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Youths on quad bikes tear up parks amid ‘deeply concerning’ vandalism

A spate of fires and vandalism has left a community “deeply concerned” after a string of incidents caused significant damage to parks.

The Kent golf course crowned the best in England

A Kent golf course has been crowned England's best in a nationwide survey to find the country's top venues.

‘No one should ever have to go through what his parents did’

A friend of a family whose baby boy died after choking on food at nursery says she will do all she can to keep other children safe.

‘Teachers can focus on education, not leaky classrooms…’

MP Mike Tapp says millions of pounds in funding for schools, buses and local hospitals is helping those living in Kent.

Planning inspector throws out controversial housing scheme

A planning inspector has thrown out a developer’s appeal after a scheme for 23 new homes was rejected by a district council.

Hospital café screened off again as government steps in to help crisis-hit trust

The government has stepped in to support East Kent’s crisis-hit hospitals amid mounting concern over bed-blocking and unsafe levels of corridor care.

Another Kent Poundland store to close

Poundland is to close another Kent branch after less than four years in a former M&S unit.

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Why plans to transform derelict former cinema have stalled - and could be thrown out

The application to transform a historic but derelict town centre cinema could be thrown out later this year.

New homes and conversion plans among latest planning applications

Several fresh planning applications have been submitted to the council - including for new homes and a house conversion.

‘It’s going to be huge - people don’t really know what to expect’

Many holidaymakers still have little idea what to expect as the EU’s long-awaited new border system comes into force today.

‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

A groundbreaking new academy offering “the best facilities in the country” for budding scientists is set to launch next year, KentOnline can reveal.

'One can only imagine large gatherings, queues of cars, noise and disturbance'

Frustrated residents fear a proposed holiday lodge complex the size of 70 football pitches will clog up roads and threaten wildlife.

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 homes for families as council increases housing stock

Families have moved into new homes as a council continues to grow its housing stock.

Missing man, 56, safely located

Police searching for a missing man say he has now been safely located.

End of an era as demolition of iconic leisure centre built in 1980s begins

A town is marking the end of an era as the demolition of a long-standing leisure centre begins - making way for a £20 million replacement facility.

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.

‘Synagogue attack left me shaken – it’s time for unity, not fear’

Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp responds to the Manchester synagogue attack, warning against division and urging solidarity with Jewish communities.

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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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Youths on quad bikes tear up parks amid ‘deeply concerning’ vandalism

The Kent golf course crowned the best in England

‘No one should ever have to go through what his parents did’

‘Teachers can focus on education, not leaky classrooms…’

Planning inspector throws out controversial housing scheme

Hospital café screened off again as government steps in to help crisis-hit trust

Another Kent Poundland store to close

Why plans to transform derelict former cinema have stalled - and could be thrown out

New homes and conversion plans among latest planning applications

‘It’s going to be huge - people don’t really know what to expect’

‘There’s nothing like it’: Groundbreaking new academy to launch in Kent

'One can only imagine large gatherings, queues of cars, noise and disturbance'

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 homes for families as council increases housing stock

Missing man, 56, safely located

End of an era as demolition of iconic leisure centre built in 1980s begins

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

‘Synagogue attack left me shaken – it’s time for unity, not fear’

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

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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?’

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

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Depleted Dover squad put to test

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Bowler signs new Kent deal

All-rounder pens new Kent deal

Footballers become friendly foes

Wain House Care Home opens new marketing showroom in Westgate-on-Sea

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