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A2 part-closure comes into force

A2 part-closure comes into force

25 June 2021

A major road closure is in force in parts of the county to allow for resurfacing works.

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Boom in searches for Kent staycations

Boom in searches for Kent staycations

25 June 2021

One coastal town saw a massive 140% increase in Google searches for hotels as holidaymakers eye staycations this summer amid Covid uncertainty.

Air ambulance lands on M2 after crash

Air ambulance lands on M2 after crash

24 June 2021

One person has been flown to hospital after a crash on the M2.

Driver 'going too fast' before fatal crash

Driver 'going too fast' before fatal crash

24 June 2021

A police officer drove the same route as a young man killed in a head-on collision and told an inquest of his findings.

Another big bank announces branch closures

Another big bank announces branch closures

23 June 2021

A market town is set to lose another of its big banks, as Lloyds announces it is closing a town centre branch.

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Flexible rail tickets met with fury over savings claims

Flexible rail tickets met with fury over savings claims

22 June 2021

Rail commuters have blasted a new flexible season ticket as a "con", claiming some journeys are more expensive under the new scheme.

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Pub chain's £300k on outside tents

Pub chain's £300k on outside tents

22 June 2021

A leading pub operator in the county is installing 'stretch tents' at 30 of its outlets to expand outside capacity amid Covid concerns.

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'He was absolutely unflappable'

'He was absolutely unflappable'

21 June 2021

Tributes have been paid to much-loved Kent journalist and author Garry Barker following his death.

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Plans for retail parade next to Aldi dropped

Plans for retail parade next to Aldi dropped

18 June 2021

A long-running bid to open a row of shops next to an Aldi has been ditched despite the seal of approval being within the developer’s grasp.

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When is a village pub not a village pub?

When is a village pub not a village pub?

18 June 2021

Every day's a school day as our Secret Drinker goes in search of the perfect country pub.

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‘So many roles to fill... but we just can’t get the staff’

‘So many roles to fill... but we just can’t get the staff’

17 June 2021

A massive recruitment drive for hospitality workers has been launched - as the industry deals with staff shortages following the Covid lockdowns.

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How much?! Kent's most expensive two-bed terrace

How much?! Kent's most expensive two-bed terrace

17 June 2021

A street in one Kent town is commanding sky-high prices - even for terraced houses with just two bedrooms.

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Are these the UK's best sheds?

Are these the UK's best sheds?

16 June 2021

A bra-fitting boutique at the bottom of a garden and a backyard hair and wig salon are among the Shed of the Year finalists.

Glass milk bottles return to supermarket

Glass milk bottles return to supermarket

16 June 2021

Milk in glass bottles is returning to a supermarket's shelves - but a pint could cost you almost double.

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On the trail of things to do this weekend

On the trail of things to do this weekend

16 June 2021

From colourful art trails to blooming gardens and bargain hunting, we've found five things to get out and do this weekend across Kent.

Why Kent veteran met up with US president and First Lady

Why Kent veteran met up with US president and First Lady

15 June 2021

An Army veteran took a phone call summoning him to meet Joe and Jill Biden at short notice.

The two-bedroom house which used to be a squash court

The two-bedroom house which used to be a squash court

15 June 2021

A derelict squash court converted into a unique two-bedroom home has been put on the market by its owner after more than 30 years.

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Police bust drugs operation in house raid

Police bust drugs operation in house raid

14 June 2021

About £5,000 in cash and a quantity of cannabis were discovered by officers during an early morning raid which resulted in the arrest of a man.

Pub boss: Industry needs an end to social distancing

Pub boss: Industry needs an end to social distancing

13 June 2021

The head of a Kent brewery is demanding certainty from the government over the lifting of lockdown and when we'll get our full freedoms back.

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We're on course for hottest day of 2021

We're on course for hottest day of 2021

13 June 2021

Met Office forecasters suggest temperatures could well hit 29C today, which would make it the top scorcher of the year so far.

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