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Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

22 May 2024

A film which was shot at several different locations across the county has debuted at a prestigious movie festival in France.

Joanna Lumley visits village church ahead of its ‘transformation’

Joanna Lumley visits village church ahead of its ‘transformation’

20 May 2024

Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley offered her support to help raise vital funds to upgrade and extend a historic church.

First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

17 May 2024

Famous footballing faces have graced the turf of a brand new multi-million-pound football dome just days before it launches to the public.

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Joe Wicks delights pupils with workout at primary school

Joe Wicks delights pupils with workout at primary school

17 May 2024

Internet sensation and fitness coach Joe Wicks led pupils at a Kent primary on a whole school workout this morning.

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Bake Off star and wife pump £80k into trying to save Kent pub

Bake Off star and wife pump £80k into trying to save Kent pub

17 May 2024

A landlady has told a council meeting how she and her husband Paul Hollywood have spent huge sums trying to save her family’s village pub.

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Joe Wicks to visit Kent school for workout with pupils

Joe Wicks to visit Kent school for workout with pupils

16 May 2024

Internet sensation and fitness coach Joe Wicks is set to lead pupils at a Kent primary on a whole school workout.

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‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

15 May 2024

The boss of an alpaca farm will be taking part in a multi-day hike across Machu Picchu with a British gold Olympic champion.

New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

15 May 2024

Camera crews are set to descend on the town for a new series telling the story of Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi.

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Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

15 May 2024

An actor best known for his roles as King Henry VIII and in Bend It Like Beckham has been seen filming in an historic high street.

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Punk-rock band film music video in town centre

Punk-rock band film music video in town centre

13 May 2024

A popular band have released a music video for their upcoming album which was filmed in a Kent town.

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

11 May 2024

Popstar Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.

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Libertines to close seafront hotel

Libertines to close seafront hotel

10 May 2024

Rock band The Libertines are closing their hotel and turning it into a recording studio and events space.

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Michelin-guide restaurant to the stars ‘confident’ they can fix low food hygiene score

Michelin-guide restaurant to the stars ‘confident’ they can fix low food hygiene score

09 May 2024

A fine dining venue popular among its celebrity clientele has vowed to improve after being hit with the second lowest food hygiene rating.

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University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

08 May 2024

Hundreds of garments designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes are to be photographed in a project involving underprivileged youngsters.

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Football icon encourages shoppers to ‘get swapping’ in Kent store visit for new TV ad

Football icon encourages shoppers to ‘get swapping’ in Kent store visit for new TV ad

07 May 2024

A Kent branch of M&S has enlisted the help of football icon Ian Wright and his granddaughter to get shoppers “swapping football stickers” this summer.

BGT star: ‘Youth clubs are vital for young people’

BGT star: ‘Youth clubs are vital for young people’

04 May 2024

A singer who captured hearts on Britain's Got Talent with his ‘surprise’ audition is throwing his support behind youth clubs threatened with closure.

Michael Portillo in Kent for latest BBC series

Michael Portillo in Kent for latest BBC series

03 May 2024

The broadcaster and former MP explored historic landmarks in the county for a new BBC TV series.

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Star-studded former cabaret club on market for £750k

Star-studded former cabaret club on market for £750k

03 May 2024

A former hen-do venue which hosted celeb comics including Jim Davidson and Michael Barrymore has been listed on Rightmove.

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‘His job is to make people laugh - and he succeeded’

‘His job is to make people laugh - and he succeeded’

02 May 2024

The 8 Out of 10 Cats and Your Face or Mine? star’s newest show received a barrel of laughs throughout the evening - here’s what our reviewer thought.

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James Blunt responds to viral police e-fit

James Blunt responds to viral police e-fit

02 May 2024

A singer has responded playfully to an e-fit image of suspected burglar that resembles him.

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