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Beach near Folkestone in line to win official bathing water status after campaign
It is hoped the designation will increase pressure on water companies and regulators to tackle pollution
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Hour-by-hour Kent forecasts as heavy rain expected in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Canterbury and Dover
The weather alert will be in place for 26 hours in total
‘Community centre was the heart of our village - we want it back’
Frustrated residents have joined forces to demand the return of their lost community centre, described as “the heart of the village”.
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Jason Donovan celebrates 35 years with nostalgic tour
The singer and actor is performing his favourite musical numbers and looking back at his screen and stage career.
High street café stripped of licence after employing illegal workers
A high street cafe has been stripped of its licence after Home Office officials found illegal workers were employed there.
Kent issued 26-hour rain warning as flooding and travel disruption likely
Very low temperatures could bring about more wintery showers
Call 999 if you see most wanted man with links to Folkestone
He also has connections to the Thanet area
The financial interests declared by all of Kent’s MPs including book royalties and overseas trips
The issue of MPs holding outside roles has long attracted debate
Trans communities across Kent to come together for historic first Pride event
The event aims to help address some of the issues the community faces
‘The black oil scam has come to Kent - conmen sabotaged my Mercedes’
A driver has issued an urgent warning to Kent residents selling vehicles online after ruthless “black oil” scammers sabotaged his car.
Construction worker crushed to death by drain
A 36-year-old man who was helping build a new logistics centre was crushed to death by a concrete drain, an inquest opening has heard.
New high street café approved after scaled-back design
Proposals to bring a new café into a high street have been given the green light by planning chiefs.
Revealed: First image of long-awaited new £78k play park
A new picture reveals how a long-awaited £78,000 adventure play area will look, with work due to start soon.
‘Pure greed’: Families’ fury at club’s new £900-a-year youth football charge
Parents have accused a football club of “pure greed” after it revealed its new academy for youth players would cost families £900 a year.
‘Why we’re selling iconic clifftop mansion for £1.7m’
The owner of a cliff-top mansion has spoken of his journey growing to love his iconic home as the property hits the market for £1.7m.
Kent beach among 13 sites considered for bathing water status
A Kent beach is one of only 13 areas in England being considered for special protection against pollution.
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County Council
The Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks.
Growing concerns as dog mess found inside major retail store
Customers at a busy retail store have raised concerns after repeatedly spotting dog mess on the shop floor.
Three taken to hospital after crash on main road
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy main road.
‘We’ve finally found our home - people have been crying out for this’
A new alternative rock bar is set to open and carry on the legacy of a once-popular music venue.