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Pictures reveal progress on beloved landmark amid huge renovation
New images reveal the ‘positive’ progress being made on a beloved landmark as part of a multimillion-pound restoration project.
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Thousands join ‘living library’ to help smash world record
A town in Kent made history after thousands gathered on the beach to take part in a record-breaking “living library” event.
Popular music festival branded 'major noise nuisance' faces crunch council vote
A popular three-day music festival faces a crunch council vote after last year’s event was branded a “major noise nuisance”.
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Warning over scammers ‘pressuring victims into paying for unnecessary’ work
Residents are reminded to be vigilant after scammers were reported to be “pressuring victims into paying for poor quality” works in their homes.
'Soldiers didn’t even use it!' Residents slam ‘frivolous’ war memorial plans for toilet
Residents have slammed “frivolous” war memorial plans put forward for a newly discovered Victorian latrine.
Equipment which could help ‘smuggle people across Channel’ seized during raids
Four people have been arrested as part of investigation into network suspected of supplying equipment to cross-Channel small boat people smugglers.
‘We had lions and tigers in the house – it was completely natural’
A man who grew up with lion and tiger cubs being hand-reared inside his home is marking 30 years working at the wildlife park that shaped his life.
Redevelopment-threatened Folkestone Sports Centre pool to reopen this summer amid £4.5m refurb
Council bosses say there is a 'race against time' to get the refurbishment complete
Five ways to spend the Easter weekend in Kent
From food and drink festivals to quirky conventions and live entertainment, here’s five great ideas for the bank holiday weekend.
Holiday traffic sparks Kent motorway queues and crossing delays
Holiday traffic has sparked long motorway queues and crossing delays along the Kent coast.
Race to protect Kent railway as 18,000 tonnes of rock dropped along coast
About 18,000 tonnes of limestone have been placed in front of a sea wall to improve defences using barges from northern France.
Youth hubs set up to tackle surge in unemployment
New youth hubs are set to be rolled out in six boroughs across the county to help tackle a surge in unemployment.
EU’s new biometric checks at Dover and Eurotunnel delayed again
The European Union’s new biometric border checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have been delayed again.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
Two Kent wildlife parks slash prices for Easter holidays
The parks, which are home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals, are offering discounted kids’ tickets for a limited time.
Redevelopment-threatened sports centre pool to reopen ‘this summer’ amid £4.5m revamp
A reopening date for a long-closed sport centre’s swimming pool threatened by housing development bids has been revealed ahead of a £4.5m revamp.
British forces to ‘board and seize Russia’s shadow fleet’ in UK waters off Kent
British forces will start boarding and seizing Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ passing through the English Channel in a move announced by the Prime Minister.
Memorial bench plaque washes up 150 miles away two months after storm
A memorial plaque from a seafront bench has been discovered more than 150 miles away - two months after being swept away during a storm.
MP: ‘How do we cut the cost of living?’
With households likely to be hit with higher costs due to war, an MP says support will be provided for those struggling with sharp increases.
Cracking family days out in Kent this Easter
Enjoy egg hunts, garden trails, craft sessions and more at the county’s top attractions this Easter holiday.