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Water tankers took supplies from village to shortage-hit areas
Villagers raised concerns after seeing several tankers pumping water out of their network during the hot weather.
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Police granted extra powers at seaside towns hit by bank holiday chaos
More dispersal orders have been put in place by police after swarms of anti-social youths caused havoc at beaches last weekend.
Former pub saved from demolition up for auction
A former pub is among the Kent properties heading to auction next month.
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Quirky Kent museum named best in UK
A quirky Kent museum dedicated to crabs has been named the best in the UK by Time Out.
The best al fresco bars to visit this summer
It’s hotting up, so our reviewer has picked out the best cocktail bars in Kent to spend time in the sun with something ice cold in your hand.
‘I accidentally found myself on a nudist beach’
Our columnist decided to go on a coastal walk last weekend and saw some remarkable sights he wasn’t expecting.
Airport chiefs apply for two-year extension to redevelopment work deadline
Bosses of Manston Airport are applying for a two-year extension to the deadline for when work must have started on its redevelopment.
Social media influencers deny fuelling Kent beach chaos as residents urge them to ‘stay away’
Social media influencers have denied fuelling chaotic scenes on a Kent beach as fed-up residents urge them to “stay away”.
Opinion: Nobody’s Fool contestant says life on ITV show felt ‘like prison’
Nobody’s Fool contestant Melissa Todd says life inside ITV’s “Smart House” felt “like prison” as lies and manipulation unfolded.
Town-centre furniture shop site on market with flats plan
A town-centre furniture shop site is on the market with plans for 10 flats.
‘You are not welcome’: Fury as crowds of teens spark chaos at Kent beach
Ugly scenes of antisocial behaviour in a Kent seaside town over the Bank Holiday weekend caused businesses to shut and police drafted in.
Yellow lines covered up by ‘mystery’ painter in street with little parking
A “mystery” artist has been painting over yellow lines in a street with little parking.
‘We’ve been stuck in a tunnel for hours!’: Broken down train causing travel chaos
People attempting to use high-speed services from the county are facing long delays due to a broken down train near London.
Kent detective and property broker among Love Island contestants
Two singletons from Kent are due to enter the Love Island villa this summer, looking for their perfect match.
Weekend of water outages continues amid heatwave
Taps are still running dry in four areas of Kent as water companies experience “increased demand” with temperatures expected to hit 30C today.
Large emergency response after reports ‘man had fallen into water’
Members of the coastguard, police, fire and ambulance service were called to reports that a man had fallen into the water off a pier.
Taps run dry in four parts of Kent as temperatures soar
Four parts of Kent have been hit by water outages during soaring temperatures.
‘Don’t get into trouble’: Woman breached police order 10 times in six weeks
A serial offender who breached a police order 10 times in just six weeks has been urged by a judge to not get in trouble again.
Dramatic footage shows moment car bursts into flames in seaside car park
A video taken in a packed seaside car park shows the moment an Audi bursts into flames.
One of London’s favourite music festivals is making a big comeback after a seven-year break - in Kent
Legendary two-dayer heads to the Kent coast with pop superstars Scissor Sisters and Rudimental on the bill.