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As the country remembers the music icon David Bowie 10 years after his death, the people of Kent look back on how he spe...
10/01/2026

As the country remembers the music icon David Bowie 10 years after his death, the people of Kent look back on how he spent much of his childhood and early career in the county.

Although born David Jones in South London, he spent much of his childhood and early career in Kent.

The story of Ernest Millen CBE who rose to head up Scotland Yard's Flying Squad.More here: https://bbc.in/4qBoCim
10/01/2026

The story of Ernest Millen CBE who rose to head up Scotland Yard's Flying Squad.

More here: https://bbc.in/4qBoCim

Mystery surrounds a crash involving a plane from Farthing Corner airfield.
10/01/2026

Mystery surrounds a crash involving a plane from Farthing Corner airfield.

The body says after investigations it was unable to find evidence of an engine issue.

Gorgeous Goudhurst on a crisp wintery day. 🌅 Our thanks to Laura Page for sending us today's 📸
10/01/2026

Gorgeous Goudhurst on a crisp wintery day. 🌅 Our thanks to Laura Page for sending us today's 📸

South East Water has told customers in Tunbridge Wells to expect continued disruption to their water supply until Tuesda...
09/01/2026

South East Water has told customers in Tunbridge Wells to expect continued disruption to their water supply until Tuesday.

South East Water says the refilling of its water storage tanks had been slowed by Storm Goretti.

A pollution incident where millions of plastic pellets were washed up along the Sussex and Kent coast has been upgraded,...
09/01/2026

A pollution incident where millions of plastic pellets were washed up along the Sussex and Kent coast has been upgraded, according to the Environment Agency.

MP Helena Dollimore is launching a petition to end the use of plastic beads in wastewater treatment.

09/01/2026

Reform-led Kent County Council is proposing to increase its council tax by 3.99% in the next financial year.

More here: https://bbc.in/4qJC9o3

Paul Hollywood has praised the work of the Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden for its "incredible job" to save a young Eurasio...
09/01/2026

Paul Hollywood has praised the work of the Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden for its "incredible job" to save a young Eurasion lynx from war-torn Ukraine.

A youth centre that is a "second home" for young people in Ramsgate can now look to the future after it was saved from c...
09/01/2026

A youth centre that is a "second home" for young people in Ramsgate can now look to the future after it was saved from closure, the woman who runs it has said.

Storm Goretti has caused flooding, power cuts, water outages and travel disruption across parts of Kent. More here: http...
09/01/2026

Storm Goretti has caused flooding, power cuts, water outages and travel disruption across parts of Kent.

More here: https://bbc.in/4qatvir

09/01/2026

A man has pleaded guilty to attempting to murder a uniformed Army officer in a "violent" knife attack outside a barracks in Medway.

More here: https://bbc.in/4jyWTfY

Kent County Council is proposing to increase its council tax by 3.99% in the next financial year. More here: https://bbc...
09/01/2026

Kent County Council is proposing to increase its council tax by 3.99% in the next financial year.

More here: https://bbc.in/4suEuVs

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