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Town’s first Co-op opens its doors

A new Co-op has opened to customers, taking over disused land previously dubbed an ‘eyesore’.

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How our coastal resorts turned into ‘Dole-on-Sea’

Just why did our coastal towns collapse so dramatically? In the second of a three-part series, we examine what happened when the crowds left.

Michael Portillo in Kent for latest BBC series

The broadcaster and former MP explored historic landmarks in the county for a new BBC TV series.

The Children's Awards are back

We're searching for Kent's most courageous children plus the families, charities and individuals who support them

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Poll says Tories face general election ‘sea change’ in Kent

Kent Conservative MPs to lose 13 of 18 seats as county votes in local elections, says new polling.

Former medical centre to be turned into housing estate and care home

Divisive plans to build a 66-bed care home and 86 houses on a former medical site have been approved by council bosses.

I tried swapping my iPhone for a ‘Nokia brick’ for a week

As more young people turn to basic, internet-less phones to address their screen addiction, our Gen Z reporter tried on a “dumb phone” for size.

Thunderstorm warning extended for part of Kent

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for part of the county, with travel disruption expected.

‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’

Green-fingered residents have been urged to take part in No Mow May next month.

Fly-tipper who burned waste on his own street fined £460

A fly-tipper who repeatedly sent his dumped waste up in flames on his own road has been penalised £460.

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Fears and confusion around Brexit changes introduced today

Food and plants imported into Kent from today could find themselves diverted 22 miles up the M20 for checks - but confusion remains.

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‘They should pay a premium’: Kent’s second home owners to have council tax bills doubled

More than 7,500 second home owners in Kent are set to have their council tax bills doubled, but should they be made to pay a premium?

Two Kent nurseries make huge improvements with new Ofsted ratings

Two nurseries have drastically improved in a matter of months after previously being hit with ‘inadequate’ Ofsted scores.

The man walking to Ibiza because he ‘can't afford the flight’

A man is walking from Manchester to Ibiza because he “can’t afford the flight”.

Kent castle owner: ‘We’re not party animals - I love a game of Scrabble’

A reality TV star who bought a Kent castle for half the asking price has told of her life at the historic site - and how business is now booming.

Maypoles and Morris dancers: your guide to the May Day weekend

From Star Wars festivals to doggy days out, we’ve got 15 great ideas to keep the family entertained over the early May bank holiday.

Man in hospital after smash closed main route

A major route was closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van.

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‘I was offered a pink Barbie Bomb, a dance or a huggle - I went with the huggle’

Secret Drinker’s quiet pint gets rudely interrupted in a tucked away town centre pub

‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

A restaurant chain branded ‘better than Wetherspoons’ has confirmed an official opening date for a new town centre branch.

Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

Renovations have begun inside a former Dorothy Perkins, as a swanky restaurant chain looks to move into the city centre spot.

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

A pair of friends who began experimenting with making their own spirits have won gold for their gin at the first attempt.

Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Plans to host an outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at a £115 million leisure development have been unveiled.

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‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’

New urban woodland spaces to see 4,000 trees planted

Kent garden named one of the best in the world

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

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Kent close in on first victory

Nathan Gilchrist took a career-best 6-24 as Kent took complete control against Lancashire at Old Trafford.

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Person dies at scene after crash on busy road

M2 slip-roads to shut for flyover project

‘I killed a man. It was Rod Hull, the emu man.’

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Person dies at scene after crash on busy road

M2 slip-roads to shut for flyover project

‘I killed a man. It was Rod Hull, the emu man.’

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Town’s first Co-op opens its doors

Search our digital news archive

How our coastal resorts turned into ‘Dole-on-Sea’

Michael Portillo in Kent for latest BBC series

The Children's Awards are back

Poll says Tories face general election ‘sea change’ in Kent

Former medical centre to be turned into housing estate and care home

I tried swapping my iPhone for a ‘Nokia brick’ for a week

Thunderstorm warning extended for part of Kent

‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’

Fly-tipper who burned waste on his own street fined £460

Fears and confusion around Brexit changes introduced today

‘They should pay a premium’: Kent’s second home owners to have council tax bills doubled

Two Kent nurseries make huge improvements with new Ofsted ratings

The man walking to Ibiza because he ‘can't afford the flight’

Kent castle owner: ‘We’re not party animals - I love a game of Scrabble’

Maypoles and Morris dancers: your guide to the May Day weekend

Man in hospital after smash closed main route

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‘It’s like living in a box’

Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

Staff and parents shocked as building’s new owners boot out nursery

Thunderstorm warning extended for part of Kent

‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

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Eat, Drink, Shop

‘I was offered a pink Barbie Bomb, a dance or a huggle - I went with the huggle’

‘I was offered a pink Barbie Bomb, a dance or a huggle - I went with the huggle’

‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

‘Better than Spoons’ restaurant chain confirms Kent opening date

Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’

Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Plans to host outdoor cinema, Christmas market and live music at £115m complex

Gardens

‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’

New urban woodland spaces to see 4,000 trees planted

Kent garden named one of the best in the world

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

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Kent close in on first victory

Evison leads Kent’s fightback

Galinson: Why I had to make a change at Gillingham

DFDS Kent Women’s Cup Final

Parkinson ticks all the boxes

Kent’s ‘Aussie takeover’ continues

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