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'I was determined to get a marathon medal before my bus pass'

06 May 2022
'I was determined to get a marathon medal before my bus pass'

A Kent grandad who has run eight marathons is running again to raise money for his grandchildren's school.

We try town's homage to Thai street food

28 April 2022
We try town's homage to Thai street food

In this week's Eat My Words review, our reporter tried (and failed) at using chopsticks with her Thai street food.

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Man charged after teen stabbed outside KFC

27 April 2022
Man charged after teen stabbed outside KFC

A man has been charged after an 18-year-old was stabbed outside a KFC.

Boy's adorable goal celebration with mum goes viral

27 April 2022
Boy's adorable goal celebration with mum goes viral

A heart-warming video of a football-mad boy celebrating with his mum after scoring a goal has taken the internet by storm.

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Railway station set to shut for repairs

26 April 2022
Railway station set to shut for repairs

A railway station will be closed for several days to passengers and commuters due to much needed repairs.

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'I can't sleep after getting 100 spider bites'

25 April 2022
'I can't sleep after getting 100 spider bites'

A man has described his daily agony after a false widow spider infestation in his flat left him covered in bites from his unwanted arachnid flatmates.

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Huge 'at risk' church gets roof lifeline

22 April 2022
Huge 'at risk' church gets roof lifeline

A huge Grade I Listed church considered at risk has been awarded more than £500,000 to help fix its damaged roof.

Costa Coffee branch shut for renovations

22 April 2022
Costa Coffee branch shut for renovations

Costa Coffee has shut a town centre branch for renovations.

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Borough ranked among worst in Kent for disability grants

22 April 2022
Borough ranked among worst in Kent for disability grants

A borough has been named one of the worst in Kent when it comes to completing home adaptations for elderly or disabled residents.

First Cockapoo café comes to Kent

21 April 2022
First Cockapoo café comes to Kent

A town centre bar is hosting a pop-up event exclusively for dogs and their owners.

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'One last push' to save café

21 April 2022
'One last push' to save café

A family-run cafe has started a second petition begging for permission to stay put once a council-backed rival opens up.

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Hockey star gives schoolboys shock donation boost

20 April 2022
Hockey star gives schoolboys shock donation boost

A group of friends have raised thousands for Ukraine thanks to a surprise helping hand from an Olympic sportsman.

Man flown to hospital after fall

20 April 2022
Man flown to hospital after fall

A man in a serious condition has been flown to a London hospital after suffering a head injury in a fall.

Drugs found hidden under handbrake

20 April 2022
Drugs found hidden under handbrake

Three people have been arrested after cocaine was found concealed under the handbrake of a BMW.

Bank offers haven for domestic abuse victims

16 April 2022
Bank offers haven for domestic abuse victims

A high street bank is working with a domestic abuse charity to provide a Safe Space for victims to get help and support.

Town's shameful disability access

15 April 2022
Town's shameful disability access

One part of Kent has been shamed as among the country's worst when it comes to adapting homes for elderly or disabled people.

Burglar used stolen money to buy drinks in pub

13 April 2022
Burglar used stolen money to buy drinks in pub

A man has been jailed after being caught on camera using £250 of money he stole from a house to buy drinks at a pub.

Kent-made film awarded

13 April 2022
Kent-made film awarded

A young director with Hollywood connections has produced an internationally acclaimed drama filmed in Kent.

Man charged with carrying knife in street

12 April 2022
Man charged with carrying knife in street

A man has been charged and will appear in court after nine police cars descended on a town road following reports someone was seen carrying a knife.

School's ski trip saved after P&O fiasco

11 April 2022
School's ski trip saved after P&O fiasco

A school ski trip cancelled due to the ferry crisis caused by P&O sacking staff has had a last-minute reprieve and pupils are now on the slopes.

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