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Wildlife park says goodbye to two elephants as new arrival joins herd
A Kent wildlife sanctuary has confirmed the sad departure of two of its “playful, cheeky” elephants as part of a swap with another zoo.
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‘He was a step away from death’: How boy has bravely battled arthritis from age of two
A mum has told how her sporty son has bravely battled arthritis since the age of two - and was at one point “a step away from death”.
‘The place was empty - but for the price alone it deserves far more attention’
Our reviewer tried a Turkish smokehouse and despite the empty tables, found delicious food, generous portions and staff that couldn’t be faulted.
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Your guide to May half term family fun right across Kent
From free playground festivals to full-day wildlife adventures on offer, there’s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained over half term.
The run-down 1950s town centre block where rain leaks into shops
A 1950s town centre block is so run-down that rainwater is leaking through balconies into the businesses below.
Rejected ex banned from gym after threats to stab former partner
A spurned boyfriend has been banned from a gym after he threatened to kill his former partner.
Kent NHS pay rate cut shock: ‘I know we’re treated badly but this just makes me sick’
Frontline staff say they feel “angry, undervalued, and disrespected” after sweeping cuts to temporary NHS pay rates across Kent.
‘I’m a plumber - my kids were mortified when I told them I was going on TV’
A Kent-born plumber says his children were ‘mortified’ when he told them he was going to be on one of the country’s most popular TV shows.
‘Six years of trying for a family was brutal - if only I knew what the problem was sooner’
A racing car driver who fell into depression after unsuccessfully trying to conceive for six years hopes his story can help others.
Sister calls for personal apology from carer who filmed her vulnerable brother
A furious sister is calling for a face-to-face apology from a sacked carer who filmed her brother after he’d soiled himself.
Recipe of the Week: Coconut and shrimp skewers from an international BBQ judge
Become a BBQ champion at home with this ‘dangerously snackable’ recipe from How To BBQ Everything.
‘It could’ve been a lot worse’: Wheelie bin set alight outside café
A café says it’s lucky no serious damage was done after a blaze was started outside its town centre site.
Police ban ‘nuisance’ man from town centre
A man who committed criminal damage and shoplifted on several occasions has been banned from entering a town centre.
Water facilities reopened at hospital after ‘major incident’ – but patients told not to drink water
A hospital which has dealt with a water safety incident for two weeks says the taps and showers can now be used for washing after testing.
‘Vital’ maternity ward upgrades to start this year
A hospital is set to get a “vital” extension to its maternity unit in the coming years.
Robbery suspect unlawfully at large after police mistakenly release him
A 19-year-old who was due to be remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with robbery is at large after police wrongly let him go.
Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in police raids on homes in Kent town
Footage shows the moment police seized hundreds of cannabis plants after raiding three houses in a Kent town.
Car park demolition almost complete as flattening of shopping centre continues
Contractors have almost finished tearing down a shopping centre car park as a year-long demolition continues at pace.
Car burst into flames on A-road
One fire engine was called to attend a burning vehicle in a layby on the A20, as orange flames and black smoke filled the carriageway.
‘Major milestone’ as essential infrastructure approved for 10,000-home garden town
Plans for essential infrastructure to support one of the biggest planning projects in the country have been approved.