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Former University of Kent professor announced as Reform candidate
A controversial former University of Kent professor is the Reform candidate for a high-profile by-election
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Controversial former Kent uni professor announced as Reform’s by-election candidate
A controversial former University of Kent professor is the Reform candidate for a high-profile by-election.
Kent safari park staff and visitors heartbroken at death of 'charismatic' gorilla aged 42
He lived to reach the 'extraordinary' age after being rescued as an orphan and went on to father 24 infant gorillas
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Kent gastropubs celebrate being named among best in UK
Four Kent pubs have been hailed in the latest annual guide of the UK’s top foodie boozers.
Forecasters issue yellow warning for ice
Forecasters have issued a yellow warning for ice covering part of Kent, and warn the weather “may lead to disruption”.
Weather warning issued as heavy rain hits the county
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning covering the whole of the county.
Bomb squad descends on retail park after magnet fisherman snares live shell
A bomb disposal team descended on a retail park after a magnet fisherman hauled a shell from a nearby river.
Sadness at death of ‘legendary’ silverback gorilla
A beloved silverback gorilla who was rescued after being orphaned and made Kent his home for four decades has died.
Divisive plans to reopen closed village pub – with a drive-thru car wash
The new landlord of a closed village pub has tabled plans to reopen and turn parking spaces into a drive-thru car wash.
Planning applications include new housing development and solar farm
Plans have been put forward for a housing estate and a solar farm, with both developments proposed for green spaces.
Water vole project wins national award
A Kent wildlife organisation has been recognised with a top national award for its role in reviving a native species to the UK.
Body found in search for missing man, 27
Officers searching for a missing 27-year-old man have recovered a body.
Body found in search for missing Canterbury man
A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Canterbury
Plasterer who thought he’d only pulled muscle given months to live
A plasterer who had pain in his back was told he had pulled a muscle, only to find out days later he has six months to live.
Call 999 if you see Canterbury man missing for one week
Police are concerned for his welfare
Concerns for welfare of missing man, 27
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 27-year-old man, who has not been seen for six days.
Rain warning for all of Kent
A yellow weather warning for rain covering the whole county has been issued, and some areas could see 50mm fall.
‘It’s proof that the music still has a pulse’
The Kinks frontman Ray Davies talks about his part in the award-winning musical, Sunny Afternoon, as it tours the country.
Uncle and nephew sentenced for smuggling six Vietnamese people from Calais to Dover
They initially denied knowing the people were there
Kent store at risk of closure after Next buys brand
The Russell & Bromley store at Ashford Designer Outlet is among those at risk of closure.