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‘Enough is enough’: Calls mount to reopen Kent A&E amid record corridor waits
Thousands are backing calls to reopen an A&E department at a struggling Kent hospitals trust blighted by some of Britain’s worst corridor waits.
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Kent council under consideration for scheme to buy homes for asylum seekers
A Kent council is among several authorities being considered to host a government scheme to buy up new homes to accommodate people seeking asylum.
Rodent droppings found at five-star-rated Chinese takeaway
A Chinese takeaway with a five-star rating on Just Eat has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found rodent droppings.
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‘People have collapsed with shock’: Meet the woman who tells lottery winners they’ve won
A lottery winners advisor has revealed the various responses she’s witnessed when players discover they’ve won huge lifechanging sums of money.
Gull tangled in football net among charity’s 2025 top rescues
A gull tangled and trapped in a football net was one of the top rescues carried out by the RSPCA in last year.
The Kent chain stores we lost this year - and the new ones coming in 2026
A raft of chain stores shut across Kent this year amid pressure on consumer finances - but new arrivals are expected to open in 2026.
Pooches, Pooh and Prada: Get set for 2026 with our New Year Quiz
Try these 26 general knowledge questions about what’s coming up in the next 12 months
Lifeguard, parking guru and goat sanctuary founder among Kent people recognised in honours list
The annual New Year Honours list, marking the achievements of extraordinary people across the country, includes 20 people from the county.
Nominations open for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2026
Help us showcase Kent and Medway’s top pubs, chefs and takeaways in our annual awards. Who gets your vote this year?
Dramatic five-hour porpoise rescue operation ends in tragedy
Marine life rescue medics have been left heartbroken after a porpoise was euthanised following a long rescue mission.
Man taken to hospital after crash at roundabout
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash sparked traffic delays on a busy route.
Owner of Britain’s smallest brewpub makes ‘difficult decision’ to call time
The owner of Britain’s smallest brewpub is calling time as he admits he has had “far too little time” to spend with his family.
Warning after suspected palm oil washes up on beaches
Lumps of suspected palm oil have been discovered on beaches, with people urged to keep their dogs away from the deadly substance.
‘It’s so sad’: Walkers describe shock as thousands of dead starfish wash up on beach
Thousands of dead starfish washed up on beaches along the Kent coast after recent rough seas and strong winds.
Remembering those we’ve lost from classic Only Fools Christmas special filmed in Kent
We look back at the cast members no longer with us from the classic 1989 Christmas special The Jolly Boys Outing.
Live cam captures huge waves over harbour arm after weather warning
A live video stream has captured footage of huge waves crashing over a harbour arm which has been closed today due to the high winds.
Talented teen's bid to build Olympic skate ramp in local park
A 16-year-old skateboarder is raising funds to set up a 14-foot ramp at his local park help him achieve his Olympic dreams.
‘I never thought I would be able to save my dog - it’s overwhelming’
A woman desperate to save her dog’s life through surgery has seen her fundraising bid smashed.
Main route to shut for months for £3.7m road works
A bustling street branded Kent’s trendiest will shut for more than two months as part of a major gas network overhaul worth £3.7 million.
kmfm to hand over shows to emerging presenters this Christmas
Radio station kmfm is launching a brand-new initiative this Christmas to help up-and-coming presenters from the county.