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Kent gran to compete on The Great British Bake Off

Kent gran to compete on The Great British Bake Off

17 September 2024

A grandmother-of-10 who loves to host “dinners and parties” is set to compete in the new series of The Great British Bake Off.

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Is September too early to turn the heating on?

Is September too early to turn the heating on?

13 September 2024

Experts reveal their best budgeting and heating tips to keep your home warm this autumn

The three star signs most impacted by tonight’s blue supermoon

The three star signs most impacted by tonight’s blue supermoon

19 August 2024

The supermoon may impact our dreams, reignite our passion for change or bring up secrets from the past, says a leading astrologer

‘My dog ate cannabis - the vet’s bill cost me £900’

‘My dog ate cannabis - the vet’s bill cost me £900’

01 August 2024

Dog owners are being warned after a terrier was left “away with the fairies” after eating discarded cannabis on a popular beach.

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‘Flying ant day’ warning as millions of insects set to fill the skies

‘Flying ant day’ warning as millions of insects set to fill the skies

12 July 2024

The wet, windy, humid conditions may create the ideal conditions for ‘flying ant day’ with the natural phenomenon thought to be around the corner.

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‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

‘From sketching in my room to Glastonbury and touring with Guns N’ Roses’

29 June 2024

An artist has told how he went from sketching in his boyhood bedroom to producing visual effects for one of the world’s biggest rock bands.

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Cadbury to relaunch retro chocolate bar after 20 years

Cadbury to relaunch retro chocolate bar after 20 years

14 June 2024

A Cadbury chocolate bar, which was first made in 1993, is being returned to shop shelves as part of the company’s 200th birthday celebrations.

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The surprising law which could cost you a £1,000 fine for watching the Euros at work

The surprising law which could cost you a £1,000 fine for watching the Euros at work

14 June 2024

The men’s Euros are about to kick off but watching a game at work could be costly.

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

12 June 2024

Public health officials have issued a strongly worded message to pregnant women in the county after the deaths of eight babies from whooping cough.

Supermarket recalls chocolate bars over peanut allergy fears

Supermarket recalls chocolate bars over peanut allergy fears

11 June 2024

Tesco is recalling various chocolate bars amid fears that the snacks could contain peanuts not listed on the labels.

Cat owners risk £500 fines as new law comes into force

Cat owners risk £500 fines as new law comes into force

10 June 2024

New rules for cat owners mean that felines must now be microchipped by law and a failure to do so could see people face a £500 fine.

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Child Benefit warning to be sent to one million families at risk of payments stopping

Child Benefit warning to be sent to one million families at risk of payments stopping

05 June 2024

Child Benefit payments will stop for more than a million families this summer unless parents with teenagers staying in education update their claim.

King Charles banknotes to enter circulation but how can you get one?

King Charles banknotes to enter circulation but how can you get one?

05 June 2024

New banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles are entering circulation for the first time but how can you guarantee getting your hands on one?

How do I register my child for the Kent Test?

How do I register my child for the Kent Test?

03 June 2024

Registration forms for this year’s Kent Test are now open for parents and carers who want their child to be considered for a Kent grammar school.

Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

30 May 2024

School children from across Kent and Medway have been creating Father’s Day drawings to show dads how much they matter.

Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?

Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?

28 May 2024

School holidays can be expensive when it comes to eating and drinking so where can you take the kids to eat either for free or just £1?

The full list of items people are being told to store in new emergency kits

The full list of items people are being told to store in new emergency kits

23 May 2024

Households have been told to build and store new emergency kits in the event of a national crisis as the government issues new preparation advice.

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When can I see the Northern Lights again?

When can I see the Northern Lights again?

23 May 2024

The Northern Lights lit up UK skies earlier this month but while the Sun remains in its most active phase for 11 years will there be another chance?

Wetter winters caused by climate crisis as Kent tries to recover from ‘never ending’ rain

Wetter winters caused by climate crisis as Kent tries to recover from ‘never ending’ rain

22 May 2024

A winter blighted by torrential rain has caused problems across Kent and scientists now say it’s being driven by human-induced climate change.

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Bank holiday traffic warning amid closures and diversions in Kent

Bank holiday traffic warning amid closures and diversions in Kent

22 May 2024

Millions of drivers are set to take to the roads over the bank holiday but there’s changes to some major routes in Kent for half term.

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