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90s legends to headline show for woman’s cancer treatment

90s legends to headline show for woman’s cancer treatment

01 February 2024

Legendary garage artists will be headlining a gig to raise money for a woman fighting stage 4 breast cancer.

‘I knew chances of winning The Apprentice were slim – but my business boomed’

‘I knew chances of winning The Apprentice were slim – but my business boomed’

01 February 2024

Making history in an all-female semi-final and losing out over a paper skeleton, we speak to two former Apprentice candidates ahead of the new series.

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Gogglebox star enjoys coffee and cake in Kent

Gogglebox star enjoys coffee and cake in Kent

30 January 2024

Mary Killen, known for her appearance on Channel 4’s Gogglebox show, was pictured in one of the county’s churches.

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UFC star opening fitness centre says ‘gyms just want your money’

UFC star opening fitness centre says ‘gyms just want your money’

28 January 2024

A UFC star is opening a gym and wellness centre next to Kent train station complete with fighting rings, exercise equipment, and a cafe.

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Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

25 January 2024

A singer born and bred in the county has been shortlisted for writing the Song of the Year at the Brit Awards.

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Reality star shares luxury stay in Kent lodge with 2.7million followers

Reality star shares luxury stay in Kent lodge with 2.7million followers

24 January 2024

TV star and singer Megan McKenna and her footballer fiance shared snippets of their stay at a Kent wild animal park loved by celebrities.

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‘Adorable’ big-toothed bat caught in bathroom

‘Adorable’ big-toothed bat caught in bathroom

24 January 2024

A wildlife rescue centre loved by Johnny Depp has shared a video showing a rare big-toothed bat feeding after it was discovered in a house.

Pub loved by celebrities undergoes huge refurb

Pub loved by celebrities undergoes huge refurb

23 January 2024

A popular seafront pub, which has been visited by likes of David Frost and Frankie Bridges, has undergone a huge refurb.

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Sir Michael Palin pays ‘emotional’ visit to Kent pub

Sir Michael Palin pays ‘emotional’ visit to Kent pub

23 January 2024

The globetrotting broadcaster and actor visited a riverside pub to commemorate the site of the final farewell for an ill-fated historic voyage.

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Singer with cerebral palsy meets ‘hero’ and performs on big BBC show

Singer with cerebral palsy meets ‘hero’ and performs on big BBC show

20 January 2024

A singer with cerebral palsy who uses his voice to inspire others had a starring role alongside his idol on Michael McIntyre's Big Show on BBC One.

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Audrey Hepburn found in wartime register during Kent village stay

Audrey Hepburn found in wartime register during Kent village stay

19 January 2024

A fascinating record of a Hollywood superstar’s little-known childhood growing up in Kent has been unearthed in wartime archives for the first time.

BBC Question Time returning to Kent location for first time in a decade

BBC Question Time returning to Kent location for first time in a decade

18 January 2024

The BBC’s flagship topical debate programme, which has not been aired from a certain town since 2014, is making a return.

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Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

18 January 2024

Pete Doherty, lead singer of the rock group The Libertines, has released a video of himself singing on a Kent street corner.

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‘I started dieting at eight’: Bake Off’s Laura Adlington on secret eating and fighting trolls

‘I started dieting at eight’: Bake Off’s Laura Adlington on secret eating and fighting trolls

16 January 2024

A plus-size reality TV star has vowed to never diet again as she opens up on her battles with food and her bid to promote greater body positivity.

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Only Fools and Horses star reveals huge McDonald’s parking fine

Only Fools and Horses star reveals huge McDonald’s parking fine

13 January 2024

A Kent actor who was in Only Fools and Horses has told of his five-year battle with McDonald’s which has resulted in a parking fine of almost £3,000.

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Kent TV presenter describes death threats for being gay

Kent TV presenter describes death threats for being gay

11 January 2024

QI host Sandi Toksvig has revealed she still receives death threats for being gay almost 30 years after coming out.

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Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Rock and pop legend to join Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

28 December 2023

A televised New Year’s Eve show, which was filmed in Kent, has revealed its star-studded lineup.

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George Michael superfan celebrates Wham Christmas number one

George Michael superfan celebrates Wham Christmas number one

23 December 2023

A George Michael superfan is celebrating after Wham’s festive hit was finally crowned Christmas number one.

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Hairy Biker back on the saddle after emotional cancer update

Hairy Biker back on the saddle after emotional cancer update

21 December 2023

Chef Dave Myers has updated fans on his health in a Christmas special.

'My small intestine almost exploded'

'My small intestine almost exploded'

17 December 2023

Internationally renowned Kent artist Tracey Emin is stranded in Thailand after an emergency admission to hospital.

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