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Delayed port traffic to be held at race circuit
The government has struck a deal to use a Kent race circuit as a holding area for passenger traffic during major disruption at the border.
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Kent family worth £9 billion on UK rich list
A Kent family has appeared in the top 20 of the UK rich list once again – despite their vast fortune taking a hit in the past year.
Second arrest following stabbing inside home
A second arrest has been made over a stabbing at a home which sparked a large emergency response - as a first person arrested is released.
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Kent animal park announces death of ‘camera-hogging’ big cat
Keepers at a Kent animal park say they are devastated at the death of one of their beloved big cats at the age of 15.
Heartwarming images show bear’s reunion with friends after major surgery
A beloved brown bear has reunited with his playmates after a year apart following his groundbreaking brain surgery.
Rush-hour tussle between Domino’s and JustEat delivery drivers caught on camera
Astounding footage shows the moment takeaway drivers grappled in the street during rush hour traffic.
Energy firm owing customers £60k shut down in High Court
A business selling renewable energy equipment has been shut down after investigators found it owed almost £60,000 to customers for unfulfilled orders.
All lines reopen after emergency repairs spark rail travel chaos
All train lines have reopened after passengers faced several hours of delays and cancellations due to emergency repairs.
‘My world was turned upside down on holiday - singing has given me my life back’
A woman whose life was turned upside down by a stroke while on holiday has found her way back - thanks to the healing power of music.
The doyen of British business who made huge contribution to prosperity of Kent
A businessman who had a “steely determination” to get things done has died aged 91.
Hunt still on for hit-and-run driver six-weeks after crash
Police are continuing to search for a driver more than six weeks after a hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian.
Man removed from industrial estate roof and charged with criminal damage
A man has been charged with criminal damage after he was removed from a roof on an industrial estate.
Dentist plans to operate out of shipping containers on former Kent pub site
The pub was demolished in 2016
Jazz Age musical Chicago is still the cat’s pyjamas
It’s been 50 years since its Broadway debut, but Bob Fosse’s snappy, sassy musical hasn’t lost any of its razzle-dazzle.
Popular Kent gardens nearly unrecognisable as revamp works get underway
The iconic attraction will be shut until the end of the year
Bid to buy garden centre and create ‘Kent’s best community hub’ dashed
Hopes of creating some of Kent’s best village community facilities have been dashed after a deal to buy a closed garden centre broke down.
Man taken to hospital after stabbing at house
A man has been taken to hospital for treatment to stab wounds after an attack at a house, which sparked a huge emergency response.
Kent school becomes first in Britain to get its own skatepark
Meanwhile, Margate is looking to build the biggest outdoor skatepark in the country
Our guide to the May half term
Stuck for school holiday ideas? Hop aboard a gaming train, make your own pizzas, follow a creepy crawly trail and more.
Rat droppings and gnawed food found at wholesaler
A leading food wholesaler has been told to clean up its act after rat droppings and gnawed bread were found during a food hygiene inspection.