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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.
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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.
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.
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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
Lorry driver arrested as police appeal for information about crash which left man seriously injured
A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash on a major route left a person requiring urgent hospital treatment.
Work to begin on transformation of former town centre Debenhams
Parts of a former Debenhams are set to undergo a major revamp from next week - with a medical centre earmarked for the site.
Bomb squad called after chemicals found at £57k-a-year school
The discovery of a potentially explosive chemical at a £57k-per-year boarding school sparked a bomb squad response.
Kent towns fight to become the UK's first ever Town of Culture 2028
The winner will receive a £3m funding package
Kent garages to close as one saved in ATS Euromaster buyout
A car repair garage has avoided closure after being bought out by a rival company - but two other workshops under the brand in Kent will shut down.