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UK’s largest beach sauna to open this month
Bookings are now open for the new custom-built sauna, which also includes a cold plunge tank, hot tubs and a Japanese cafe.
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'She's trapped in her own body, but she has a wicked sense of humour'
A mum has given an insight into her daughter’s life, who is left locked in her body due to a “devastating” rare condition.
‘It growled then pounced’: Teen spared jail over horror XL bully attack on baby
The teenage owner of an XL bully that savaged a baby so badly the infant suffered two skull fractures and brain haemorrhages has been spared prison.
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Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent
Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
The Folkestone two-bed flat being auctioned for £95,000 that offers stunning sea views
The current tenant plans to vacate the property on March 27
Dover thieves who punched victim in 'frightening and unprovoked attack' jailed
They stole bank cards before assaulting and threatening the victim
Asbestos-ridden eyesore next to Aldi to be demolished amid estate expansion plans
An asbestos-ridden “unusable eyesore” next to an Aldi supermarket will be demolished after plans to redesign an industrial estate were approved.
Hit BBC series shot along the Kent coast returns this weekend
Eagle-eyed viewers may recognise some familiar stretches of the Kent coastline when the third series of a hit BBC drama returns to our screens.
The Kent road which has seen almost £1m raised in traffic fines
The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
‘He was a kind soul who loved swede’: Keepers pay tribute after giraffe death
Keepers have paid tribute a giraffe following his death at a Kent animal park.
Mums go free at wildlife park for Mother’s Day
One of Kent’s top animal attractions is offering free tickets for parents over the Mother’s Day weekend.
Four year prison sentence for dealer who threw drugs from moving car on M20
Officers found cocaine and heroine at his home
Amusement park unveils replacement for iconic ghost train ride
A new attraction will open for the first time tomorrow at a popular seaside amusement park, having replaced a fan-favourite ride.
How a Kent park was transformed into a wildlife paradise
As it celebrates its half-century, we look at how one man’s passion for animals transformed an abandoned mansion into a leading tourist attraction.
Busy tunnel shut due to police incident
A tunnel was shut in one direction while police responded to an emergency incident.
Emergency services called to busy route after two-car crash
Emergency services have been called to a two-vehicle crash on a busy route.
Navy shadows Russian warships and cargo through Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed two sanctioned Russian cargo ships and their warship escorts through the English Channel.
The Kent towns battling to be crowned UK Town of Culture
Four Kent towns are now competing to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 - with another expected to join the race.
Lorry driver arrested after Folkestone A20 crash leaves man seriously injured
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Much-loved Folkestone library set for auction after bid to halt sale fails
Opposition parties had joined forces to try to prevent Kent County Council selling the premises