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Library opens in ex-Woolworths three years after closure of historic site
A brand new library has opened in a town after its original facility closed due to safety concerns.
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Warning after visitors seen climbing on ‘unsafe’ damaged breakwater
Beachgoers have been urged to steer clear of a storm-damaged structure after visitors were spotted climbing on it and taking photos.
Kent Wetherspoon pub shuts for seven weeks for £550k refurbishment
A popular and unique pub is closed while a renovation project costing more than half a million pounds is carried out.
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Folkestone Invicta defender thrilled to be recognised at the National Game Awards
The Folkestone Invicta centre back was named The Groundtastic Magazine Step 3/4 Player of the Year at the ceremony held at AFC Wimbledon’s Plough Lane on 20 May.
Kent beach wins official bathing water status in boost for swimmers
A Kent beach has been handed official bathing water status in a move set to boost confidence in its water quality.
Conventional border checks restored after ‘challenging situation’
France resorts to conventional checks to manage “challenging situation” after long border processing delays at Dover.
‘I’ve always incorporated Star Wars into learning - now I’m Kent’s best head teacher’
A father-of-two who uses his passion for science fiction to inspire pupils has been named Kent’s best head teacher.
Celebrate Father’s Day with this year’s My Dad supplement
Thousands of heartfelt drawings and messages from children across the county will feature in our special keepsake edition.
Fans thrilled after chart-topping singer basks in Kent town ahead of show
A renowned musical theatre star and classical singer delighted audiences after performing at a Kent venue during his latest UK tour.
Kent man who raped two women in 'campaign of physical and sexual torture' jailed for 20 years
The 38-year-old was convicted of multiple sexual offences following a trial
Dentist abandons approved plans to pursue more 'central' location across town
Bosses behind a dentist surgery are looking to abandon approved plans to relocate in order to pursue a more 'central' location across town.
‘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.
‘EU’s Entry/Exit System is a shambles which is still not working properly’
Our columnist on how EU’s biometric security system still isn’t fully up and running at Kent ports amid shambolic scenes elsewhere.
Calls for new EU checks on tourist traffic to happen at freight facility
The government is to be asked to use a major Kent inland freight facility for tourist traffic to ease pressures from new EU border controls.
Double rapist jailed for 20 years
A ‘depraved sexual aggressor’ who raped two women and subjected them to a campaign of sexual torture has been jailed for two decades.
Hospital chief leaves after suspension fiasco as trust’s leadership chaos sees rating plunge
The boss of Kent’s biggest hospital trust has left her role as ‘significant concern’ over its leadership crisis has seen NHS chiefs slash its rating.
Port of Dover warns of delays as bank holiday weekend begins
The Port of Dover has warned ferry passengers of delays ahead of the first holiday period with a new EU border system.
Ten more weeks of town centre traffic hell as ‘Levelling Up’ roadworks drag on
Drivers are facing almost three more months of disruption from temporary traffic lights sparking long town centre queues.
TV star’s castle car park plans branded ‘danger’ to villagers
A reality TV star and entrepreneur's ambitious plan to build a 200-space car park at her Kent castle has been labelled “dangerous” to visitors.
‘I’m only 22 but I’m ready to keep this pub alive’
A landlady is determined to prove doubters wrong with her ambitious plans to run her pub as a special and safe place for the community.