‘He’s an icon’: Much-loved ‘Tesco cat’ wins vote to be community mascot
A cheeky feline dubbed “the Tesco cat” has been given the title of community mascot after receiving nominations in an awards programme.
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Top coffee chain to open inside supermarket
Costa Coffee is set to open inside a supermarket, and will be replacing an existing cafe at the site.
Viral prankster shut down by police after impromptu street party
An internet prankster is “back with a bang” after entertaining partygoers with an impromptu DJ set from his van.
Book shop to open within major department store at Bluewater
A nationwide book retailer is set to open a second branch in a shopping centre.
‘We are so proud’: Teenage girl praised for bravery after brother suddenly collapses
A teenage girl has been praised for her quick thinking after her younger sibling became unconscious.
New convenience store welcomed at former antiques shop site
Residents have welcomed the opening of a new convenience store today - despite previous concerns it could impact the “unique” high street.
‘We stayed all afternoon and only spent £15’: great family days out in Kent
Our reporter and her children went along to a Kent farm shop offering summer activities to help keep kids entertained during the school holidays.
Plans to give town centre hotel dubbed ‘ugliest building’ a makeover
A Travelodge, once dubbed a town’s “ugliest building” and an eyesore, could be getting a new look.
Parking firm investigates as Asda shoppers ‘fined despite paying’
A parking firm is investigating claims that several Asda shoppers have been wrongly fined.
Frustration as 'overly ambitious' special school opening pushed back - by up to three years
An opening date for a “much needed” special educational needs school has been delayed amid concerns the government might yet still pull the funding.
Explore life through the ages at immersive history weekender
A Kent castle is taking visitors on a journey through the centuries with a weekend of living history displays and jousting tournaments.
Developers rehash plans after uproar over loss of village’s only pub
A village’s only pub looks set to stay open in a smaller form after developers dropped controversial plans to turn the whole building into a house.
Can you score top marks in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?
Road signs, science and stadiums: Have a go at answering our 13 general knowledge questions.
Opening date of Danish homeware retailer’s second Kent store revealed
The opening date has been revealed for the second Kent store of a homeware and lifestyle brand.
Video shows group laughing before hedgehog killed in ‘vicious’ attack
A shocking video has shown a group of yobs laughing as they allegedly killed a hedgehog in a “vicious and sustained attack”.
Jobs under threat after health board told to save £35.2m by end of year
The county’s health board is to significantly reduce its running costs following new government plans which could see its workforce halved.
Kent’s fire service rated among country’s best by inspectors
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been rated among the country’s best after securing three ‘outstanding’ grades in a national performance inspection.
‘What are you playing at?’ Moment police intercept balaclava bikers
Police have released footage of officers intercepting a large group of youths riding bicycles dangerously through Kent towns.
Inquest opens into death of scaffolder, 32, amid murder investigation
A man who is believed to have died after falling off a 6ft wall and onto a passing car has now been named.
Uproar after historic cobbled street ruined by ugly black asphalt
Conservationists are up in arms over an ugly slab of black asphalt that has been laid in a historic cobbled city centre street.