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Drone pictures show new housing estate taking shape on former farmland
Aerial pictures show the ongoing progress at a 450-home estate on former farmland and its transformation from fields in the past five years.
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‘Shameful spectacle’: Judge ‘ruins summer’ of men in shocking brawl outside flats
Two men embroiled in a street fight involving the brandishing of a golf club have had their summer "ruined" by a six-week tagged curfew.
Kent’s biggest annual music festival returns with big names and more than 400 events
From live music and colourful parades to workshops and free family entertainment, this eight-day celebration has something for all ages.
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Tracey Emin’s pavilion transformation bid sparks concern over rooftop terrace plan
World-famous artist Tracey Emin’s bid to transform a derelict seafront pavilion featuring a rooftop terrace has sparked a flurry of concerns.
Paramedic trusted her instincts to save baby's life after monitor missed heart condition
A paramedic's decision to trust her clinical instincts over reassuring monitor readings helped save a baby's life.
‘Craft beer taps stretched as far as the eye could see and this boujee bar was absolutely buzzing’
Looking for a trendy, seaside hangout? Secret Drinker heads to a packed pub that’s bang on trend.
Man arrested after McDonald's ruckus told police 'large quantity' of cannabis was for personal use
A man caught with an estimated £4,000 of cannabis avoided immediate punishment after stating it was for personal use despite police finding deal bags.
Popular pub forced to close after blaze
A popular pub has been forced to close after an electrical fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
‘Case closed’: Did Jack the Ripper live in sleepy Kent village?
It’s claimed one of the world’s most notorious serial killers may have lived in plain sight in Kent. So is this the face of Jack the Ripper?
UK's biggest greenhouse secures right to extract more water amid series of supply outages
The UK's largest commercial greenhouse has secured permission to extract more water from an underground aquifer amid a series of supply outages.
Man pushed through glass door after row with group of strangers
A man was pushed through a glass door following a row with a group of strangers.
Kelly Osbourne visits trendy Kent venue as bosses say: ‘You’re welcome anytime’
Kelly Osbourne, daughter of the late heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, has paid a visit to a trendy Kent venue.
‘We’re completely devastated’: Boy, 3, died hours after suddenly falling ill
The parents of a “beautiful and funny” boy who died hours after suddenly falling ill have told how the tragedy has left them “completely devastated”.
‘Like having a blind date and meeting a supermodel - this was food as art’
Our reviewer baulks at the price for brunch in trendy eatery - but does it deliver in terms of taste or value?
Heartbreak as ‘brave and beautiful’ mum dies just one week after shock cancer diagnosis
A family have been left devastated after a “courageous and beautiful” mum died just one week after being diagnosed with stage-four cancer.
Man’s body found near popular Kent beach
A man’s body has been found close to a popular beach, police have confirmed.
‘This will hit the most vulnerable hardest’: Bus service cuts across Kent spark fury
The axe is due to fall on bus services across the county which has been blamed on declining passenger numbers and rising fuel and staffing costs.
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruption
A Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption.
GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries again
Thousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software.
‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires
After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.