
‘It’s a Secret Drinker favourite - but how would the cocktails measure up?’
Our cocktail reviewer went to find out if a top gastropub’s mixology deserved the same praise its food has been getting.
‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent
Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning.
House blaze in heatwave sparks huge emergency response
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a home today during one of the hottest days of the year, as temperatures soared to around 35C across Kent.
Latest Met Office Kent weather forecast reveals when it will finally cool down
Warnings for extreme heat remain in place today
‘Grandad would be proud’: One of Kent’s oldest family firms celebrates 90th birthday
A family business that has survived a devastating fire and the ups and downs of the economy is celebrating its 90th anniversary.
Care home residents discovered ‘lifting empty forks to their mouths as staff talked over them'
A care home has been plunged into special measures after residents waited 19 hours for help while others lifted empty forks to their mouths.
Taskmaster favourite adds more Kent dates to extended UK tour
TV stand-up star adds shows at four Kent venues as tour rolls into 2027.
Hosepipe ban and more Kent school closures as 'extreme heat' warning extended
A hosepipe ban has been introduced and more school closures announced as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures.
‘I skipped past the coven of cackling women… but then rent-a-crowd arrived’
Secret Drinker rediscovers the joys of boozing in a proper backstreet pub
Paramedics tried to save man, 49, who died in play park tragedy
A man who died after being found unresponsive in a park’s public toilets has been named.
Build homes on old youth centre site to tackle anti-social behaviour, say developers
Developers say building homes on a former youth centre site will help tackle anti-social behaviour - but residents want the facility rebuilt instead.