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‘His magnificent hair was one of a kind’: Heartache as young orangutan dies
A beloved orangutan infant who “captured the hearts of many” has died at just 15 months old.
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Former carvery set to be flattened before becoming housing
Demolition of a once-thriving carvery could get underway as early as January.
'He should be playing, laughing and enjoying being a little boy - not facing this battle'
Thousands of pounds have been raised to help the family of a five-year-old boy with a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.
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Future of bomb ship masts to be decided as conservation work begins
Experts have begun studying what’s left of the 82-foot steel masts cut from the notorious SS Richard Montgomery wreck.
‘It’s a good step, but we need more than just planters to fix the town’
Business owners and visitors have said they think plans to improve their town centre are positive but believe more is still needed.
Man targeted B&M, Tesco, Asda and TK Maxx in shoplifting spree
A crack cocaine addict stole alcohol, clothes, coffee, and other goods in a shoplifting spree across east Kent.
Matthew Bourne's gripping dance thriller is coming to Kent with a tale of lust and revenge
An award-winning production is back on tour after more than 10 years, packed with passion, betrayal and dramatic twists.
‘Politics is everywhere… the closer you look, the stranger the sight’
Our journalist’s undercover investigation into extremist religious sect highlights vital work of Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Shepherd Neame unveils plans to build homes behind 16th-century pub
A historic village pub could soon have new neighbours after plans emerged to build homes on overgrown land behind it.
‘The important work of covering local democracy…’
To mark the Local Democracy Reporting Service’s Day of Action, we’re highlighting some of the work produced this year.
'We need more places': Cost of sending Kent children to private special schools soars 400%
The cost to the taxpayer of sending Kent children to private special needs schools has "soared” by more than 400% in recent years.
‘We’re here to ask the important questions which matter to you’
To mark today’s national Local Democracy Reporters’ Day of Action, we take a look at the important work going on here in Kent.
Probation hostel housing violent criminals given ‘good’ rating despite ongoing safety concerns
A probation hostel which has faced backlash over serious incidents involving residents has been praised for making significant progress.
Charli XCX films music video at Kent quarry
A music video by pop star Charli XCX was filmed in Kent.
Pub landlord reunited with man whose life he saved with eight minutes of CPR
A pub landlord has been reunited with a man whose life he saved.
School boss cleared of breaking boy’s wrist faced similar allegation before
A school boss cleared of fracturing a 12-year-old pupil's wrist during a "police hold" restraint previously faced a similar allegation, we can reveal.
‘I thought Jesus - not again!’ Car crashes outside gran’s home for second time
A grandmother with terminal cancer has seen another car crash into a wall outside her home, a year after a drink-driver ploughed into her bedroom.
‘Health hazard’ bungalow to be torn down for care home expansion
Plan to demolish a ‘heath hazard’ bungalow which was ‘dangerously full of rubbish’ to make way for a care home expansion is approved.
East 17 and Artful Dodger to headline village music festival
One of Kent’s most popular village music and food festivals has just revealed a mouthwatering line-up of headline acts for next summer’s event.
Air ambulance lands amid huge emergency response at Lidl
An air ambulance landed following reports of a medical incident at a supermarket.