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A woman battling addiction became a “true inspiration” as she turned her life around, dedicating herself to helping others - before a fatal relapse.
Fresh plans to demolish workshops and build new homes behind a petrol station have been submitted, months after a previous scheme was thrown out.
It adorned a legendary album cover - but the pig used by Pink Floyd broke free and floated more than 60 miles to Kent.
New images reveal the progress being made on a long-abandoned railway works ahead of its multimillion-pound restoration.
A dad-of-two who died in a suspected hit-and-run was found lying in the road with a head injury by passersby, an inquest has heard.
A bid to further extend a growing business park has been unveiled, with bosses promising a variety of “job prospects”.
Fire crews are warning people to avoid the area as they continue to tackle a house fire which broke out in the early hours.
Repair bills for drivers who hit potholes, which now includes a senior county councillor, are on the up - but why are Kent’s roads in such a state?
Officers are appealing for information after a person jumped on a woman’s back while she was walking down a road.
The future of a popular children’s activity centre in Kent has been clarified, as its parent company falls into administration.
A conservation charity has called the approval of plans for a huge bike factory a “dark day for nature”.
The first steps have been taken by a green energy firm for a solar farm the size of 68 football pitches.
A Kent man is among a smuggling gang facing jail after Border Force officers discovered a woman crammed inside a car glove box.
Weather forecasters have issued a cold health alert as temperatures are expected to plummet this weekend.
A furious dad has been left with a hefty bill after catapult-wielding vandals smashed his dining room window.
It was love at first sight for Secret Drinker at this village inn - but then he discovered the ghosts
A doughnut company selling indulgent treats such as a ‘brownie bomb’ and Eton mess flavoured concoctions has expanded.
Plans for a huge bike factory promising 2,500 jobs have been approved - but work is not scheduled to start for two years.
The bosses of a falconry have been left devastated after thieves stole “everything of value” during a raid.
A Kent animal park has taken in big cats previously living under the care of a man dubbed the 'UK Tiger King' for his appalling treatment of them.
Nestled deep in the Kent countryside is a home which stands out from its quaint cottage neighbours - and now its owners are selling up.
A Greggs bakery is to open at a petrol station after plans were given the nod.
A family-of-four’s peace was disrupted when a window at their home was shattered by yobs wielding a catapult.
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Frontrunners Faversham extended their Southern Counties East League Premier Division lead through a comfortable victory at Hollands & Blair.
Striker Ade Yusuff’s first-ever Folkestone home hat-trick led them to an Isthmian Premier win against Canvey Island.
Ashford manager Danny Kedwell says he’s been able to name his strongest XI just once all season.
Sevenoaks’ weekend home match is one which will hold fond memories for boss Marcel Nimani.
Adam Hollioake’s appointment as Kent head coach may help strengthen one of the county’s links with an Australian side.
A midweek cup defeat brought Kennington down to earth following a superb effort to topple the league leaders.
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