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Tories under fire for pothole “blitz” press push

County hall Conservatives are under fire for a press release publicising a “pothole blitz” during the general election campaign.

Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has shared pictures of her holidaying in a Kent seaside town.

Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

A rise in far-right ideology among schoolchildren - some as young as eight - has seen Kent’s anti-terror team become one of the busiest in the UK.

Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

Analysis of new police data has revealed the places with the highest and lowest cases of phone swiping in the county.

Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration.

Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

Tougher measures to tackle underage vape product sales are wanted by the county, according to the findings of a new survey.

'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light

Controversial plans for 15 homes on a horse field have been passed despite the scheme being branded a “soulless development”.

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.

Stalker taunted schoolgirl with ‘sickening’ Snapchat messages about brother’s murder

A stalker taunted the teenage sister of a murdered boy by sending her "depraved and grossly violent" messages and images about her brother’s death.

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

In a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at what might happen in the county on July 4.

Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

A defiant Conservative chairman has issued a rallying cry, declaring the party can still win its Kent seat back.

‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.

Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

With Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, we answer the main questions voters need to know ahead of July 4.

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.

Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

Two lucky national lottery winners in Kent have scooped millions, with plans to pay off their mortgage and help out their family.

'We're not NIMBYs!' New housebuilding figures for every part of Kent revealed

Residents are sometimes accused of being “NIMBYs” when it comes to building new homes - but can the term be applied to some councils too?

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole county

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued covering the whole county.

Aqua park’s bid to host ‘biggest events in the world’

Water park bosses hope to host some of the world’s biggest wakeboarding events after getting the green light for on-site accommodation.

‘The government must do more than just apologise’

As a damning report into the infected blood scandal is finally published, one victim from Kent says the fight for justice is likely to continue.

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Blunder sees Subway charge eye-watering sum for sandwich

A pricing blunder has seen the cost of a fast food sandwich potentially cost diners a princely sum.

Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed

Speculation is mounting that three Brewers Fayre restaurants in Kent could be among several venues earmarked for closure by owner Whitbread.

Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?

School holidays can be expensive when it comes to eating and drinking so where can you take the kids to eat either for free or just £1?

Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

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‘We’re not paying £2.50 to look in a couple of shops!’

Parking charges at Ashford Designer Outlet have been raised so "unnecessarily" high that shoppers say they will now think twice before visiting.

Town’s first Domino’s to open tomorrow inside former bank

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Wes Agar’s injury is set to be assessed as Kent await a fitness update on the Australian overseas fast bowler.

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Tories under fire for pothole “blitz” press push

Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Stalker taunted schoolgirl with ‘sickening’ Snapchat messages about brother’s murder

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

'We're not NIMBYs!' New housebuilding figures for every part of Kent revealed

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole county

Aqua park’s bid to host ‘biggest events in the world’

‘The government must do more than just apologise’

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