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Urban Outfitters set to replace shoe giants at shopping centre
Clothing giant Urban Outfitters is set to open its third Kent store at a busy shopping centre.
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'Is it an SOS?!' – Helicopter causes stir with message over Kent
A helicopter sparked concern and amusement after using its flight path to spell out a message.
Dad accused of murdering baby girl ‘played on his phone’ during police questioning
A young dad accused of murdering his baby daughter by excessive and severe shaking was "very relaxed” during police questioning, a jury has heard.
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Thousands face disruption as council prepares to shut car park
Thousands of drivers face disruption as the council has confirmed it will shut one of its car parks to carry out works over the next eight weeks.
‘Dead babies’ display shocks shoppers in Kent high street
An artist’s display saw performers holding “dead babies” in a Kent high street to protest against a “cruel” meat industry.
Free sports classes for kids to turn-up and try
Children are being offered the chance to try different sports for free as a council seeks ways to encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Police inspector got ‘handsy’ with young female colleagues at Christmas party
A senior police officer has been banned from the profession after he inappropriately touched two young female colleagues at a work Christmas do.
Sadness as 55-year-old shop called ‘part of the furniture’ to shut this weekend
One of Kent’s oldest and quirkiest shops will shut this weekend after 55 years.
‘I was absolutely blown over by the experience’
A grandfather who watched on screen as doctors removed a tumour from his bladder was home "within an hour" following the groundbreaking surgery.
Five fire engines called to building blaze
Firefighters used water from a private swimming pool to tackle a building fire which saw heavy smoke billow into the air.
Homes flooded and roads turn to rivers as huge thunderstorm hits Kent
A huge thunderstorm has left homes flooded after torrential downpours battered Kent last night.
Day-by-day Met Office forecast and exact time Kent will hit 31C this week
A yellow heat health alert is now in place for Kent
Johannes brings the joy in Kinky Boots
We review opening night of the feel-good musical Kinky Boots, starring Strictly dancer Johannes Radebe in his theatre debut.
Sheltered housing scheme for elderly to be reformed after more than £200k shortfall
A council’s entire housing budget is under “severe pressure” due to a scheme providing laundry and overnight support losing £200k.
When disruptive Canterbury roadworks will end as city faces days of gridlock
Temporary lights have been installed along a key route for electrical works
Body found in search for missing man, 26
A body has been found in the search for a missing 26-year-old man, police have confirmed.
Further 296 homes approved for £230 million Kent development and relief road
The new estate in Kent will have 800 homes in total
Police tape off wooded area as forensics van pictured at beauty spot
Police taped off a wooded area at a beauty spot after the discovery of a man’s body.
‘I hate what you’ve turned me into’: Man left brain-damaged after boss crashed truck after drinking
A boss who crashed his truck after drinking at an employee’s leaving party – leaving the staff member with a severe brain injury – has avoided jail.
Kent town where residents 'living in fear' from 'wannabe gangsters' takes a stand
"This is Herne Bay, this isn't the Bronx or a rough part of London."