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Kent temperatures to hit 33C as heatwave approaches
The warm weather could also bring thundery showers
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End near for 'worst building' on Kent town's seafront as long-delayed regeneration approved
The multi-million pound scheme has been given the go-ahead
‘We’re the UK’s most dog-friendly pub – we’ve only ever had to bar one!’
A pub claiming to be the UK’s most dog-friendly has spent more than £1,200 on Polaroid film taking pictures of four-legged visitors to put on display.
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‘This sun-drenched rooftop bar has views to rival any European old town’
Our undercover reviewer went for drinks on a panoramic terrace in a prime position - but would it meet her high expectations?
JD Vance: ‘It’s great to be in Kent again - we love this part of the country’
The US vice-president has spoken of his love for Kent on a visit to the foreign secretary’s mansion in the county today.
Big Issue vendor ‘humbled’ by support after beloved dog muzzled
A Big Issue vendor has been “humbled” by the support shown since his dog was muzzled on the advice of police after “nipping” a security guard.
Canterbury Pizza Hut closing date confirmed alongside Superdry and Deichmann leaving
A takeaway venue remains open for those living in Canterbury
University friends ‘realise lifelong dream’ after opening village tearoom
Two friends who met at university almost 30 years ago have realised a lifelong dream after opening their own tearoom.
Pizza Hut restaurant to close this month after decades in high street
A high street Pizza Hut restaurant that has welcomed thousands of diners through its doors will shut at the end of the month, bosses have confirmed.
Broadstairs drugs bust captured man running £25k cannabis farm
Giedrius Sadeckas was arrested after Kent Police officers discovered the haul inside his house.
‘It’s going to be one of those mysteries - we’ll never truly know how he died’
The family of a much-loved musician found dead in mysterious circumstances admit they will “never truly know” how he died.
Opening date revealed for new store in former Wilko
A new store on one of Kent’s busiest shopping high street has announced an opening date, while three other new brands near their completion.
Rare bird returns to Kent after more than 200 years of extinction
The red-billed chough vanished from Kent as a result of habitat loss and persecution
Plans for new Kent housing estate branded 'ghetto' kicked back to drawing board
The applicant behind the scheme said the estate would deliver much-needed housing for the area
Teenagers who helped woman in Canterbury asked to come forward
A man was arrested shortly afterwards
Electric vehicle company to replace former Peugeot dealerships
An electric vehicle firm will take over two Peugeot dealerships that closed earlier this year.
Latin American cafe finds new home as work continues on city centre gardens
A quirky coffee shop has found itself a new temporary home while work continues to revamp its former location.
Police search for boys who helped ‘kidnapped’ teenager
Detectives are trying to track down a group of boys who stepped in to help a young woman who had allegedly been kidnapped.
Woman charged with drink-driving after car ‘hits parked vehicles and caravan decking’
A woman has been charged with drink-driving following reports of a car colliding with parked vehicles and caravan decking.
All change as two shops to leave city centre this month
Two big brands are set to close stores in a busy shopping district this month.