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'I tried Kent's biggest pancake challenge - and failed miserably'

05 November 2022
'I tried Kent's biggest pancake challenge - and failed miserably'

Our reporter attempts to polish off a huge pile of pancakes and ice cream in under half an hour - and ends up with his pride well and truly battered.

Tributes to 'greatly admired' creator of beloved bears

03 November 2022
Tributes to 'greatly admired' creator of beloved bears

The founder of a company that creates teddy bears popular with celebrities is remembered as a "greatly admired" artist with a "magnetic" personality.

Long-empty quirky cafe site up for grabs

31 October 2022
Long-empty quirky cafe site up for grabs

The site of a former high street cafe that has sat empty for the past two years is up for auction.

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'Close our village's only loos and pensioners will stay inside'

30 October 2022
'Close our village's only loos and pensioners will stay inside'

An appeal has been launched for volunteers to run a village's only loo block - sparking fears pensioners will not leave their homes if it shuts.

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'We're CCTV capital of Kent - but town's still lawless'

28 October 2022
'We're CCTV capital of Kent - but town's still lawless'

A Kent district has become the county's CCTV capital after doubling the number of cameras - but victims of crime say they feel safer in London.

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'I'd rather sleep in car than mouldy flat with my baby’

27 October 2022
'I'd rather sleep in car than mouldy flat with my baby’

A single mum with a four-month-old baby says the "disgusting" temporary accommodation provided by the council was "not fit for a dog".

All change on high street as eateries come and go

26 October 2022
All change on high street as eateries come and go

Excitement is growing over the imminent launch of two new eateries - but locals have expressed sadness at the loss of a long-standing bakery.

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Thieves steal vital gear from charity during night-time raid

24 October 2022
Thieves steal vital gear from charity during night-time raid

Heartless thieves broke into a charity's base before stealing a caravan filled with vital fundraising equipment.

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Courtyard garden bid to help historic pub thrive post-Covid

23 October 2022
Courtyard garden bid to help historic pub thrive post-Covid

A busy town centre pub has announced plans to expand its beer garden to cater for customers all year round.

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CCTV released after 'high-value' Lego sets stolen from toy shop

20 October 2022
CCTV released after 'high-value' Lego sets stolen from toy shop

Police have released CCTV images of three women as officers step up their investigation into a theft from a toy shop.

Concrete firm plans move after 11-year search

19 October 2022
Concrete firm plans move after 11-year search

A 113-year-old firm is looking to shift some of its operations in a move it says is vital to avoid concrete shortages in the county.

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'Council put us up in grubby hotel with mice scurrying around'

19 October 2022
'Council put us up in grubby hotel with mice scurrying around'

A mum placed in temporary accommodation with her two young daughters says she was left "petrified".

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Arrests after two hurt in brawl

17 October 2022
Arrests after two hurt in brawl

Police have arrested three suspects after a fight broke out between two groups of men.

'Disgrace' as wildlife habitat used as dumping ground

17 October 2022
'Disgrace' as wildlife habitat used as dumping ground

Volunteer litter pickers have hit out at filthy fly-tippers after a brook became infested with rubbish.

'He strangled me with my own bike helmet strap'

12 October 2022
'He strangled me with my own bike helmet strap'

A terrified cyclist was strangled with his own bike helmet strap by a "drunk" driver dressed "like a Blues Brother" in a shocking case of road rage.

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Traffic ban on seafront stretch ‘will keep visitors away’

09 October 2022
Traffic ban on seafront stretch ‘will keep visitors away’

Plans to transform a busy route into a seaside plaza have sparked fears the changes could deter visitors to a Kent town.

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Cinema unveils fancy seats - but hikes ticket prices

07 October 2022
Cinema unveils fancy seats - but hikes ticket prices

Tickets at the cheapest chain cinema in Kent have been hiked 60% following a "complete refurbishment".

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Legendary motorbike racer dies at Kent home

07 October 2022
Legendary motorbike racer dies at Kent home

One of Britain’s most successful motorbike racers has died at his home in Kent, aged 83.

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Feeling the burn in the Sahara!

07 October 2022
Feeling the burn in the Sahara!

A group of Kent-based runners took on a gruelling event in the Sahara Desert, flying the flag in both 50k and 100k races.

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Police with riot shields guard injured swan

05 October 2022
Police with riot shields guard injured swan

Police were called to a busy road to protect a young swan injured after flying into a car.

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