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Giant gingerbread advent calendar appears in shop window

Giant gingerbread advent calendar appears in shop window

18 November 2024

The 3m tall “Festive Windough” display has been made by an international baking firm and took 14 days to build.

‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’

‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’

17 November 2024

We went to see if this year’s Christmas at Bedgebury light trail still has its magical touch.

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Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

17 November 2024

A pickup truck driver in his 40s has died after being struck by a car and a van on an A-road.

A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

17 November 2024

An A-road has reopened 12 hours after a "serious collision" shut the route.

‘Police incident’ closes road

‘Police incident’ closes road

16 November 2024

Traffic was held by police in both directions on the A21 after a serious accident.

CGI released after woman sexually assaulted in residential street

CGI released after woman sexually assaulted in residential street

16 November 2024

A CGI of a man has been released after a woman was sexually assaulted in a town street.

Kent TV presenter Davina McCall recovering after ‘utterly exhausting’ brain surgery

Kent TV presenter Davina McCall recovering after ‘utterly exhausting’ brain surgery

15 November 2024

The TV star, who lives in the county, is now out of surgery and recovering in ICU as a precaution, her partner Michael said.

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Christmas carousel to join family-favourite ice rink and Ferris wheel

Christmas carousel to join family-favourite ice rink and Ferris wheel

13 November 2024

A town is set to grow its festive offering with a new ride, despite fears over the damage it will do to the grass.

Win a £150 champagne dinner for two at The Ivy

Win a £150 champagne dinner for two at The Ivy

13 November 2024

We’re giving one lucky winner a slap-up meal and a glass of champagne at Kent’s The Ivy restaurants.

Experience Christmas through the ages at Kent’s historical houses

Experience Christmas through the ages at Kent’s historical houses

13 November 2024

From glitzy 1930s parties to Tudor carols and Elizabethan costumes, National Trust is taking visitors on a festive trip through the ages.

‘It’s been a big struggle’: Parents blast post-16 SEND transport delays

‘It’s been a big struggle’: Parents blast post-16 SEND transport delays

13 November 2024

Fed-up parents of teens with special educational needs say they are bearing the brunt of long delays to applications for paid transport assistance.

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Bar, bakery and cocktail bar open at shopping centre

Bar, bakery and cocktail bar open at shopping centre

11 November 2024

Four new retailers offering food, drink and art are launching at a shopping centre.

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

11 November 2024

A popular light trail is just days away from opening with more than one million twinkling lights and stunning illuminated sculptures.

‘Sometimes I go back to my car and cry’: Is technology leaving older people behind?

‘Sometimes I go back to my car and cry’: Is technology leaving older people behind?

11 November 2024

From booking GP appointments online to paying for parking on an app, more of Kent’s older generation increasingly feel “locked out” by technology.

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Search for man after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ near town centre

Search for man after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ near town centre

09 November 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was reportedly approached by a man before being touched inappropriately.

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Former owners of travel firm jailed

Former owners of travel firm jailed

08 November 2024

The former owners of an award-winning travel firm in the county have been jailed.

Grandfather found dead in woodland was covered in plastic sheet

Grandfather found dead in woodland was covered in plastic sheet

07 November 2024

A grandfather was found covered in a plastic sheet in a woodland six days after he had been reported missing.

Boss reveals £20m plans to turn historic Kent home into new Pig Hotel

Boss reveals £20m plans to turn historic Kent home into new Pig Hotel

07 November 2024

The boss behind the £20m revamp of an historic home and 100 acres of land has spoken of his big plans.

Sara Pascoe announces UK tour

Sara Pascoe announces UK tour

06 November 2024

The stand-up and sitcom star will take her new show all over the country, including four Kent venues.

How iconic chain’s 10 Kent stores have been transformed since company collapsed

How iconic chain’s 10 Kent stores have been transformed since company collapsed

05 November 2024

Sites in Kent once home to a retail giant have been transformed since the business plunged into administration. Did you ever visit the old stores?

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