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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
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Photos show aftermath of Canterbury Odeon fire as cinema remains cordoned off
It is the second time the former cinema has been damaged by fire
Nightclub boss ‘hopeful’ of no lasting damage after fire at derelict cinema next door
The boss of a nightclub next door to a derelict cinema engulfed by flames is hopeful there will be no lasting damage to her venue.
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Kent braced for flooding, freezing temperatures and thunder in weather this week
Lows of just -2C are on the way
Investigation to be launched into Canterbury Odeon fire as crews remain for third day
A partial road closure is still in place
Call 999 if you spot missing Maidstone teenager
The teens' car has been found at Blean Woods Nature Reserve
Christmas comedy to visit Kent after eight-week West End run
A hapless group of actors take on Charles Dickens’ classic festive tale in this hilarious live show from award-winning writers.
Search for missing teen at nature reserve
Police say they are concerned for a missing teenager after his car was found at a nature reserve.
Fire crews remain at former Odeon overnight after huge blaze
Fire crews remain at the scene of a fire at a former cinema nearly 24 hours after it started.
Flipping good fun: Kent’s Pancake Day events
Celebrate Shrove Tuesday in Kent with pancake races, trails, workshops and tasty treats for all the family.
Canterbury cinema fire LIVE as fleet of firefighters tackle blaze in abandoned theatre
More than a dozen fire engines have taken on the fierce fire, with people in surrounding accommodation, homes, and businesses forced into the streets in a mass evacuation
Old Odeon cinema on fire as emergency services battling flames for five hours
Kent Fire and Rescue Service reveal 15 fire engines are on the scene at the derelict building
Kent’s old phone boxes up for £14k - but you can't take them off the street
Two traditional phone boxes in a Kent street will go under the hammer for £14k - but buyers cannot move them.
‘I saved up for 17 years - now my home feels like a prison’
Angry residents say their new-build homes have been “ruined” by a spiked metal fence installed just feet from their windows.
Five great ways to kick off the February half-term this weekend
From aerial adventures to panto-style shows, here’s five brilliant things to do with the kids this weekend.
Council slashes price of new beach huts branded ‘too expensive and in wrong location’
A cash-strapped council has slashed the price of a row of new beach huts in a bid to boost sales.
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.
'We had no symptoms - but found out we had the same cancer'
A husband and wife were left stunned after being diagnosed with almost identical tumours.
‘We need to be ready for this’: Flooding fears as dormant river flows again
Villages previously blighted by flooding are gearing up to defend themselves as a dormant river flows through the area.
Footage shows moment drugs and cash are seized from dealer’s car
Body-worn footage reveals the moment cocaine and cash were discovered in the car of a prolific dealer, who has now been jailed.