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Four hurt after car crash sparks multiple vehicle fires on A-road
A busy A-road remains shut after four people were injured in a crash which led to three car fires.
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'Use it or lose it': Hope for historic Kent pub after it smashes auction guide price
A village pub has smashed its guide price at auction - sparking hope the new owners will reopen the historic venue.
Christmas is coming! All the Kent light switch-ons you won't want to miss
The countdown to the festive season is on, with celebrations set to light up towns across the county.
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National Express to axe Kent to London routes as job losses expected
National Express coach services connecting Kent and London are to be axed next month, with up to 20 jobs understood to be at risk.
TV star submits new Kent village car parking plans after ‘ridiculous’ scheme rejected
A castle-owning reality TV star has revealed a new plan for car parking after a previous scheme – branded “ridiculous” by neighbours – was rejected.
Former Stagecoach depot in Folkestone set to become industrial units
A disused bus depot is set to be converted into industrial units.
Where shoppers can park for free in Kent over Christmas
Parking charges will be suspended in parts of Kent this Christmas – here’s where you can park for free when out and about this festive season.
Buyers of luxury Kent flats owed thousands as development left abandoned
Off-plan buyers who paid to secure luxury flats have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after being unable to reclaim their reservation fees.
Cocaine user tried to drag stranger from car after demanding £50 lift to Dover
A steelworker who had taken cocaine tried to drag a stranger from his car after demanding a lift on a main road.
GBH arrests after man attacked in Folkestone hotel taken to London hospital
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a man was attacked inside a hotel.
Thief torched stolen moped after taking it on joyride around Folkestone
A joyrider who stole a moped and set it alight after riding around a Kent town has been jailed for eight months.
Dream homes on the Kent coast: From £300k sea-view flats to £2m mansions
With 350 miles of coastline, Kent is home to some spectacular sea views. We’ve scoured the property market to find the finest coastal homes on offer.
90-home estate approved despite fears of 'more traffic chaos' in village
Plans for a controversial 90-home estate have been approved despite residents' fears their village will face “more traffic chaos”.
Hundreds pay respects to much-loved postman at Folkestone parkrun
Hundreds of runners have paid an emotional tribute to a popular Folkestone postman who died after being hit by a car.
£1m flat blocks, a £300k former shop and land sold for £60 at Kent’s latest property auction
Two Kent flat blocks with development potential have both sold for seven-figure sums at auction.
Firework 'malfunction' at Kent care home bonfire display prompts investigation
Families were left screaming and running for cover when fireworks reportedly shot towards spectators during a Bonfire Night display at a care home.
Campaigner wins appeal for war memorial at a former Victorian latrine
Campaigners have won their fight for a new war memorial at a Victorian latrine after a long-running planning dispute.
Delays after strike action halts Channel traffic
There were delays on cross-channel routes after earlier strike action disrupted ferry services.
‘No wonder this Kent pub pulls in punters from across the globe - it’s an absolute knockout’
Secret Drinker heads to the coast to check out the hype - and the Sunday roast - at one of the county’s most talked-about pubs.
Emergency crews called to car fire on A20
Traffic was held on the coastbound A20 as emergency services attended a car fire.