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By-election showdown for hotly-contested council seat
Five candidates go head-to-head for a council seat following the resignation of an incumbent member.
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Relief for villagers as bid for huge solar farm rejected on appeal
A decision to reject plans for a solar park covering a fruit farm site the size of almost 90 football pitches has been described as “good news”.
Anton Du Beke to perform musical hits on stage
The Strictly showman is performing his favourite numbers from musical theatre at two Kent venues.
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'The big idea with the parking bands is trying to change behaviour'
Residents are being asked for their views on parking fee changes which include a 10p per hour hike to some of the priciest car parks in the county.
Remembrance events planned across district
Dozens of veterans, service personnel, cadets and VIPs will parade for the solemn ceremony to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Award-winning chef opens second restaurant after 'eye-opening' trip
An award-winning chef has opened a new Moroccan restaurant, taking over a building once home to a troubled bar.
How this month's Budget could impact your pay packet and pension
As the Budget looms, will the Chancellor break her promise on income tax, national insurance or VAT? Here, we look at the likely impact on your wages.
Bid for 40 new camping pitches among latest planning applications
New planning applications include adding new pitches to a popular campsite and bulldozing a four-bedroom house to make way for two smaller ones.
Forgotten First World War soldier to be honoured after name added to memorial
A Kent soldier whose sacrifice went unrecognised for more than a century will be honoured this Remembrance Sunday.
Nurse who sold sex drugs to friends barred from profession
An NHS nurse who sold drugs to his friends for chemsex sessions has been struck off the register – after narrowly avoiding jail.
Four teens charged over suspected mugging near shopping centre
Four teenagers have been charged after a man was reportedly attacked and robbed and needed hospital treatment.
‘500k tonnes a year? We must prioritise residents’ health and quality of life’
Bosses of a controversial recycling plant built without planning permission now want to double the amount of waste it can process.
Wagamama forced to shut after suspected break-in
A Wagamama restaurant has been forced to close after a suspected break-in overnight.
The names and faces of criminals jailed in Kent in October from sex offenders to robbers
It has been another busy month for the criminal justice system
Son runs 100 miles to fund treatment for mum’s stage 4 cancer
A 13-year-old has run 100 miles to help give his mum the best chance of beating advanced cancer.
New 97-home estate in tiny picturesque Kent village moves step closer
There are fears the access road could be 'extremely dangerous'
‘Why I have no sympathy for motorists – even at £3.80 an hour’
As costly parking fees look set to rise again, Dan Esson says the real problem isn’t council hikes – it’s our refusal to imagine life without a car.
'Fabulous' mother and 'incredible' nan remembered in this week's Kent death notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
Man who stole six jars of coffee from Co-op told police: 'I'm borrowing them'
A drug user who stole six jars of coffee told cops he was just “borrowing them.”
Looking back at Reform’s first six months in charge at County Hall
To mark Reform UK’s first six months running Kent County Council, we look back at what has been a very eventful time.