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‘Breathing space’ as blueprint for nearly 10,000 homes delayed

‘Breathing space’ as blueprint for nearly 10,000 homes delayed

Plans to deliver almost 10,000 more homes in a Kent district have been pushed back by up to a year amid a government shakeup of housebuilding rules.

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Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

A huge fire which ripped through a Kent furniture chain store 20 years ago is still remembered for the chaos it caused.

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Father-of-seven with no licence caught driving sister's van twice by same officer

Father-of-seven with no licence caught driving sister's van twice by same officer

A father-of-seven who had his licence stripped away was spotted behind the wheel of his sister’s works van twice by the same police officer.

Driver in court over pub crash death of ‘popular and beautiful’ teen

Driver in court over pub crash death of ‘popular and beautiful’ teen

A man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a “friendly and bubbly” 18-year-old after the car he was driving crashed into a pub.

Why is council’s multi-million-pound leisure complex so empty on a Friday night?

Why is council’s multi-million-pound leisure complex so empty on a Friday night?

We had a night out at a new development boasting a cinema and restaurants that has cost millions of pounds - but is yet to fulfil its potential.

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‘Bill’s off his head and I won’t be able to stop him’: WhatsApp exchange before dad fatally stabbed

‘Bill’s off his head and I won’t be able to stop him’: WhatsApp exchange before dad fatally stabbed

A dad of three was warned he would "get hurt" in WhastApp messages sent on the night he was knifed to death outside a village pub.

Bosses at Kent’s biggest Pride event shocked as council blocks use of park

Bosses at Kent’s biggest Pride event shocked as council blocks use of park

Bosses of Kent’s biggest Pride festival have described their shock as council bosses say next year’s event cannot be held in the park it calls home.

Side in a league of their own!

Side in a league of their own!

Harbledown CC have been celebrating a title-winning season - once again!

Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

Finch and Jeer win top gongs at Kent awards dinner

Kent have held their end-of-season awards dinner at The Spitfire Ground.

Fines overturned for cigarette littering - because planters ‘look like ashtrays’

Fines overturned for cigarette littering - because planters ‘look like ashtrays’

People hit with fixed penalty notices for dropping cigarette butts in high street planters that “look like ashtrays” have had the fines rescinded.

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Teenager Denly commits to stay with Kent

Teenager Denly commits to stay with Kent

All-rounder Jaydn Denly has become the latest player to commit to play for Kent during their 2025 season.

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Popular clothing brand confirms first Kent store

Popular clothing brand confirms first Kent store

A popular clothing brand famous for its dungarees has revealed its first Kent opening date.

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Why Kent MP won't trigger by-election despite quitting party

Why Kent MP won't trigger by-election despite quitting party

Some constituents and activists are calling for a by-election after a Kent MP resigned from Labour - but she has explained why she won’t stand down.

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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

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

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Crawley pens new Kent deal

Crawley pens new Kent deal

England batsman Zak Crawley has signed a Kent contract extension.

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Man accused of murdering dad of three outside pub: ‘I only wanted to scare him off’

Man accused of murdering dad of three outside pub: ‘I only wanted to scare him off’

A man on trial for murder has told a jury he had only wanted to “scare off” his alleged victim with the knife used to kill him.

Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild

Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild

The rare birds were not seen in the Kentish skies for 200 years and have been released into the wild as part of a ground-breaking project.

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Defeat ends Canterbury’s perfect start

Defeat ends Canterbury’s perfect start

A hat-trick of tries from Garry Jones proved in vain as Canterbury were second best to fellow National League 2 East high-fliers Guernsey.

Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

An explosive right-handed batsman has joined Kent on a three-year contract.

Plans revealed for solar park the size of 78 football pitches on farmland

Plans revealed for solar park the size of 78 football pitches on farmland

Plans are in the works for a solar farm the size of 78 football pitches near a Kent village.

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