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Olympic champion in fight to save town’s sports centre

Olympic champion in fight to save town’s sports centre

18 September 2024

An Olympic swimming champion has pleaded for a new owner to come forward to take over a town’s sports centre which has been put up for sale.

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Tracey Emin leads battle to block ‘cheap’ new windows at iconic tower block

Tracey Emin leads battle to block ‘cheap’ new windows at iconic tower block

17 September 2024

A controversial bid to replace the windows in an iconic 1960s high-rise has received more than 200 objections - including from Tracey Emin.

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Bake Off’s Laura Adlington to unveil unique ‘airport hangar’ thrift shop

Bake Off’s Laura Adlington to unveil unique ‘airport hangar’ thrift shop

16 September 2024

Two best friends with a huge combined social media following are teaming up to promote a hospice’s pre-loved fashion venture.

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Netflix star visits village café while filming new movie

Netflix star visits village café while filming new movie

13 September 2024

Staff were left stunned after The Gentlemen star Theo James popped in for a coffee at their village café.

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Wildlife charity loved by Hollywood star on brink of closure

Wildlife charity loved by Hollywood star on brink of closure

13 September 2024

An animal charity that boasts A-list support from actor Johnny Depp and The Kinks’ Dave Davies is on the brink of closure amid rising costs.

Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

12 September 2024

A community group aiming to purchase and save an historic pub made famous on TV has won the backing of one of Britain’s biggest media personalities.

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Drag Race star hopes to put seaside town on the map

Drag Race star hopes to put seaside town on the map

05 September 2024

A drag queen from Kent stars in the latest series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and is raring to represent her town.

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‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

03 September 2024

A group set to perform on the Kent coast this week have cancelled their concert following the tragic death of a crew member.

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Model shares snaps after 'incredible' stay at wildlife park

Model shares snaps after 'incredible' stay at wildlife park

19 August 2024

Model-turned-presenter Kelly Brook showed off her curves during an ‘incredible’ break at a Kent safari park.

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Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store

Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store

19 August 2024

Love Island's Sophie Piper was pictured donning a bucket hat as she helped unveil Superdrug’s brand new store based at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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Kent comedian's gag named funniest joke at Edinburgh Fringe

Kent comedian's gag named funniest joke at Edinburgh Fringe

19 August 2024

A Kent comedian’s gag has been named as the funniest joke told at one of the country’s top festivals.

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Premier League star spotted at Kent hotspot

Premier League star spotted at Kent hotspot

14 August 2024

An international football star, who has played alongside Lionel Messi, was pictured at a popular Kent attraction.

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Farmer stars in new M&S advert with TV chef

Farmer stars in new M&S advert with TV chef

12 August 2024

A cherry grower is featuring alongside a Michelin-starred chef in a TV advert for a national chain.

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Paul O’Grady left behind £8m TV fortune

Paul O’Grady left behind £8m TV fortune

09 August 2024

Beloved star Paul O’Grady left behind £8m thanks to his glittering career, according to new documents.

‘Her work has inspired generations’: Fashion icon awarded honorary title

‘Her work has inspired generations’: Fashion icon awarded honorary title

06 August 2024

An international fashion icon from Kent who designed for rock stars and royalty has been awarded an honorary university title.

Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

05 August 2024

TV star Jason Manford stopped at a village pub at the weekend, where he was impressed by the ploughman’s, but said the price was a “a bit steep”.

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Tracey Emin starts work on derelict seafront pavilion

Tracey Emin starts work on derelict seafront pavilion

31 July 2024

Work has started to transform a derelict pavilion into a swimming pool and new restaurant after it was saved by artist Dame Tracey Emin.

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Kent model to star in latest series of Celebrity Race Across the World

Kent model to star in latest series of Celebrity Race Across the World

31 July 2024

A Kent model and presenter will be racing in an epic 12,500km journey across South America in a hit TV show.

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Senior royal visits new lifeboat station

Senior royal visits new lifeboat station

26 July 2024

The Duke of Kent was given a tour of an RNLI lifeboat station, as the charity marks 200 years of saving lives at sea.

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Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

25 July 2024

The winner of ITV’s popular talent show will make her panto debut in Kent this December after securing a place in a “dream” production.

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