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Pub is town’s first to win two AA Rosettes

Pub is town’s first to win two AA Rosettes

04 July 2023

A husband and wife are “exceptionally proud” after their pub was awarded two coveted AA Rosettes.

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M2 reopens after crash and oil spillage

M2 reopens after crash and oil spillage

03 July 2023

The M2 has reopened after an earlier crash and oil spillage caused traffic chaos for commuters.

Colourful floats and fancy dress costumes: Kent’s carnival season

Colourful floats and fancy dress costumes: Kent’s carnival season

03 July 2023

Whether you want to watch a seaside procession or wave to your local carnival queens, Kent has plenty of parades taking place this summer.

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‘Stranded’ baby swans saved after daring rescue mission

‘Stranded’ baby swans saved after daring rescue mission

02 July 2023

Rescuers have sprung into action to save eight cygnets that ran into difficulties after getting stranded when the tide went out.

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‘I work 60-hour weeks and forage for food - but I'm still below the breadline’

‘I work 60-hour weeks and forage for food - but I'm still below the breadline’

01 July 2023

A woman has told how she often works 60-hour weeks across three jobs and even forages for food just to stay above the poverty line.

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‘Plandemic’ protesters celebrate as housing estate snubbed

‘Plandemic’ protesters celebrate as housing estate snubbed

29 June 2023

A developer’s plans to build 180 homes on the cusp of a town have been thrown out following protests outside a council building.

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Stunning summer gardens to visit this July

Stunning summer gardens to visit this July

29 June 2023

From tropical havens to wildflower meadows, Kent is home to some truly breathtaking summer gardens. Here are our top picks for July.

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Man, 50s, suffered serious head injuries in town centre attack

Man, 50s, suffered serious head injuries in town centre attack

28 June 2023

A man and woman have been charged in connection with a street attack where a man suffered a severe head injury.

Major road closed after car smashes into house

Major road closed after car smashes into house

27 June 2023

A busy road is closed in both directions following a serious crash.

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‘Our carers do vital work for elderly – why won’t council give them permits?’

‘Our carers do vital work for elderly – why won’t council give them permits?’

27 June 2023

A leading charity for the elderly is having to pay £6,000 a month for its carers to park – because a council is refusing to provide them with permits.

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‘My son was too embarrassed to ask for help – he shouldn’t have been’

‘My son was too embarrassed to ask for help – he shouldn’t have been’

26 June 2023

A mum says her 34-year-old son who was found dead at his home struggled to ask for help due to the stigma attached to men’s mental health.

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Crash causing long queues on main road away from coast

Crash causing long queues on main road away from coast

25 June 2023

A crash on a busy dual carriageway is causing heavy traffic and queues for several miles.

Arrests after man suffers serious head injuries

Arrests after man suffers serious head injuries

25 June 2023

A man was found with serious head injuries sparking a major police investigation involving forensics and detectives.

A day in the life of Kent’s favourite baker

A day in the life of Kent’s favourite baker

24 June 2023

The boss of an Instagram-favourite dessert shop taking the county by storm shares the scecrets of her sweet success.

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Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

23 June 2023

From luscious green lawns to cosy corners in the shade, Kent is home to some brilliant pub gardens. Here’s our pick for this summer.

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‘They’ve made beers weaker – but it’s what customers want’

‘They’ve made beers weaker – but it’s what customers want’

23 June 2023

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has made some of its beers weaker to cut costs – but punters and landlords appear to back the move.

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Man in court after allegedly assaulting police officer

Man in court after allegedly assaulting police officer

21 June 2023

A suspected drug dealer, also charged with assaulting an officer, has appeared in court following arrests by the police.

‘Pregnant at 17 and stabbed in prison – but I’ve turned my life around for her’

‘Pregnant at 17 and stabbed in prison – but I’ve turned my life around for her’

21 June 2023

A mum jailed for a drunken attack in McDonald’s has told how she has turned her life around and finally found a permanent home for her daughter.

Gunman ordered pharmacy staff to 'get on the ground'

Gunman ordered pharmacy staff to 'get on the ground'

20 June 2023

An armed robber who held terrified pharmacy staff at gunpoint has been jailed for 12 years.

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Roadwork closure of A2 sees motorists faced with lengthy M2 diversion

Roadwork closure of A2 sees motorists faced with lengthy M2 diversion

19 June 2023

Resurfacing work is closing part of the A2 through a village for almost two weeks.

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