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‘I never saw it as a career – now I work with Lewis Capaldi and Meghan Trainor’

18 February 2024
‘I never saw it as a career – now I work with Lewis Capaldi and Meghan Trainor’

A former Kent schoolgirl has told how she went from being a wannabe engineer to a job in visual arts working with some of the biggest names in music.

Top Michelin starred chef opens second restaurant in Kent

14 February 2024
Top Michelin starred chef opens second restaurant in Kent

A TV personality who was one of the first Indian chefs to receive a Michelin star has launched his second restaurant in the county.

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Council calls on residents to help buy woodland

13 February 2024
Council calls on residents to help buy woodland

A council is asking for donations from residents to help buy a patch of ancient woodland.

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Kent station ‘worst for London commute’

13 February 2024
Kent station ‘worst for London commute’

A railway station where trains are late or cancelled more often than they run on time has been named the worst for commuters.

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‘We need to find homes for 100 guinea pigs’

12 February 2024
‘We need to find homes for 100 guinea pigs’

An RSPCA shelter got more than it bargained for when it rescued 63 guinea pigs – only to find many of them were pregnant.

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'I opened a bakery - but can’t eat anything I make'

11 February 2024
'I opened a bakery - but can’t eat anything I make'

A gluten-intolerant baker who struggled to find her passion in life has finally opened her own business.

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'I went to the Edinburgh Fringe and ended up in cult for 20 years'

10 February 2024
'I went to the Edinburgh Fringe and ended up in cult for 20 years'

A former teacher has described her life in a cult including getting up at 3.30am, wearing all white and having to shower after going to the toilet.

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Woman catcalled and struck on head by object thrown from car

09 February 2024
Woman catcalled and struck on head by object thrown from car

A young woman has been left with a bruised lip after being catcalled and struck by an object thrown from a passing car.

Friend’s frozen food start-up bags £50k investment on Dragons’ Den

09 February 2024
Friend’s frozen food start-up bags £50k investment on Dragons’ Den

Childhood friends who created a frozen food innovation have managed to secure a big money investment after appearing on Dragons’ Den.

‘Largest ever’ mass casualty exercise takes place

09 February 2024
‘Largest ever’ mass casualty exercise takes place

One of the biggest mass casualty drills was held in Kent today as members of the emergency services descended on a town’s riverside.

52 suspects arrested following crackdown on shoplifting

09 February 2024
52 suspects arrested following crackdown on shoplifting

Police have arrested and charged suspected shoplifters after reports supermarkets were being targeted.

Childhood friends to pitch ‘frozen food innovation’ on Dragons’ Den

08 February 2024
Childhood friends to pitch ‘frozen food innovation’ on Dragons’ Den

Two Kent entrepreneurs who created a range of nutritious frozen food “blocks” are set to appear on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

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Delays after fire incident closes busy road

08 February 2024
Delays after fire incident closes busy road

A busy road leading into a town centre was closed following an incident involving the fire service.

Boots Pharmacy to close in shopping centre

08 February 2024
Boots Pharmacy to close in shopping centre

Staff have confirmed a Boots branch will be shutting its doors to customers next month.

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Two boys spotted ‘playing’ on train tracks

06 February 2024
Two boys spotted ‘playing’ on train tracks

People have expressed their concern after children were seen on the tracks at a railway station.

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Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

06 February 2024
Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

Businesses are being affected by a three-week road closure to install new electricity cables.

‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

05 February 2024
‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

Staff at a car garage say they have been losing trade due to emergency works on a reoccurring sinkhole.

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Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

02 February 2024
Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

A Smart car had to be rescued after attempting to drive around a bin lorry on a country lane.

Tyres ‘blown’ as large sinkhole shuts busy road

01 February 2024
Tyres ‘blown’ as large sinkhole shuts busy road

A busy road has been shut and access to part of a service station barricaded off due to a sinkhole.

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Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

01 February 2024
Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

A woman and two young children were left “terrified” after an unknown object thrown from a bridge hit their car and smashed the windscreen.

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