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Emergency services called after body found on beach
There was a large emergency services response after a body was discovered on a beach.
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Nuclear site works among latest planning bids in Folkestone and Hythe
A new administration block at Dungeness power station and housing plans are among the latest planning applications submitted across the district.
Beloved black rhino dies aged 36 at Kent animal park
The world’s first hand-reared black rhino who made Kent her home for the last 14 years and met a Hollywood star has died.
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All the banks set to close in Kent as huge name shuts more branches
The big banks are continuing their retreat from the High Street
Couple make first call home since being detained in Iran
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January while on a motorcycle tour around the world
Terror as man jumps on ex’s BMW and punches windscreen at traffic lights
A thug banned from contacting his ex-partner jumped on her BMW and smashed its windscreen after spotting her stopped at traffic lights.
Kent’s biggest seaside sauna set for beloved tourist hotspot
A huge new seaside sauna could soon be set up at a popular tourist destination, adding to the growing number of attractions at the site.
Sex predator strikes again but avoids jail for station attack on disabled man
A sexual predator who left a disabled man “physically sick” after a late-night assault has been spared jail despite a record of similar attacks.
5 cultural days out for the summer holidays
Want the kids to soak up some culture while they’re off school? Here’s five days out that will spark their imagination.
Closed pub set to relaunch with upstairs dining and global menu
A pub that closed before being sold at auction is set to reopen and double its capacity - with the new owners hoping to be pouring pints by Christmas.
Land earmarked for £43m housing estate to be sold by council
A plot of land bought by a council to host a large housing estate will now be sold to give the development the best chance of happening.
Protesters put giant Palestinian flag at Kent landmark
Protesters have put a giant Palestinian flag at a Kent landmark following demonstrations in the county.
Police, paramedics and fire crews called to ‘concern for man climbing tree’
Emergency services were called after concern was raised for a man climbing a tree near a cliff face.
‘Saga’s return will boost our town and protect its green spaces’
Saga’s decision to reopen its Kent HQ is a boost to the area, says the parish council leader, but the company hasn’t ruled out further changes.
‘The building is brilliant - the challenge is selling the town to potential buyers’
Residents have poured scorn on claims that sales of luxury apartments have been slow due to the “challenge” of convincing people to move to the area.
Bid unveiled for natural burial ground for people and pets
A plot of land opposite a golf course could be transformed into a natural burial ground for people and pets.
Kent woman reveals secret to living to 105
The secret to a 105-year-old woman’s long and fulfilling life is good traditional British food, a strong work ethic and a passion for gardening.
Police launch arson probe after huge blaze at derelict school
Police have launched an arson investigation after a massive blaze broke out at a derelict school.
Met Office issues warning more storms could hit Kent today
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as more storms could hit Kent today.
MPs tell Southern Water boss to refuse ‘disgraceful payment for failure’
Several Kent MPs have signed a letter demanding the boss of Southern Water return his “disgraceful” £700,000 performance-linked payout.