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Faversham looked good... but did Southcliffe disappoint?

05 August 2013
Faversham looked good... but did Southcliffe disappoint?

The gritty thriller Southcliffe aired last night to mixed reviews... but what did you think of the show, shot largely in Kent?

Boomtown Spat: Superstar Bob Geldof in bitter row over new gate

02 August 2013
Boomtown Spat: Superstar Bob Geldof in bitter row over new gate

Live Aid legend Sir Bob Geldof is showing little charity to a neighbour in a row over a garden gate near his Kent country estate.

How 'our Gracie' became aunty to orphan William

20 July 2013
How 'our Gracie' became aunty to orphan William

An orphan who grew up in a Kent care home has told the incredible story of how he was 'adopted' by screen superstar Gracie Fields

First shots of Kent's role in new TV drama

17 July 2013
First shots of Kent's role in new TV drama

The trailer for Channel 4 mystery thriller Southcliffe, which was shot in Faversham, have appeared on screen for the first time.

Teenage girl rushed to hospital with serious injuries after smash

13 July 2013
Teenage girl rushed to hospital with serious injuries after smash

A crash on the M2 this afternoon has left two people, including a teenage girl, in hospital and caused long delays for motorists in the area.

Dirty tricks claim by blaze laundry

20 June 2013
Dirty tricks claim by blaze laundry

A laundry destroyed by a huge fire has accused a rival firm of trying to steal customers by wrongly claiming it has gone out of business.

In a prickle! Hedgehog stuck in 12ft hole

20 June 2013
In a prickle! Hedgehog stuck in 12ft hole

A hedgehog had a lucky escape when he was rescued by the RSPCA after becoming trapped down a 12ft hole on a building site.

Drumming dream for seriously ill teenager

18 June 2013
Drumming dream for seriously ill teenager

Double amputee Oliver Mangion has seen his drumming dream come true after the teen performed on stage with his favourite band Metallica.

More police patrols over schoolgirl pervert fears

17 June 2013
More police patrols over schoolgirl pervert fears

Police patrols have been stepped up after almost a dozen reports of a stranger demanding hugs and kisses from schoolgirls in the same town.

Arson arrest over huge laundry fire

13 June 2013
Arson arrest over huge laundry fire

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze gutted a Faversham laundry.

'Senseless'

08 June 2013
'Senseless'

A vet has hit out at marksmen who shot this duck - injuring it so badly it had to be put down.

MP defends position on lobbying scandal group

03 June 2013
MP defends position on lobbying scandal group

A Kent MP has spoken out about his decision to join a parliamentary group at the centre of the lobbying scandal row.

Seafront stabbing after pizza shop row

02 June 2013
Seafront stabbing after pizza shop row

A 33-year-old man was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed outside a pizza shop.

Four vehicle smash closes A2

01 June 2013
Four vehicle smash closes A2

The A2 was shut in both directions after a crash near Barham on Saturday.

Man hurt after camping stove explosion

01 June 2013
Man hurt after camping stove explosion

A father suffered burns to his arm and jaw after a camping stove explosion on a family trip to the seaside yesterday.

Fight over bid for 40,000 solar panels

31 May 2013
Fight over bid for 40,000 solar panels

Campaigners are gearing up to fight plans for a huge solar panel farm the size of 27 football pitches in Faversham countryside.

Bitter race row over Kent beer ad

30 May 2013
Bitter race row over Kent beer ad

Kent brewery Shepherd Neame has been banned from airing a TV ad in which comic duo Armstrong and Miller refer to "Poles" and "Paddies" laying patios.

Armstrong and Miller are new faces of Spitfire Ale

28 May 2013
Armstrong and Miller are new faces of Spitfire Ale

The comedy duo have been revealed as the new ambassadors for the Shepherd Neame ale, brewed exclusively at Britain’s oldest brewery in Faversham

Comic promises Kent visit at brewery ad launch

24 May 2013
Comic promises Kent visit at brewery ad launch

Celebrity Ben Miller pledges to visit Faversham after becoming the face of Spitfire ale, which is brewed in the town.

Crash causes rush hour chaos

17 May 2013
Crash causes rush hour chaos

A lorry and a car collided during rush hour at Brenley Corner near Faversham this morning causing long tailbacks.

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