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'Absolute chaos' fears as Op Brock to return over 'very, very busy summer'
Kent's roads face a “chaotic” summer with Operation Brock and possible delays caused by new border checks, councillors fear.
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How gang fronted by Kent career criminal smuggled migrants into UK
A gang fronted by a Kent career criminal have been found guilty of smuggling Afghan migrants into the UK by concealing them inside a lorry.
‘Our clean energy future starts here in Kent’
MP Tony Vaughan addresses the need for the UK to be a clean energy powerhouse, with a key part of the revolution needing to tak
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Child poverty in Kent mapped with a third below the breadline in one area
Over 62,000 children were living in poverty in Kent during the year ending April 2025
‘It’s been my life’s work’: Hospital scientist retires after 45 years
A scientist has hung up her lab coat after more than four decades of serving patients across the county.
‘Reckless’ jet skis cause havoc and put swimmers at risk despite harbour ban
A group of “reckless” jet-skiers riding dangerously put swimmers at risk and ignored orders to leave despite their crafts being banned from the area.
‘It certainly contributed’: Business owner blasts MP's 'dodgy shops' video as branch closes
A seafood business says a social media video about “dodgy shops” posted by a Kent MP contributed to its decision to close its high street premises.
Olympic gymnast and Strictly dancer to tour with chart-topping vocal group
Expect retro classics and slick dance routines as one of the best-loved harmony groups hits the road.
Couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges lose appeal, family say
A British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family have said.
Crackdown on ‘commuter parking’ in DFL hotspot - but will people stay away?
A council wants to crack down on “commuter parking” in residential streets - but critics have branded the move “a war against motorists”.
Rainbow flags at the ready! Your guide to Kent’s Pride celebrations
There’s plenty of glitter, music and big celebrations as Pride returns to spread love across the county.
Historic former library bought by town council for just £1
A historic former library which has been closed for three-and-a-half years has been bought by a town council for just £1.
Inside one of Kent’s most divisive hotels after makeover
One of Kent’s most divisive hotels has undergone a makeover as the towering seafront landmark continues to split opinion.
‘Ticking time bomb’ pool could get £10m refurb with new gym - but not till 2028
A rundown swimming pool where children shiver in the “extreme cold” has been branded a “ticking time bomb” as repairs could have to wait until 2028.
Thousands of fans flock from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s win
Scores of football fans are travelling from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s title-winning campaign today.
Road reopens after car hits bridge
Emergency services were called after a car hit a railway bridge.
Break-in forces closure of seaside sauna as glass left in plunge pools
Bosses at the county’s biggest seaside sauna were forced to shut the site following a break-in by a group of youths.
Swimming pool ruled out for huge Kent estate as £2.5m sports hub plan unveiled
Long-held plans for a swimming pool on one of Kent’s fastest-growing housing estates have been ruled out in favour of a new £2.5 million sports hub.
‘It was a record-breaker’: Busiest days ever at Kent tourist hotspot
A tourist hotspot is celebrating its traders recording their busiest days ever selling thousands of pizzas, fish and chips and oysters at the weekend.
‘Our builder prayed with us - then he made off with our retirement savings’
An elderly couple say they were conned out of nearly £50,000 by a rogue builder who fooled them into believing he too was a devout Christian.