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Iconic Kent town centre tank could be moved to Dorset
A rare tank which has sat in a Kent town centre for more than a century could be moved to a Dorset museum.
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Motorway contraflow to return for ‘high volume’ Easter holiday travel period
A dreaded contraflow is set to be deployed on the M20 in anticipation of high passenger numbers travelling through Kent.
Tributes to former Kent county councillor Becki Bruneau after cancer death
Tributes have been paid to a former Kent county councillor "who added colour wherever she went".
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Concern for missing woman, 57, last seen two days ago
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman.
‘We’re skating on gravel - people won’t come back if there’s blood everywhere’
Skaters say the condition of a popular venue has become so bad people are leaving with “traumatic experiences” due to its “cheesegrater” surface.
New calls for KCC to back Blue Badge rules change
The majority of councils across the county are backing a KentOnline campaign for fairer parking rules.
10 stunning spring gardens to visit in Kent
Admire some of the county’s most colourful gardens this spring with our guide to must-visit seasonal spots.
Sixth brand leaves Designer Outlet this year - but two to reopen revamped stores
A designer clothing company has become the sixth brand to leave one of Kent’s largest shopping centres this year.
Kent school named among the best in the world for the fourth consecutive year
The internationally-renowned Spear's Schools Index lists the best schools in the world - and one Kent school has again been included
How an award-winning actor has become a town centre warrior
Award-winning TV and film actor Tom Burke has become a town centre campaigner in recent months - but insists he is “not trying to be a hero”.
Reopening of Kent road shut 22 times in two years delayed
The long-awaited reopening has been delayed until next month
Appeal clears way for town’s fifth Starbucks despite parking concerns
Plans for a 24-hour Starbucks drive-thru at a retail park have been given the go-ahead after an appeal despite fears over loss of parking spaces.
New charity will continue legacy of former Kent newspaper editor
The daughter of a highly-respected former Kent newspaper editor is setting up a unique charity in his memory to raise money for the Pilgrims Hospice.
Plans for 186 homes on edge of Pembury village approved
There are concerns the infrastructure is already at 'breaking point'
Everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak in Kent
With a targeted vaccination campaign being rolled out, here we set out everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak.
More than 4,500 meningitis vaccines delivered as fifth jab clinic could open
More than 4,500 meningitis jabs have been delivered across east Kent as young people clamour to get vaccinated following a cluster of cases.
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms case
A targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak.
Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccine
A meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus.
‘The devastation of her loss is immeasurable - no family should experience this pain’
The father of an 18-year-old girl who died during the Kent meningitis outbreak has described his family’s devastation as “immeasurable”.
Brave van driver battles fire on M20 as elderly woman’s car catches alight
A courageous van driver battled a fire that engulfed an elderly woman’s car on the M20.