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Palestine activists deny causing damage worth £1m to Kent weapons factory

Nine people have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of causing more than £1m worth of damage to a weapons factory in Kent.

The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates - ahead of major bin shake-up

Kent’s best and worst recyclers can today be revealed - just months before sweeping new national rules will overhaul how bins are collected.

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.

Police release new footage in crackdown on Kent drivers using phones

Police have launched a fresh crackdown on motorists caught using mobile phones behind the wheel.

Another Kent Poundland store to close

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

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.

Stables bosses reveal plans to build stunning Georgian-style house

Eye-catching designs for a new Georgian-style mansion have been revealed by equestrian centre bosses.

New restaurant inspired by town's 'extraordinary history'

A new restaurant named to commemorate a town’s place in history as the first in England to import an elephant is set to open.

‘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.

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.

Kent wildlife park welcomes babies of largest rodent in the world

Zoo keepers have announced the arrival of its first babies of the world’s largest species of rodent.

New homes for families as council increases housing stock

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

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.

Council accused of celebrating animal cruelty with elephant statue plans

“Appalled” residents have accused a council of celebrating animal cruelty with its plans for a giant elephant statue.

Fully electric buses may finally arrive - just 12 months late

Electric buses will finally be used for a zero-emission Fastrack service – more than a year after it first launched.

Flood warnings for Kent coastlines

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings to parts of the county’s coastline.

Yellow alert for strong winds issued for all Kent

A yellow weather warning for ‘strong and gusty’ winds covering the whole county has been issued.

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Palestine activists deny causing damage worth £1m to Kent weapons factory

The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates - ahead of major bin shake-up

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

Police release new footage in crackdown on Kent drivers using phones

Another Kent Poundland store to close

New homes and conversion plans among latest planning applications

Stables bosses reveal plans to build stunning Georgian-style house

New restaurant inspired by town's 'extraordinary history'

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

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

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

Kent wildlife park welcomes babies of largest rodent in the world

New homes for families as council increases housing stock

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

Council accused of celebrating animal cruelty with elephant statue plans

Fully electric buses may finally arrive - just 12 months late

Flood warnings for Kent coastlines

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