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Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

20 October 2023
Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

A cafe owner is celebrating the return of distinctive pink parasols after they were stolen – a day after calling the theft “a real kick in the teeth”.

Paul O’Grady died peacefully after smoking ‘spliff’, says husband

20 October 2023
Paul O’Grady died peacefully after smoking ‘spliff’, says husband

The husband of the late Paul O’Grady has revealed the entertainer passed away peacefully in his chair after smoking a cannabis joint.

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Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

20 October 2023
Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

A yellow weather warning is in place for the morning commute, with heavy rain continuing to fall across the county.

Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

20 October 2023
Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

Eerie pictures show a wheelchair and mobility scooter left abandoned outside a derelict care home which closed 12 years ago.

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Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

19 October 2023
Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

A market town famous for having independent traders rather than national chains is set to welcome its first ever Poundland.

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New supermarket set to replace Lidl

19 October 2023
New supermarket set to replace Lidl

An empty Lidl store is set to be taken over by a frozen food chain in an area teeming with supermarkets.

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Man dies after multi-vehicle crash on A2

18 October 2023
Man dies after multi-vehicle crash on A2

A man in his 60s has died after a crash which has kept a portion of the A2 closed.

Kent towns in line for banking hubs

18 October 2023
Kent towns in line for banking hubs

Three Kent towns suffering a bank shortage could be set to see banking hubs set up in their high streets.

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A2 closed after serious crash involving three vehicles

18 October 2023
A2 closed after serious crash involving three vehicles

Part of the A2 is closed while police carry out accident investigation work following a serious crash involving three vehicles.

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‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

18 October 2023
‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

Worried residents fear a treasured green space on their estate used for community events could be turned into housing.

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Heavy rain forecast for Kent as UK braces for Storm Babet

17 October 2023
Heavy rain forecast for Kent as UK braces for Storm Babet

Wet and windy weather is set to grip the county as the UK prepares for the impact of Storm Babet.

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Historic row of Georgian townhouses could be returned to former glory

17 October 2023
Historic row of Georgian townhouses could be returned to former glory

A row of former council office buildings built about 200 years ago are set for a transformation under new plans.

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Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

17 October 2023
Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

A council has apologised to a disabled woman who was refused entry onto a bus because she was on a mobility scooter.

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Staff ‘saved’ pub from being completely destroyed in fire

16 October 2023
Staff ‘saved’ pub from being completely destroyed in fire

The landlords of a pub which went up in flames yesterday have paid tribute to the quick-thinking actions of staff – which may well have saved it.

Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

16 October 2023
Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

Monday morning commuter plans have been thrown into disarray after a car crashed into a level crossing, causing major tailbacks and gridlock.

Veterinary hospital to be named after Paul O’Grady after flood of donations

16 October 2023
Veterinary hospital to be named after Paul O’Grady after flood of donations

A veterinary hospital is to be named after presenter and animal lover Paul O’Grady after almost half a million pounds was raised following his death.

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‘We’re absolutely delighted – but we won’t change’

14 October 2023
‘We’re absolutely delighted – but we won’t change’

The owners of a seafood restaurant have vowed not to rock the boat after the establishment made its way onto the Michelin Guide.

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‘This is the best UK restaurant I’ve ever been to’

12 October 2023
‘This is the best UK restaurant I’ve ever been to’

Our reporter has discovered one of Kent’s hidden gems – which he says deserves to be included in the Michelin Guide.

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‘The supermarkets wouldn’t do it – so I did’

07 October 2023
‘The supermarkets wouldn’t do it – so I did’

The owner of a new deli says she was inspired to step up to the plate after seeing the big supermarkets shut their deli and meat counters in-store.

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Dermot O’Leary tucks into crab sandwiches in Kent town

06 October 2023
Dermot O’Leary tucks into crab sandwiches in Kent town

One of the country’s best-known TV presenters enjoyed some of the local food on offer at a harbour.

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