Baby chimpanzee born at Kent animal park - but not without heartbreak
Keepers at a Kent animal park are hand-rearing a newborn chimpanzee after it was rejected by its mum.
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‘You’ll see a refreshing approach; we’ll be there for local people’
The newly-formed Restore Britain group at Kent County Council has elected its new leaders - and vowed to fight the forthcoming by-election in Thanet.
Murder suspects cleared after man admits killing scaffolder, 32, in knifepoint chase
Three murder suspects who were due to stand trial today after a man was fatally hit by a car during a knifepoint chase have been formally cleared.
Everything you need to know about major changes to catching ferries from Dover
New border checks for travellers could begin within weeks, bringing the biggest shake-up at Dover in years.
School forced to shut for second day due to water outage
Staff at a pre-school and primary have had to shut the school for a second day due to an ongoing water outage.
Clothing company to shut only Kent store as centre loses fifth brand this year
A clothing company is to become the fifth brand to shut down at a Kent shopping centre since the start of 2026.
Man accused of murdering 13-week-old baby appears in court
A man accused of murdering a 12-week-old baby has appeared in court.
‘Silly, wasn’t it?’ Moment drug dealer, 18, tries and fails to run from police
Bodycam footage shows the moment an 18-year-old drug dealer caught with more than 300 wraps of cocaine tried and failed to run from police.
Plan revealed to merge two historic schools
Plans have been revealed to merge two historic private schools later this year to form one institution.
Safety work begins at fire-hit cinema as neighbours remain in limbo
Safety work is underway at a fire-ravaged former cinema as its owners move to stabilise the badly damaged building.
‘He was taken away too soon - his death was preventable’
The family of an engineer who died from asbestos-related cancer believe it could be linked to his time working at two Kent power stations.
‘My kids have nearly been hit by cars a few times - we need a speed camera’
A dad is calling for safety measures on a busy A-road after he and his young boys experienced several near misses on their way to school.
New home for community cafe which helps those on a budget
A cafe which offers discounted food for those on a budget has moved to a new home in the hope more customers can reach it.
Driver, 73, arrested as pedestrian in 90s seriously injured in collision
A 73-year-old driver has been arrested after a man in his 90s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car.
Kent stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as war enters fifth year
Ukrainian nationals and Kent representatives stood side by side in an act of solidarity on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Micky Flanagan to test out new jokes on Kent audiences
The comedian, who has sold out some of the UK’s biggest venues, is performing two work-in-progress shows in March.
‘Dentistry is a need not a want’: Dental surgery opens ‘much-needed’ branch on huge housing estate
A dental practice has opened a new branch on a new-build estate after hundreds of people called for it and other healthcare facilities.
‘Before they threaten to pull funding they should speak to restaurants and shops’
Dame Tracey Emin has weighed into a heated funding row after a leading Reform councillor suggested pulling cash from the Turner Contemporary.
Emergency response after crash between car and lorry
Drivers faced long delays due to a crash involving a car and a lorry.
‘It’s almost got to the point where we don’t want to swim anymore’
A group of avid sea swimmers say they are almost too anxious to enter the water due to increased amounts of sewage discharges off the Kent coast.