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The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza
10 September 2023We ventured to a historic hop farm which has recently opened a taproom – and offers stunning views across the Kentish countryside.
Clothing store to shut after years on the high street
07 September 2023Staff at a town centre clothing store are bidding farewell to customers following news it will close this weekend.
The former Boris aide picked for new Kent seat rated one of country’s safest
05 September 2023A former Downing Street advisor to Boris Johnson has been picked to contest Kent’s newest parliamentary constituency for the Conservatives.
Thieves steal antique 120-year-old wheel
02 September 2023Police are appealing for help in an attempt to recover a century-old traction engine’s wheel after it was stolen.
‘I came home from work and half my house was missing!’
30 August 2023A horrified tenant returned from work to find “half her house was missing” after a lorry driver brought down a power cable.
Car crashes through high street shop window
27 August 2023A car has smashed through a high street store’s window forcing it to temporarily close.
Majestic photos of Milky Way captured in Kent
25 August 2023A photographer has travelled the county over the summer capturing stunning shots of the Milky Way at night.
Wilko collapse could fast-track plans to turn shopping centre into housing
24 August 2023Plans to convert a closure-hit shopping centre into homes could be fast-tracked after Wilko fell into administration, council bosses say.
Fury as bank holiday concerts cancelled at last minute
23 August 2023Furious festival-goers have hit out after a promoter pulled three concerts – just two nights before the first was due to take place.
11 brilliant bank holiday ideas
22 August 2023From family festivals to medieval jousting, there’s plenty of fantastic things to do over the August bank holiday weekend. Here’s our top picks.
‘They told us our time would be short, so we took each day as a blessing’
15 August 2023Devastated parents of a baby girl who died aged just three months are organising a fun day in her memory.
Paedophile jailed for sex offences against girls 40 years ago
04 August 2023A 77-year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for a series of sexual offences against two girls in the 1970s and 80s
Animal charity battling ‘worst cat waiting lists in 10 years’
03 August 2023The RSPCA says it is spending more than £8,000 on private boarding per week as it faces an “overwhelming” number of cats in need of homes.
Woman taken to hospital following crash
02 August 2023A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash, which left a road blocked off.
House taped off as emergency services descend
01 August 2023A property has been cordoned off after police, fire and ambulance crews were called.
Teenage girls ‘strike again’ and trash public toilets
31 July 2023A set of public loos have been targetted for the second time in two months, with paper strewn on the floor and covering mirrors.
New council hikes parking charges for first time in three years
31 July 2023Parking charges are to increase by 10% in one borough later this year - despite fears it will put people off visiting the town centres.
Knuckleduster and CS spray found in drugs raid
29 July 2023A man has appeared in court after drugs raids which uncovered weapons such as a knuckeduster.
‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed
27 July 2023A bid for £460 million to be spent on a new Kent hospital or much-need upgrades to existing sites has been snubbed by the government.
Acres of art and inspiration
21 July 2023Take a look at Kent’s stunning new garden sculpture trail
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