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Kent woman’s petition on Ian Huntley funeral funds hits 50k signatures

A Kent woman has launched a petition demanding that the taxpayer gives nothing for the funeral of child killer Ian Huntley.

Construction begins on town's new £20 million leisure centre revamp

Construction is underway on a new £20 million leisure centre following the demolition of a long-standing swimming pool.

New restrictions introduced at popular car park after rise in anti-social behaviour

A visitor car park at one of the UK’s most famous beauty spots is now being locked overnight following a surge in anti-social behaviour.

‘If you have no right to be here, you should not be allowed to stay’

MP Mike Tapp praises the government’s new reforms which aim to fix an asylum system that “for too long has not worked for anyone”.

Customers’ sadness as shop to shut after 60 years in town

A decision to shut an electrical shop which has served a seaside town for more than 60 years has sparked sadness from customers.

Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards

Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.

‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady Mayoress

A much-respected former Lady Mayoress who supported many charitable causes across her district has died.

Work set for spring as tennis club’s padel plans approved

Work on two new padel courts will soon get underway - despite initial concerns they will be “visually intrusive” and “noisy”.

‘We hoped it wouldn’t come to this’: Plans to convert pub into home approved

A couple say they are heartbroken after plans to convert their pub into a home were approved following an unsuccessful search for new ownership.

South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears

South East Water bosses attempted to block the publication of a damning report, fearing "a doom spiral" to its finances and confidence with investors.

Navy shadows Russian warships and cargo through Channel

The Royal Navy has shadowed two sanctioned Russian cargo ships and their warship escorts through the English Channel.

‘The junction won’t cope!’ Congestion fears as plans for 30 homes approved

Plans for a new estate have been approved amid warnings a busy junction will be a problem for years to come.

The Kent towns battling to be crowned UK Town of Culture

Four Kent towns are now competing to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 - with another expected to join the race.

‘My aim is to show that political issues are rarely black and white’

MP Mike Tapp impressed with student engagement with politics after launching series of classroom debates.

Body found in seafront search for student missing for a week

A body has been recovered in the search for a student after emergency services were called to a seafront.

Popular pub to reopen after punters surprised by shutdown

A popular pub is set to reopen after it surprised punters when it closed during the ‘quieter post-Christmas period’.

‘I’m very girly but love my career in construction - more women should try it’

A graduate is calling for more to be done to encourage women into construction, as new statistics reveal a major gender imbalance in the industry.

'Proper smoked meats’ promised at new brisket restaurant

A restaurateur’s first permanent venture is set to open as he promises punters “proper smoked meats” at his new barbecue joint.

Coastguard, lifeboat and helicopter called to seafront incident

Emergency services have descended on a bay amid reports of a fatality.

‘A horrific crime that’s left women’s confidence in policing at crisis point’

Here we look at how the impact of the shocking murder of Sarah Everard continues to this day - five years since she disappeared.

Crash on A2 sparks long delays

A crash has sparked long delays on the A2.

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‘It’s too tall!’ Fears new five-storey hotel will ‘dominate’ iconic Kent coastline

Plans to add an extra storey to a yet-to-be-built hotel have sparked fears it will “dominate” one of Kent’s most iconic stretches of coastline.

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‘We don’t want more homes down this road - it’s a lovely little village’

Scores of residents are fighting against plans for 14 new houses on agricultural land in their “lovely village”.

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Kent woman’s petition on Ian Huntley funeral funds hits 50k signatures

Construction begins on town's new £20 million leisure centre revamp

New restrictions introduced at popular car park after rise in anti-social behaviour

‘If you have no right to be here, you should not be allowed to stay’

Customers’ sadness as shop to shut after 60 years in town

Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards

‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady Mayoress

Work set for spring as tennis club’s padel plans approved

‘We hoped it wouldn’t come to this’: Plans to convert pub into home approved

South East Water accused of trying to 'gag' regulator after bid to block report over financial 'doom spiral' fears

Navy shadows Russian warships and cargo through Channel

‘The junction won’t cope!’ Congestion fears as plans for 30 homes approved

The Kent towns battling to be crowned UK Town of Culture

‘My aim is to show that political issues are rarely black and white’

Body found in seafront search for student missing for a week

Popular pub to reopen after punters surprised by shutdown

‘I’m very girly but love my career in construction - more women should try it’

'Proper smoked meats’ promised at new brisket restaurant

Coastguard, lifeboat and helicopter called to seafront incident

‘A horrific crime that’s left women’s confidence in policing at crisis point’

Crash on A2 sparks long delays

‘It’s too tall!’ Fears new five-storey hotel will ‘dominate’ iconic Kent coastline

‘We don’t want more homes down this road - it’s a lovely little village’

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Popular holiday park set for five-year transformation

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Kent’s housing divide revealed as numbers seeking help soar

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