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Take a family trip to Santa’s Grotto this Christmas

Take a family trip to Santa’s Grotto this Christmas

04 November 2024

We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to meet Father Christmas, whizz through the North Pole on a sleigh and join a snowball fight.

The Libertines announce homecoming concert

The Libertines announce homecoming concert

04 November 2024

The indie band will be returning to the Kent coast for an outdoor summer gig next year.

People ‘priced out’ as cost of renting in Kent rockets - but what’s the solution?

People ‘priced out’ as cost of renting in Kent rockets - but what’s the solution?

04 November 2024

The cost of renting in some parts of Kent has risen by about a third in just five years, sparking calls for a council housing boom to boost supply.

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The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

02 November 2024

Diamond by name for six decades, a husband and wife are now officially a diamond couple after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

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Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

02 November 2024

We’ve taken a look at what became of the eight units in the county once home to fashion giant Topshop.

‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

02 November 2024

Kent has plenty of historic spots - but this one provides you with a view of the county’s biggest - and ongoing - challenges over the centuries.

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Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

01 November 2024

A pet dog is thought to have caused a house fire by switching on the toaster, leaving the family cat unconscious.

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Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

01 November 2024

Armed police were called after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a weapon.

Rock band Texas announce Kent date

Rock band Texas announce Kent date

01 November 2024

The group, who have just finished a successful run of arena tour dates, will perform by the coast next summer.

We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

01 November 2024

A former department store that has long been empty at a Kent shopping centre is now occupied by a new bowling alley promising a “thrilling game”.

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‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

31 October 2024

The demolition of a 19th-century pub destroyed in a devastating fire has been described as the “end of an era”.

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Woman ‘attacked’ by teenage boys on bus

Woman ‘attacked’ by teenage boys on bus

31 October 2024

A woman was reportedly attacked and repeatedly punched by two teenage boys on a bus.

Rejected caravan park expansion plans branded ‘excessive’ come back to table

Rejected caravan park expansion plans branded ‘excessive’ come back to table

31 October 2024

Revised plans to expand a holiday park previously branded “excessive” have come back to the table after a council shot down the original scheme.

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Five vehicles seized amid police crackdown on illegal delivery drivers

Five vehicles seized amid police crackdown on illegal delivery drivers

31 October 2024

A crackdown on illegal delivery drivers resulted in five vehicles being seized.

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Three-day waiting times reported at two Kent hospitals incorrect, say NHS chiefs

Three-day waiting times reported at two Kent hospitals incorrect, say NHS chiefs

30 October 2024

NHS chiefs say three-day delays being reported at two Kent hospitals on an app which provides live waiting times are incorrect.

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‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

30 October 2024

A man has criticised hospital staff after they called his parents to say he had been admitted into their care - when he was actually in bed at home.

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Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

30 October 2024

A university professor has been banned from bringing his emotional support dog to work because bosses say it poses a health and safety risk.

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce summer concert

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce summer concert

29 October 2024

The reggae giants have been announced as one of the big names coming to Kent as part of a summer concert series next year.

Man, 24, who pulled out ball-bearing gun in high street drama jailed for a year

Man, 24, who pulled out ball-bearing gun in high street drama jailed for a year

28 October 2024

A man has been jailed after brandishing a fake gun and making threats on a night out

Craig David hails Kent venue as 'one of his favourites'

Craig David hails Kent venue as 'one of his favourites'

28 October 2024

A chart-topping singer has named a Kent amusement park as one of his favourite venues to perform at.

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