Latest News in Kent

Thames Gateway 'key to recovery'
Councils and business leaders urge the government not to cut funding from major transport infrastructure projects in the Thames Gateway.

Driver dies after van leaves road
A 61-year-old man dies in hospital after his van leaves the road and hits a lamp post and railings in Kent.

Rail maintenance depot cuts jobs
A rail maintenance depot in Kent is axing 155 jobs after announcing it is to transfer work to a site in Essex.

Ambulance trust sets out savings
An ambulance service in the South East sets out plans to make £45m of savings over the next five years.

Former Kent MP in Strictly line-up
Rugby player Gavin Henson, magician Paul Daniels and former Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams are among the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Schools to borrow library books
Schools in Kent are told by the county council that they will have to borrow books from local libraries.

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Castle treasures
Scotney Castle is being opened to the public bit by bit