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'It's the best thing to happen in years': But will Primark save town centre?
A long-awaited announcement of Primark coming to a Kent high street is confirmed, but will it lead to a town centre revival? Our reporter finds out…
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Teachers extend strike action at Kent's biggest school in dispute over redundancies
Teachers and staff at Kent’s biggest school have announced a further three days of strike action will take place in a row over redundancies.
‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent
Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning.
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Poundstretcher to open its first store in Kent town next week
A traditional market town dubbed “the jewel of the Weald” is set to welcome its first Poundstretcher store next week.
Teen suffered facial injuries after assault at nightclub
A teenager was left with facial injuries after being assaulted in a nightclub as police launch an appeal for information about his attacker.
Hosepipe ban and more Kent school closures as 'extreme heat' warning extended
A hosepipe ban has been introduced and more school closures announced as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures.
Women's fashion chain to close only Kent store after 20 years at Designer Outlet
A premium fashion brand is to close its only Kent store.
Kent heatwave travel and school updates as red heat warning remains - LIVE
A rare heat warning has been issued by the Met Office
Firefighters stage protest at proposed job cuts and station closures across Kent
More than 200 firefighters took part this morning
Scorching 35C heat to hit parts of Kent as Met Office extends rare red warning
The warning says there could be 'population-wide adverse health effects', including a risk of serious illness or danger to life
Hosepipe ban in Kent with 'immediate effect' announced by South East Water
'We sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately'
Homes without water while schools and tips shut early as Kent sweltered in 'extreme heat'
Homes were left without water and businesses were forced to close after two burst water mains caused an outage in parts of Kent.
Man in court accused of trying to kill wife
A 61-year-old man has appeared in court accused of trying to kill his wife at their home in Ashford.
‘We need to be efficient...but not at the expense of residents’ safety’
MP Sojan Joseph raises concerns about potential cuts to the fire service, especially for those living in rural areas.
‘It’s sad our village has lost its only pub - it didn’t need to become housing’
A village’s only pub will be converted into housing - leaving residents feeling “gutted”.
Cat dies in bungalow fire
A cat has sadly died in a kitchen fire at a bungalow.
Tory big guns in TV Brexit debate rematch ten years on
Kent Tory big guns Damian Green and Craig MacKinlay take part in a TV Brexit debate rematch a decade on.
Plans to bulldoze former Kent family-run garden centre and farm shop to build 53 homes
An existing home at the garden centre would also be demolished
One of town’s four McDonald’s closes for refurb
A McDonald’s restaurant has closed for more than three weeks for a refurbishment.
School closure and rule guidance for Kent children as temperatures could reach 40C
One school has brought lunch forward and is letting children go earlier