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Fire crews continue to remain at the scene of a blaze in a Kent village.
The family of a young girl left brain-damaged after collapsing just days after her 16th birthday hope she will be back home within months.
A new retail park years in the making is expected to host Home Bargains as one of its flagship tenants.
Since bright bin stickers were rolled out in the autumn, over 200 extra tonnes of food waste have been recycled in just 15 weeks.
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Museums, castles and gardens are offering free entry for one week – all you need to do is show a lottery ticket or scratchcard on the door.
Victims of doorstep crime are losing an average of nearly £16,000 and could be dead within two years, a new report has revealed.
A business owner who spent £300,000 renovating his town centre shop is calling for compensation after being ordered to leave.
The county’s ambulance service has been taken out of special measures after a period of “sustained improvement”, it says.
A furious homeowner is planning to build a barrier at the edge of his property to stop lost lorries damaging his driveway.
Colleagues have led tributes to a county councillor who served his residents for 12 years after his death.
A village’s only shop has reopened following a two-month refurbishment – with new owners hoping to turn it into a community hub.
KentOnline reporter James Pallant tells how an unexpected diagnosis just weeks before his 30th birthday has rocked his world.
Parents are pleading with a school to “use common sense” as pupils will still be given detentions for lateness amid travel disruption.
Construction on a much-anticipated £150,000 town centre play park is set to begin this week.
A leading car sales group has confirmed two of its Kent dealerships will close at the end of the month, leaving staff bewildered.
The annual event will dish out thousands of free tickets to some of Kent’s biggest attractions. Here’s how to enter the ballot.
The number of children offered a place at their first choice of secondary school has risen this year, Kent County Council says.
The three-month closure of one of the busiest crossroads in Kent is set to cause chaos in villages and rural communities, it has been warned.
A Eurostar boss has said bringing his trains back to Kent “doesn’t make sense right now” due to the huge amount of investment needed.
Furious drivers claim it would be quicker to walk around a “gridlocked” Kent town after several long-term roadwork projects began this week.
A popular cafe has reopened its doors following an extensive revamp – with the new owner hoping to shake off its former reputation.
A woman was taken to hospital after she was hit by a motorbike.
A KentOnline investigation reveals how a parking firm has made thousands from fines that country park users say were issued by faulty ticket machines.
Pollution in our waterways has stalled the building of thousands of new homes - but could things be about to change?
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And finally… newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald announces £600m ‘Thank You’ giveaway
While staying hydrated may seem like a simple task, not meeting your daily water needs can have a significant impact on your health.
Bradley Walsh investigates one of the planet’s great conspiracy theories for his new TV show.
Determined, brave and inspiring children are being sought for a special set of awards this year - and here’s how to nominate someone you know.
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A 23-year-old has been celebrating after she became a HYROX world-record holder at an event in Austria.
Dartford missed the opportunity to go top of the Isthmian Premier table on Saturday - but all the other Kent clubs won in the same division!
It’s as you were at the top of the Southern Counties East League Premier Division.
Kennington are looking to bounce back this weekend after suffering a rare bad day.
Ashford boss Lloyd Hume was sent off at the weekend - for attempting to speed up the game.
Kent will remember one of their finest cricketers at Canterbury Cathedral.
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