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Cafe and soft play top choices at new leisure centre but how about a market and cinema too?

Residents have differing views about what a new leisure centre should include, but they all agree on its name.

Local Plan finds room for almost 20,000 new homes - with 8,000 on green belt land

A local authority says it must allow 8,000 homes to be built in the green belt to meet the government’s housing target.

‘We've lost our home of 95 years - we need to secure our future’

A hockey club, which had to leave its home of 95 years, says it can’t survive without community support and funding for a new pitch.

Six-mile delays after two injured in ‘multi-vehicle crash’ on busy route

Two people have been injured after a crash, which is causing delays on a busy route.

Appeal to find missing man last seen walking away from van five days ago

An appeal has been launched to find a missing man, who was last seen walking away from his van after leaving it in a car park.

When devastating floods left Kent underwater

Incredible archive pictures show how the county was submerged in water after the heaviest rainfall in decades.

Series to show ‘never-before-seen-view’ of historic Kent stately home

A 14th-century country house will feature in a TV series showing a never-before-seen view of Britain’s greatest country estates.

‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Ice cream man receives death threats after false rumours spread online

An ice cream van owner has been forced to defend his innocence after his business was falsely linked to a suspicious incident involving a child.

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Find the best Bonfire Night events across Kent, with fireworks, funfairs, food and family entertainment.

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

A Trust providing mental health services has been leaving hundreds of patients waiting months for help, a damning inspection reveals.

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

A new timetable is being introduced across the county as Southeastern prepares for the challenges of autumn travel.

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Our hugely successful Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back with more than 25,000 reflective items to give away to help keep children safe this winter.

Crash sparks traffic delays on busy rural route

There were reports of traffic delays on a busy rural route after a crash.

From stowaway snakes to toads in wetsuits: A day in the life of a reptile rescuer

Our reporter paid a visit to the Kent-based team working day and night to save thousands of reptiles across the country every year.

Blow to town centres as closures confirmed

Six Claire’s stores across the county are to be axed as the UK chain shuts 145 locations across the country.

Power restored to hundreds of homes after outages across Kent

Power has been restored to hundreds of homes after outages across the county.

Kent attractions bursting with autumn colour

From fiery reds to golden leaves, explore the best spots for autumn colour in Kent.

Rail chaos after train hit herd of deer

Rail passengers are facing delays this evening after a train hit three deer on the line.

Lone schoolgirl ‘grabbed in cemetery’ prompts police probe

Police are hunting suspects after a schoolgirl was reportedly grabbed while walking a dog alone in a cemetery.

‘It’s time to let it go’: Couple to sell world-famous teapot collection

A couple who have devoted their lives to building a world-famous assortment of teapots at their coffee shop is putting their collection up for sale.

Revealed: Kent’s top town for drunken, rowdy yobs

New figures show how antisocial behaviour has decreased in Kent since 2021 - but several areas have seen a marked increase in recent weeks.

‘We’ll do what we can to stop horse field homes plan’

An application to build 66 homes on land known locally as the “horse field” has drawn strong objections and limited support.

‘It’s been a nightmare’: Families left waiting weeks for important post

Residents on an estate are fed up with waiting weeks for letters, including missing medical referrals and test results.

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‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

It may be a stone’s throw from one of the busiest roads in the country, but was this pub just as chaotic?

Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

A 13-piece live band will perform music from action-packed films such as Skyfall and Goldfinger.

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‘One for the neutrals’ – Gillingham gear up for open contest

Gillingham’s weekend game at Grimsby could be ‘a good one for the neutral’ according to their assistant manager.

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Cafe and soft play top choices at new leisure centre but how about a market and cinema too?

Local Plan finds room for almost 20,000 new homes - with 8,000 on green belt land

‘We've lost our home of 95 years - we need to secure our future’

Six-mile delays after two injured in ‘multi-vehicle crash’ on busy route

Appeal to find missing man last seen walking away from van five days ago

When devastating floods left Kent underwater

Series to show ‘never-before-seen-view’ of historic Kent stately home

‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Ice cream man receives death threats after false rumours spread online

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Crash sparks traffic delays on busy rural route

From stowaway snakes to toads in wetsuits: A day in the life of a reptile rescuer

Blow to town centres as closures confirmed

Power restored to hundreds of homes after outages across Kent

Kent attractions bursting with autumn colour

Rail chaos after train hit herd of deer

Lone schoolgirl ‘grabbed in cemetery’ prompts police probe

‘It’s time to let it go’: Couple to sell world-famous teapot collection

Revealed: Kent’s top town for drunken, rowdy yobs

‘We’ll do what we can to stop horse field homes plan’

‘It’s been a nightmare’: Families left waiting weeks for important post

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Axe-attack on side of A2 was like ‘chaotic movie scene’, jury told

‘Love you forever’: Tributes left at railway bridge after man’s death

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

The Kent golf course crowned the best in England

'It's a silent killer - no one thinks it will happen to them'

Sneak peek behind the scenes at major town housing project

Low turnout for MP’s Op Brock protest rally

Council meeting stopped half way through after deputy mayor taken ill

Council leader to ‘consider future’ after losing vote of confidence

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‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

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Demolition begins ahead of Priestfield upgrade

Buzzing Dobson blown away by Gillingham training

A Little boost for Gillingham as captain is back in contention

Angels boss wants extra training

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