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‘Complex’ gas leak closes major route until next week
A key route through a village is expected to remain closed until next week due to a “complex” gas leak.
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Going nuclear: Cold War bunker could be yours for £45k
Fancy somewhere to bunker down when the apocalypse comes? A hidden Cold War relic could be yours for £45,000.
Kent motorway ranked as England’s best in new nationwide survey
The M20 - home to the hated Operation Brock 50mph contraflow - has been ranked as the best motorway in England.
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M20 comes to a standstill in Kent due to 'police led operation'
All traffic was stopped on the M20 overnight, but the road is moving freely again
Man charged after three people seriously injured in Ashford crash
The vehicle failed to stop for police and then was involved in a crash where three people were left with serious injuries
'Our memories have been ruined': OAP's misery as overgrown railway attracts rats and foxes
A man says memories of spending time in his garden with his late wife have been “ruined” because of years of overgrowth from a disused railway line.
Latest death notices across Kent as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
Dentist gets green light to transform former garage despite ‘street parking’ concerns
A dentist’s move across town has been given the green light despite parking concerns raised by residents.
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.
Huge emergency response at harbour
Police, paramedics, fire crews and the coastguard have been called to an incident at a busy harbour.
First look inside as Wetherspoon reopens after £550k makeover
New images show how a Kent Wetherspoon looks as it reopens after a £550k refurbishment.
The Samuel Peto in Folkestone reopens after £550k revamp - see inside
A total of 15 new full and part-time jobs have also been created
‘It’s a fair swap’: Residents back Saga’s plans for 100 homes at Kent beauty spot
Saga’s plans to build about 100 homes on part of its headquarters at a Kent beauty spot have been unveiled - and residents are largely in favour.
Kent set to be split into four unitary councils in biggest shake-up in 50 years
Kent County Council said it is not the option it was backing
Hour-long delays starting to ease on A2 following multi-vehicle crash
The emergency services were scrambled to the A2 following a multi-vehicle crash.
Toby Carvery reveals site for sixth Kent restaurant
Toby Carvery has confirmed it will be taking over a former Brewers Fayre restaurant that closed two months ago.
Folkestone shop owners hit out after graffiti spree
Multiple shopfronts and buildings were defaced with the same tag
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.
First giraffe born in eight years at Kent animal park named after England star
A Kent animal park has named its first giraffe calf in eight years after an England football star.
Beachgoer swept out to sea on inflatable dinghy sparks lifeboat rescue
A man swept miles out to sea on an inflatable dinghy sparked a lifeboat rescue after concerned beachgoers raised the alarm.