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Rare red extreme heat warning for Kent with population-wide health risks likely
June temperature records are expected to be broken this week
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Shock at sudden death of nurse
Tributes have been paid to a nurse described as a “wonderful friend” and “role model” following her sudden death at the age of 57.
‘We’re in for a treat!’ 40 stalls to line town centre as food festival returns
Food lovers are in for a treat as Ashford Food & Drink Festival returns with more than 40 stalls, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations.
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Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C
Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
Hour-by-hour forecast for Kent’s hottest day as extreme heat warning upgraded to red
Highs of up to 38C are expected this week
The 'inclusive' Kent primary school where pupils' behaviour is 'exemplary'
The pupils are said to arrive every day with 'happy smiles'
Major route reopens after emergency repairs cause long tailbacks
A major route has reopened after emergency repairs caused long tailbacks and heavy congestion.
10 Kent pubs where you can watch the World Cup and cheer on England
Some venues are extending their opening hours and offering deals
Footage shows how Kent countryside is being transformed to kick-start housebuilding
Huge new drainage ditches are appearing across the Kent countryside - to kick-start progress on thousands of previously blocked new homes.
‘It’s what people want’: Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for sports club
A town’s first outdoor padel courts will be built on a dilapidated site at a popular club amid increased demand for the sport.
Main road closed after two-car crash
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called after a collision between two cars on an A-road.
Costa Coffee to pull out of shopping centre after deciding not to renew lease
Costa Coffee is pulling out of a Kent shopping centre this week, it has been confirmed.
Part of major A-road closed due to emergency manhole cover repairs
Drivers may face delays as part of an A-road is shut following damage to a manhole cover.
‘Our pub was only getting one or two customers a day - so we’re moving back to Australia’
A couple have closed their Kent pub and are moving back to Australia - as they were only getting one or two customers a day.
Police cordon at Hop Farm after man ‘seriously assaulted at roadside’
A cordon was put up at one of the county’s most well-known venues with police and forensics at the scene after reports of a serious assault.
Primark to open in huge empty Debenhams at shopping centre
A Kent town will welcome its first ever Primark – which is taking over a huge former Debenhams store.
Is this Kent’s cutest bus shelter? Stunning makeover wows villagers
Most bus shelters have little merit in terms of style and charm - but residents in one Kent village have transformed theirs into something special.
10 Tunbridge Wells roads set to become 20mph with last few days left of consultation
There is still some time to give your views on the proposals
Rapist targeted lone teenager as she walked home in Tunbridge Wells in 'horrific attack'
He threatened to kill her if she ever told anyone what had happened
Kent's biggest school closed as strike begins over redundancies
Kent’s biggest school is closed today as teachers and staff begin their first of six days of strikes over redundancies.