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'Absolute nightmare': Residents share horror stories as bin chaos continues
Residents in a Kent district have told of the “absolute nightmare” of enduring more than 2,000 missed bin collections in just five months.
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Has the ‘DFL’ bubble burst? Where house prices have tumbled on the Kent coast
House prices in some of the county's most sought-after seaside spots have tumbled by as much as 11% since their pandemic peak, new figures reveal.
Shocking footage shows sewage release aftermath as Southern Water handed £7m fine
Southern Water has been fined £7 million after admitting 13 charges related to the dumping of untreated sewage off Kent.
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‘I’ve found the perfect place to sip a pint as the sun sets over the sea’
Summer loving: Secret Drinker soaks up the rays in a pub just yards from the beach.
Electricity restored to dozens of homes after telegraph pole fire caused outage
Homes have had their power restored after a telegraph pole erupted into flames, leaving people without electricity for more than seven hours.
Southern Water being sentenced over sewage discharges
Southern Water is being sentenced after it pleaded guilty to 13 counts related to untreated sewage releases in Kent.
‘No one was called racist’: School defends decision to remove England flags from pupils’ arms
A headteacher has defended staff who asked pupils to remove England flags painted on their arms during a school sports day.
School's out! 8 epic attractions in Kent to let the kids run wild this summer
Looking for ways to fill the six-week break? These action-packed activities offer plenty of opportunities for children to climb, splash and explore.
Tesco to close dozens of Kent stores early if England reaches World Cup final
A supermarket giant has announced it will shut its stores early so staff can watch England play if the team reaches the World Cup final.
Plans lodged for one of Kent's costliest road schemes
Plans have finally been lodged for a £77 million road scheme which could take thousands of cars off one of Kent’s busiest routes each day.
Huge Gavin and Stacey star to headline at Sausage and Cider Festival this weekend
Big names, big bites and big tunes as foodie festival returns.
Popular escape room venue forced to close
An award-winning escape rooms venue is to close next month - but owners plan new ‘immersive experience’ in city centre.
The 6 Kent restaurants ranked among UK's best - including one loved by Madonna
An Italian which Madonna called her “favourite” has been crowned the second best local restaurant in the UK.
‘I've bolted my bins shut to stop neighbours dumping rubbish'
A frustrated resident has resorted to bolting his wheelie bins shut after neighbours repeatedly dumped rubbish in them.
1960 vs today: The striking aerial photos showing Kent's dramatic transformation
Remarkable satellite images reveal how Kent’s hospitals, shopping centres and sports venues have evolved over the years.
Man pleads not guilty to murder as woman denies concealing body
A man has today denied murdering a 31-year-old whose body was discovered inside a suitcase at a Kent property.
Man, 19, in hospital as police cordon off pavement outside Jobcentre for forensic investigations
A 19-year-old man is being treated in a London hospital as police cordon off a pavement near a job centre for forensic investigations.
‘I’ll end you!’: Thug scarred partner with dinner plate after complaining about curry
A violent thug permanently scarred his partner after hurling a dinner plate into her face because he was unhappy with a curry she had cooked him.
‘Phones, vapes and swimming costumes - have we forgotten how to act at a restaurant?’
Our columnist goes for a fancy meal at the seaside and is left slack-jawed by his fellow diners…