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Weather warnings issued for strong winds

Weather warnings issued for strong winds

07 April 2024

The Met Office has issued weather warnings which kick in from midnight tonight.

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The world-famous Kent cottage and the tragic artist who made it his home

The world-famous Kent cottage and the tragic artist who made it his home

06 April 2024

A new book gives a rare glimpse inside the home of one of the nation’s most influential artists.

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100-year-old high street butcher’s shop to be turned into five-bed house

100-year-old high street butcher’s shop to be turned into five-bed house

30 March 2024

The site of a small town butcher shop that had served customers for over 100 years is set to be transformed into a family house.

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Film crew with vintage cars spotted on the coast

Film crew with vintage cars spotted on the coast

20 March 2024

Two cafes along the Kent coast were reportedly hired out by a film crew, which arrived with vintage cars and a ‘fake’ police van in tow.

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‘I saw the Poundland padlocks - but not the CCTV cameras’

‘I saw the Poundland padlocks - but not the CCTV cameras’

18 March 2024

An outspoken crook revealed to KentOnline how “easy Poundland” locks allured him to raid seaside arcades.

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‘It’s such a huge loss – he was loved by everyone’

‘It’s such a huge loss – he was loved by everyone’

16 March 2024

Lifeboat volunteers say they are struggling to come to terms with the loss of a much-loved crewmate who “touched the hearts of everyone”.

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International pizza chain sets up shop in old Kent bank

International pizza chain sets up shop in old Kent bank

12 March 2024

A new branch of a pizza chain has opened in a town, replacing a bank branch and creating 40 jobs.

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves spotted filming on Kent seafront

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves spotted filming on Kent seafront

06 March 2024

Kent-based comedians Harry Hill and Vic Reeves have been seen filming at one of the county’s most popular seafront landmarks.

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Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

05 March 2024

The National Lottery scheme gives visitors entry to castles, museums, gardens and more for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard.

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Make this Mother’s Day one to remember

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember

02 March 2024

Put a smile on your mum’s face with great Mother’s Day ideas, including afternoon teas, wine tastings, craft markets and more.

‘We had no warning our homes would flood - it hasn't been this bad for 22 years’

‘We had no warning our homes would flood - it hasn't been this bad for 22 years’

01 March 2024

Furious residents are calling for closer monitoring of water levels after a canal burst its banks and flooded their homes.

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Security checks to continue at huge lorry site 22 miles from Dover

Security checks to continue at huge lorry site 22 miles from Dover

29 February 2024

The government plans to continue using a lorry holding site for biosecurity checks – even though it is 22 miles from the Port of Dover.

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Seven new traders set to open at popular Harbour Arm

Seven new traders set to open at popular Harbour Arm

27 February 2024

Seven new businesses including a sushi bar and homeware store are set to open at a tourist hotspot.

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‘Diabolical housing estate will destroy this view of Kent forever’

‘Diabolical housing estate will destroy this view of Kent forever’

27 February 2024

Angry villagers say “diabolical” plans for a new housing estate would destroy a picturesque view across the Kent countryside.

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‘No further action’ into murder investigation following dad’s death

‘No further action’ into murder investigation following dad’s death

24 February 2024

A murder investigation launched after a dad died at a holiday park has ended, with no further action being taken.

‘We haven’t gone bust! We’re excited to turn Saga site into 86 homes’

‘We haven’t gone bust! We’re excited to turn Saga site into 86 homes’

24 February 2024

Work to convert a huge former Saga office building into homes is set to begin this year - despite concerns over bosses’ finances.

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Man in 30s dies after being hit by tanker lorry on M20

Man in 30s dies after being hit by tanker lorry on M20

23 February 2024

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the M20 in an incident that shut the carriageway for hours.

Mum's heartbreak as ‘lovely, perfect’ son, 15, dies after short cancer battle

Mum's heartbreak as ‘lovely, perfect’ son, 15, dies after short cancer battle

23 February 2024

A devastated mother says her family feels “incomplete” after the tragic death of her “special, caring and funny” son.

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Lifeboat launched after person in distress at sea

Lifeboat launched after person in distress at sea

22 February 2024

The lifeboat and search and rescue helicopter were scrambled for an operation following reports of a person in distress.

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Firms to be prosecuted after nuclear power station worker injured

Firms to be prosecuted after nuclear power station worker injured

20 February 2024

A nuclear power station worker was seriously injured and now two firms are set to be prosecuted over a health and safety breach.

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