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Kent garden centres saved amid wave of nationwide closures

Two beloved garden centres in the county have been saved for now as its operator announces plans to axe more than a fifth of its stores.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

A man was taken to hospital with broken bones and facial injuries after he was reportedly attacked leaving a pub.

Inside late TV star’s multi-million-pound home

The stunning former home of the late television star Paul O’Grady has hit the market for £3.5 million.

Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

A mother is furious after her adult son with learning disabilities was told by cinema staff that he can’t attend a screening for toddlers.

Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

An ambitious film studios development linked to Netflix has been thrown into doubt as bosses have failed to secure an operator to run the site.

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

Farmers are campaigning to raise public awareness of a supermarket practice they say is “misleading” them into believing they are supporting farmers.

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

A “nuisance” man has been banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour.

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

Police have released a CCTV image after a threatening letter was posted to a business.

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

Teen who admitted downloading child rape video spared jail

A teen caught in a police sting messaging an undercover officer he believed was 13 has been spared jail.

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

A decision to withdraw children from two special schools only two weeks into the new term has shocked parents and staff.

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.

Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets

An animal rescue team has been called out to save a third peacock found roaming around people’s gardens.

‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

A mum is urging other parents to trust their instincts when it comes to their children’s health after her son was diagnosed with leukaemia.

Mum saves son, 2, from choking to death on coin using special device

A mum has told how she was able to save her son’s life with a special anti-choking device after he put a penny in his mouth.

387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

Almost 400 people in Kent have lost their jobs after two big employers went into administration on the same day.

Overturned car sparks road closure

An overturned car sparked an emergency response and the closure of a main road.

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.

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Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell is set to open its first restaurant in a Kent district creating 20 jobs inside a former Debenhams store.

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

A leisure centre has officially closed following a “challenging summer”.

‘Apart from the fluorescent cocktails, everything in the pub is brown and sticky’

Secret Drinker finds a very modern welcome at a backstreet bar where they’ve been pulling pints for 650 years

Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

The Duchess of Edinburgh marked a huge milestone for a global champagne producer by officially opening its new winery.

Two Kent restaurants named among Tripadvisor's best 'quick bites' in UK

Two burger joints have been named by Tripadvisor as some of the best spots to grab a quick meal.

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Kent garden centres saved amid wave of nationwide closures

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

Inside late TV star’s multi-million-pound home

Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

Teen who admitted downloading child rape video spared jail

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets

‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

Mum saves son, 2, from choking to death on coin using special device

387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

Overturned car sparks road closure

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

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New funeral details for popular former mayor

Kent pensioners could be missing out on benefits worth nearly £70m

Ban on single word Ofsted grades ‘deeply shameful’ says schools chief

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Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

‘Apart from the fluorescent cocktails, everything in the pub is brown and sticky’

‘Apart from the fluorescent cocktails, everything in the pub is brown and sticky’

Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

Two Kent restaurants named among Tripadvisor's best 'quick bites' in UK

Two Kent restaurants named among Tripadvisor's best 'quick bites' in UK

Gardens

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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