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  A raft of chain stores shut across Kent this year amid pressure on consumer finances - but new arrivals are expected to open in 2026. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  We’ve taken a look back at the strangest tales in Kent this year, from escaped bearcats to dodgy parking - and a row over a giant elephant. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  Bunches of flowers have been left at a beach where a pensioner went missing a year ago this week. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  A bricklayer who tried to sue the police for £25,000 after he was Tasered and punched during an unlawful eviction has been given £2 compensation. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  An iconic town centre pub will have to stop serving alcoholic drinks following a licence review. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  Help us showcase Kent and Medway’s top pubs, chefs and takeaways in our annual awards. Who gets your vote this year? Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  The scale of a planned redevelopment of a holiday park has been revealed by its owners, who are ploughing £110 million into its site. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  A church warden has had to go to extreme lengths to stop a Nativity scene being ruined again. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  Drivers using a busy roundabout should expect further delays in the new year, it’s been revealed. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More