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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.
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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.
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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.
Landmark Kent attraction to screen World Cup final if England get through
A landmark Kent attraction is set to show the World Cup final if England make it through.
1960 vs today: The striking aerial photos showing Kent's dramatic transformation
Remarkable satellite images reveal how Kent’s hospitals, shopping centres and sports venues have evolved over the years.
Kent cinemas to give away free tickets for new film starring Game of Thrones and Happy Valley actors
Here’s how to see a brand-new film for free, featuring a star-studded lineup, weeks before its official cinema release.
Two people seriously hurt in crash as A-road closed for hours
Two people were seriously hurt in a crash on an A-road.
Urgent search for Kent man not seen since Saturday
Anyone with critical information about his whereabouts is urged to call 999
‘Our town's been forgotten by time but we wouldn’t change a thing’
We visit a town to discover why, despite its challenges, children still play outside, teenagers are courteous and neighbours look out for each other.
Moment police stop ‘evil’ criminal on motorway with £55k in plastic bag
Two men who helped smuggle migrants into the UK hidden inside lorries have been sentenced.