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The Kent chain stores we lost this year - and the new ones coming in 2026
A raft of chain stores shut across Kent this year amid pressure on consumer finances - but new arrivals are expected to open in 2026.
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Kent aid group donates fire engine to Ukraine
The fire engine was sent by the Kent With Ukraine group
Snow and ice warning issued for parts of Kent
A yellow alert for snow and ice has been issued for parts of the county, potentially causing travel problems.
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Pooches, Pooh and Prada: Get set for 2026 with our New Year Quiz
Try these 26 general knowledge questions about what’s coming up in the next 12 months
Lifeguard, parking guru and goat sanctuary founder among Kent people recognised in honours list
The annual New Year Honours list, marking the achievements of extraordinary people across the country, includes 20 people from the county.
Where Kent trains are not running on New Year’s Day and beyond
Several busy stations will be closed for works
The four major building projects set to reshape Kent forever in 2026
The county is gearing up for a busy year of construction as works on several major projects are scheduled to start or reach key stages.
Further plans for Traveller site refused after almost 200 objections
Proposals to create another Traveller site on a piece of farmland have been rejected.
All of the Kent people recognised in the King's New Year Honours list 2026 including famous presenter
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Driver denies causing major pile-up which injured multiple people
An Audi driver has appeared in court accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A2 at Northfleet during alleged road rage incident.
Kent donates a fire engine to war-ravaged region of Ukraine
A humanitarian aid organisation has sent a fully-equipped fire engine to Ukraine.
Three men jailed after more than a tonne of cannabis seized in Kent and London
The street value of the recovered drugs exceeds £1 million
Men jailed after huge cannabis haul worth more than £1m uncovered
More than a tonne of cannabis was seized after officers stopped a suspicious looking Ford Transit van and carried out further searches.
Family house could become ‘safe and nurturing’ children’s home
Plans have been drawn up to convert a four-bedroom house into a children’s home.
More than £50m spent buying homes affected by Lower Thames Crossing
More than £50 million has been spent buying homes affected by the planned Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), new figures reveal.
Dozens of homes hit by Christmas Eve power cuts
More than 100 households have been hit by Christmas Eve power cuts, while fallen trees are causing issues for drivers across Kent.
Kent mansion revealed as setting for chilling Christmas TV drama
The spooky Christmas ghost story featuring Joanna Lumley and Tobias Menzies was filmed in the county earlier this year.
'I feel like I'm living in a void': Street doesn't get post for a month
A grandmother-of-three has branded Royal Mail’s service “ridiculous” after she did not receive post for around a month.
Motorists warned over ‘copycat’ sites when paying for Dartford Crossing
Drivers looking to pay the DartCharge are being urged to double check they have the correct website following ongoing concerns over fake toll sites.
Existing HMO could be expanded under new plans
The latest plans submitted to a council include expanding the number of rooms at an existing HMO and conditions for the redevelopment of a car park.