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Sixth brand leaves Designer Outlet this year - but two stores to reopen
A designer clothing company has become the sixth brand to leave one of Kent’s largest shopping centres this year.
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Meningitis cases rise by five as thousands of vaccines given in fight to contain Kent outbreak
Kent health officials have administered 5,794 vaccines and 11,010 doses of antibiotics in response to the meningitis situation, latest figures reveal.
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Several homes planned for ‘derelict’ nursery abandoned for five years
Plans have been submitted to build several homes on a “derelict” nursery site which has stood empty for more than five years.
‘I want to bring a bit of love and homemade cooking back to the high street’
A chef opened his own café after years of building a catering business in evenings and weekends.
‘Hostile to drivers’: Radical roads plan for new cycle lanes and ANPR cameras
The most sweeping shake-up of road use in Canterbury for decades has been unveiled - with far-reaching consequences for motorists.
Hooded stranger leaves pregnant cat on couple’s doorstep
Homeowners have described their shock after a pregnant cat was left on their doorstep by a hooded stranger.
10 stunning spring gardens to visit in Kent
Admire some of the county’s most colourful gardens this spring with our guide to must-visit seasonal spots.
Busy tunnel shuts after reports of object in road
A key tunnel route was closed due to a reported hazard in the road.
More than 4,500 meningitis vaccines delivered as fifth jab clinic could open
More than 4,500 meningitis jabs have been delivered across east Kent as young people clamour to get vaccinated following a cluster of cases.
'It was a tragic accident’: Driver’s words to police after teacher killed in crash
A 33-year-old who killed a pedestrian in an alleged hit-and-run just before Christmas told police he thought he had hit a fox or badger.
Tributes to former councillor who ‘brought colour wherever she went’
Tributes have been paid to a former county councillor who died aged 59 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
‘We’re powerless to act’: Council responds to 3,000 petition on scenic railway
A 3,000-strong petition warns a historic roller coaster could fall into neglect if operators refuse to run it again - but councillors are powerless.
TV’s Leigh Francis and Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar to feature at food and music festival
A new food and music festival is coming to Kent this summer, with top acts and specialist dining experiences.
Public asked for views on new restrictions and requirements for HMOs and rental properties
New rules on HMOs and rental properties could be introduced following a public consultation.
Brave van driver battles fire on M20 as elderly woman’s car catches alight
A courageous van driver battled a fire that engulfed an elderly woman’s car on the M20.
‘To raise the flag felt exactly like the acts of service I ran to do’
MP Mike Tapp helped raise the flag at an important Kent landmark following residents’ concerns it was missing.
Why Kent MP is trying to block his own government's immigration reforms
A Labour MP from Kent is openly challenging his own government over immigration reform. Why is he speaking out and what does his intervention mean?
Opposition councillors demand to know why walk-out video ‘disappeared’
Opposition groups are demanding to know why a webcast of a controversial meeting has “disappeared” from Kent County Council’s website.
Kent towns to get £60m government funding over the next 10 years
A town has been awarded £20m Pride in Place funding to upgrade its high street, improve community facilities, and enhance public spaces.