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Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild
The rare birds were not seen in the Kentish skies for 200 years and have been released into the wild as part of a ground-breaking project.
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Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built
Council bosses believe they have finally found a solution to a long-running environmental issue preventing thousands of new homes from being built.
Disruption on major road as plan for two weeks of roadworks revealed
A 140-metre stretch of road will close for two weeks later this month, bringing a 25-mile diversion, temporary traffic lights and overnight closures.
Popular clothing brand confirms first Kent store
A popular clothing brand famous for its dungarees has revealed its first Kent opening date.
Kent officers rank below national average
Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.
Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed
An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.
Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell
A huge fire which ripped through a Kent furniture chain store 20 years ago is still remembered for the chaos it caused.
Man fatally stabbed outside pub 'wasn't looking for a fight'
The best friend of a man allegedly murdered during a violent confrontation outside a village pub has denied they had been "looking for a fight".
Father-of-seven with no licence caught driving sister's van twice by same officer
A father-of-seven who had his licence stripped away was spotted behind the wheel of his sister’s works van twice by the same police officer.
Vic Reeves' quiet life in a cosy converted Kent schoolhouse with Nancy Sorrell
The comic has been out and about around the county lately sharing some interesting facts
Unique slice of Kent history going under the hammer in collection of country's own 'coins'
From merchants to booksellers and library owners in Kent, all used the 'tokens' made after the official currency 'vanished' due to a copper shortage during the war with France
Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening
A mother is furious after her adult son with learning disabilities was told by cinema staff that he can’t attend a screening for toddlers.
Why is council’s multi-million-pound leisure complex so empty on a Friday night?
We had a night out at a new development boasting a cinema and restaurants that has cost millions of pounds - but is yet to fulfil its potential.
Kent’s best pub Sunday roasts
There’s nothing better than a superb Sunday roast in a cosy pub at this time of year. Here’s the best in Kent according to TripAdvisor.
Driver in court over pub crash death of ‘popular and beautiful’ teen
A man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a “friendly and bubbly” 18-year-old after the car he was driving crashed into a pub.
‘She can stand tall for having done what is right’: MP praised after quitting Labour
An MP has received an outpouring of support, including from author JK Rowling, after calling out “sleaze” and “nepotism” in the Labour party.
Cigarette butt fines overturned because planters in Kent high street 'look like ashtrays'
Hundreds of pounds worth of fixed penalty notices issued have been cancelled
Bosses at Kent’s biggest Pride event shocked as council blocks use of park
Bosses of Kent’s biggest Pride festival have described their shock as council bosses say next year’s event cannot be held in the park it calls home.
‘Bill’s off his head and I won’t be able to stop him’: WhatsApp exchange before dad fatally stabbed
A dad of three was warned he would "get hurt" in WhastApp messages sent on the night he was knifed to death outside a village pub.
Truck driver led A2 police pursuit and reversed into patrol cars in Faversham
Frazer Higgins pleaded guilty at court to multiple traffic offences