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Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

24 January 2024

Villagers are being warned of a moth caterpillar, which has millions of hairs on its body which can cause skin and eye irritations.

Kent sheep farmer in London hospital with mystery bacteria in blood

Kent sheep farmer in London hospital with mystery bacteria in blood

24 January 2024

A strain of bacteria never before discovered by the scientific community has been found living in a Kent sheep farmer.

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Nish Kumar announces stand-up tour

Nish Kumar announces stand-up tour

24 January 2024

The political comedian and Mash Report host will perform at venues across the country later this year, including three Kent theatres.

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Burglar ‘sacks’ lawyer - then gets jailed for four years

Burglar ‘sacks’ lawyer - then gets jailed for four years

24 January 2024

A callous ram-raid burglar who forced newsagents of almost 40 years into retirement ‘sacked’ his lawyer – then was jailed for four years.

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‘Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands is beautiful, emotional and spell-binding’

‘Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands is beautiful, emotional and spell-binding’

24 January 2024

We review a dance adaptation of one of Tim Burton’s greatest gothic tales as it arrives in Kent.

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Kent’s five top taverns rated among Britain’s best gastropubs

Kent’s five top taverns rated among Britain’s best gastropubs

23 January 2024

Kentish inns put in the strongest showing throughout the UK this year in the highly revered Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.

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Greggs scraps bid for 24-hour Kent branch after backlash

Greggs scraps bid for 24-hour Kent branch after backlash

23 January 2024

Greggs has scrapped plans for a 24-hour licence at one of its Kent branches after fears were raised it could lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour.

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Stalker who contacted ex on Facebook caught out by poor spelling

Stalker who contacted ex on Facebook caught out by poor spelling

23 January 2024

A man who contacted his ex-girlfriend on social media despite a court ban was caught out by his own poor spelling.

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Two men attacked after getting off bus

Two men attacked after getting off bus

22 January 2024

Arrests have been made after two men were attacked at a bus stop.

Dramatic video shows capture of would-be thief on the run

Dramatic video shows capture of would-be thief on the run

22 January 2024

Footage shows a man trying to flee police as he was being hunted following a break-in with officers and a dog unit hot on his tail.

Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

22 January 2024

Three fire engines were called out after a car got stuck on an embankment.

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Busy Tesco set to close amid major revamp

Busy Tesco set to close amid major revamp

22 January 2024

Shoppers will face disruption as a busy Tesco is set to close for several weeks amid a major refurbishment.

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Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

21 January 2024

Plans to convert redundant farm buildings into holiday lets have been unveiled.

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Safety fears over plans to turn old mental asylum into 200 homes

Safety fears over plans to turn old mental asylum into 200 homes

21 January 2024

Safety fears are mounting after high-profile plans to roll out a large affordable housing estate around a former mental asylum were unveiled.

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Storm Isha set to batter Kent prompting ‘danger to life’ warning

Storm Isha set to batter Kent prompting ‘danger to life’ warning

21 January 2024

A new storm is set to hit Kent and the rest of the UK today with gale gusts of up to 60mph in the county.

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‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

21 January 2024

A 100-year-old says he still loves driving – even though potholes on Kent’s roads are “worse than ever” and modern-day motorists have “no manners”.

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'Our failing high street is empty - we're going to start a coffee shop'

'Our failing high street is empty - we're going to start a coffee shop'

20 January 2024

A duo have launched a fightback to revive a fading high street by overhauling a former fine-dining restaurant.

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Man in 80s dies after being hit by lorry

Man in 80s dies after being hit by lorry

20 January 2024

An appeal has been launched after a man in his 80s died following a collision involving a Scania Tipper lorry and a pedestrian.

Peter Pan comedy is coming to Kent

Peter Pan comedy is coming to Kent

20 January 2024

The side-splitting show, from the team behind the award-winning Play That Goes Wrong, is hitting the road for a nationwide tour.

‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

20 January 2024

Our reporter says a new food hall is one of Kent’s hidden gems – and more people need to visit.

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