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Secrets of Dunkirk shipwrecks revealed in new project
17 October 2023The locations of three boats used in the Dunkirk evacuation in the Second World War have been uncovered for the first time.
East 17 to switch on Christmas lights in Kent towns
17 October 2023East 17 will switch on Christmas lights in two Kent towns as part of free festive celebrations.
‘People were queuing out the door - so we’ve tripled in size!’
17 October 2023A restaurant has tripled in size after becoming so popular that hungry customers were left queuing in the rain.
Huge TV star has ‘best experience ever’ at Kent celeb hotspot
16 October 2023Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has enjoyed a stay at a Kent animal park.
The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time
15 October 2023For the first time, the full story of how “The Godfather” ended up falling in love with Kent can be revealed.
‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’
14 October 2023In a world of breakfast burritos and avocado on toast, our reporter prefers to stick with classics like the humble bacon sarnie.
Town's last nightclub: 'We have no plans to close'
13 October 2023Bosses behind a night-time hotspot have poured scorn on rumours that the venue is set to shut.
Cocktail bar with a twist to replace burger joint
13 October 2023A cocktail bar with a unique – and heartwarming – twist is set to open in a high street this month.
Supporter slapped with three-year ban following football stadium ‘incident’
13 October 2023A football club has hit a supporter with a three-year ban following a friendly match and reported allegations of anti-social behaviour to the police.
New 105-home estate and GP surgery planned for village 'extension'
12 October 2023A proposed development of 105 homes and a ‘state-of-the-art’ GP surgery has been billed as a ‘community extension’ of a village in east Kent.
Double-decker bus restaurant to shut after eight years
12 October 2023A double-decker bus which has been converted into a Greek restaurant is set to shut its doors, but it will become something new for 2024.
Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month
12 October 2023A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.
Six flats replace derelict dance hall
11 October 2023New homes have been built on the site of a historic dance hall as part of a scheme aiming to bring derelict properties back into use.
Village bus service to be reinstated following backlash
11 October 2023A bus service which connected villagers to their local hospital is set to return, following furious outcry earlier this summer.
£2.5m boost for housing estate at ex-gasworks
11 October 2023A project to transform a now-derelict former gasworks site into much-needed housing has benefited from £2.5 million in funding.
Mum stabbed in street feared she would die in front of her children
11 October 2023A mum feared she would die in front of her children after being stabbed five times in a residential street.
Become besties with your local bookshop
11 October 2023Bookshop Day is back and stores across Kent are celebrating with author talks, book signings and storytime sessions.
Crunch meeting for hospital trust over £50m deficit
10 October 2023A debt-ridden NHS trust which serves 70,000 patients in Kent is to hold talks over its finances, where it will discuss “tough decisions.”
Anger as public loos defaced with racist language
10 October 2023Public toilets have been covered in graffiti, including racist comments, sparking upset among the community.
Groomer abused girl after plying her with cigarettes and alcohol
09 October 2023A pensioner has been jailed after repeatedly abusing a young girl, leaving her fearing "monsters who hide behind the friend mask".
