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‘These are visually stunning areas that deserve national protection’

A Kent council is pushing for two local beauty spots to be given national protection.

Safety works underway on major route with ‘significant level of collisions’

Safety works are being completed on a major route which has suffered from a “significant level of collisions”.

‘I remember when every garden had a hedgehog’: Bid to protect nature

Councillors had mixed views on a bid to embed the rights of nature into all council decisions.

Bid to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity amid flag debate

A councillor has called for his local authority to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity alongside “presenting facts about immigration”.

Council leader announces new appointment to cabinet

A council leader has appointed a new cabinet member to tackle climate change and nature recovery.

Demolition of fire-hit cottage and equestrian school expansion among latest plans

Plans to demolish a fire-damaged cottage and extend a horse riding school are among the latest planning applications submitted to a council.

New village homes could see first residents in just 12 months

The first houses on a new 112-home estate could see people moving in in a little over a year, if a council says yes to the detailed plans this week.

Archaeological dig of Second World War 'doodlebug' underway in Kent village

A doodlebug brought down by British troops during the Second World War is being excavated after more than eight 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.

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.

First chance to take a peek at huge changes proposed for hospice

A hospice is being redesigned to make patients feel more at home, and plans go on public display this week.

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.

New base for veterans’ support organisation among latest planning bids

Plans to create a new veterans’ operation base and turn shepherd’s huts into holiday lets are among the latest applications submitted to a council.

Explore stunning autumn walks at Kent’s country estates

We’ve picked four seasonal strolls at the county’s beautiful National Trust properties.

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.

Kent attractions bursting with autumn colour

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

‘He was my diamond, it was his shed that went up – I keep saying why?’

A grandmother says she keeps asking herself ‘why’ after falling victim to a suspected arson attack which engulfed her late husband’s belongings.

Technical hitch with council tax payments

Residents may have seen their monthly council tax payment returned unexpectedly due to a “technical issue”.

Turning laser shooting range and cafe back into barn among latest proposals

Applications to turn a laser shooting range back into a barn and new signs at a Tesco are among the latest planning bids submitted to a council.

‘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.

Where to pick pumpkins in Kent this October

Get your wellies on and enjoy an autumnal day out at one of Kent’s pumpkin patches.

Horse-riding instructor hit young girl with whip and asked another for explicit photos

An instructor has been jailed following a string of targeted sexual assaults at a horse-riding school.

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after garden fire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a garden fire spread to nearby homes.

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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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‘These are visually stunning areas that deserve national protection’

Safety works underway on major route with ‘significant level of collisions’

‘I remember when every garden had a hedgehog’: Bid to protect nature

Bid to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity amid flag debate

Council leader announces new appointment to cabinet

Demolition of fire-hit cottage and equestrian school expansion among latest plans

New village homes could see first residents in just 12 months

Archaeological dig of Second World War 'doodlebug' underway in Kent village

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

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

First chance to take a peek at huge changes proposed for hospice

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

New base for veterans’ support organisation among latest planning bids

Explore stunning autumn walks at Kent’s country estates

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Kent attractions bursting with autumn colour

‘He was my diamond, it was his shed that went up – I keep saying why?’

Technical hitch with council tax payments

Turning laser shooting range and cafe back into barn among latest proposals

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

Where to pick pumpkins in Kent this October

Horse-riding instructor hit young girl with whip and asked another for explicit photos

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after garden fire

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