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A water firm has admitted its network is in a poor state after years of sewage overflows in a village where hundreds more homes are being built.
Police arrested a man and moved on several people after being given additional powers to help them tackle ongoing anti-social problems in a town.
Flood alerts remain in place for the Kent coast following high tides, but red warnings have now been removed.
Take your kids on an egg hunt, say hello to the Easter bunny and meet adorable newborn lambs with our guide to the Easter break.
Kent residents have been looking up in awe at a celestial phenomenon today.
A salon owner says the pressure of a high VAT on labour costs for hairdressers is why they are not renewing their lease.
With acres of grounds to explore, a maze to get lost in, a playground, mini golf and falconry displays, one Kent venue offers a jam-packed day out.
Fed-up residents are forming street ‘crews’ to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour hitting their roads.
A former council leader has appeared on the Kent Politics Podcast to talk about his long career and to criticise past opponents and colleagues.
A prize-winning former newspaper editor and cricket fan has died.
Three military Chinooks were spotted as they flew over the county today.
An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.
A dad-of-two who was a passenger in a serious crash on the A249 has died.
An American passenger plane declared an emergency and performed a U-turn over Kent.
Today KentOnline launches an ambitious campaign to ensure seriously ill people get fair treatment when applying for blue badges.
Residents have been left baffled after a mysterious spiral lit up skies across the county.
The Conservatives are set to lose control of Kent County Council at the election on May 1, according to a new survey.
A wildlife charity has been left “shocked and concerned” after a planning inquiry for thousands of homes claimed it had its support.
A stark warning has been given to dog owners after several trees in local parks had their bark removed.
The closure of a busy route has sparked “absolute carnage” as emergency drainage repairs are carried out.
A man charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in more than two years ago will stand trial.
The shocking cost of repairing Kent’s crumbling roads and infrastructure is £1.3bn, the county’s highways chief disclosed.
Swimming pool bosses say a merger to bring it under a new council-led contract is vital for the facility to stay afloat long-term.
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Rules change as Department for Transport tackles driving test backlog.
Stop poaching those eggs! A third of Brits admit to stealing Easter treats from the kids.
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Follow all the action as it happens from Priestfield in our live blog.
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth is looking forward to his first game in charge at Priestfield tonight.
Head coach Adam Hollioake reckons Kent’s return to County Championship Division 2 could help form some of their talented young players’ careers.
All-rounder Grant Stewart expects Kent to immediately challenge for a County Championship Division 1 return.
Gillingham’s latest financial report for the 2023/24 season has revealed a pre-tax loss of £4.3m but turnover is up.
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