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Shaun the Sheep statue to be auctioned off again

Shaun the Sheep statue to be auctioned off again

27 November 2024

A statue decorated by a popular children’s illustrator is open for bids again in aid of a hospice charity.

Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

27 November 2024

A community has rallied together after Storm Bert destroyed its marquee which hosts the annual Christmas market.

Bus driver told wheelchair user: ‘You give disabled people a bad name’

Bus driver told wheelchair user: ‘You give disabled people a bad name’

27 November 2024

Shocking footage shows the moment a bus driver tells a wheelchair user to “get off” his bus and that she gives disabled people a “bad name”.

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Sadness as seaside kiosk boss calls it a day after 53 years

Sadness as seaside kiosk boss calls it a day after 53 years

27 November 2024

A kiosk boss is pulling the shutters down on her family’s beach venture as she prepares to travel around in a campervan after finally retiring.

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The cost of dying crisis: Rise in ‘pauper's funerals’ as price spirals

The cost of dying crisis: Rise in ‘pauper's funerals’ as price spirals

27 November 2024

With funeral costs soaring more people are being laid-to-rest in public health funerals, while others turn to direct cremations to relieve the burden.

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‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora

‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora

26 November 2024

We’ve had exclusive access inside the only Sephora in the county ahead of the make-up store’s official opening.

Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

26 November 2024

A raft of double yellow lines and residents’ parking areas are planned for a Kent district.

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Everything you need to know about how to be at Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Everything you need to know about how to be at Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

26 November 2024

Jools Holland is once again to host his star-studded New Year’s Eve party in Kent – and the draw for tickets to be there is open now.

‘It was just about to be voted into law - now I’m back at square one’

‘It was just about to be voted into law - now I’m back at square one’

26 November 2024

A former police officer who investigated necrophiliac David Fuller is calling on new MPs to support his efforts to change the law on abuse of corpses.

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Landlords slapped with £25k fine for ‘overcrowded’ HMO

Landlords slapped with £25k fine for ‘overcrowded’ HMO

26 November 2024

Two landlords are thousands of pounds out of pocket after being fined for overcrowding and unsafe living conditions in an HMO.

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Landmark restaurant shut for refurb

Landmark restaurant shut for refurb

26 November 2024

A restaurant next to one of the county’s busiest junctions has temporarily closed while work is under way to create “a fresh new look”.

Hundreds more homes for garden city

Hundreds more homes for garden city

26 November 2024

The third phase of development at a new garden city will include a riverside park, two community centres and an outdoor gym.

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Huge airshow thrown into doubt over road closure uncertainty

Huge airshow thrown into doubt over road closure uncertainty

26 November 2024

An international air show being heralded as the “last hurrah” for a closed airport before its £800 million renovation may have to be called off.

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Shock as fundraising Father Christmas not allowed in Home Bargains

Shock as fundraising Father Christmas not allowed in Home Bargains

26 November 2024

Charity volunteers were left stunned when Home Bargains bosses would not allow a Father Christmas fundraiser to be set up in a Kent store.

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'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

26 November 2024

The boss of one of Kent’s best restaurants has spoken about losing his Michelin star, the impact of the Budget - and the county’s foodie scene.

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Youths on roofs ‘dicing with death’

Youths on roofs ‘dicing with death’

26 November 2024

Terrifying pictures show children climbing on roofs and into windows at an abandoned care home due for redevelopment, sparking fears among neighbours.

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‘It was the wake-up call I needed - now I’ve run every day for eight years’

‘It was the wake-up call I needed - now I’ve run every day for eight years’

25 November 2024

A dad who has run every day for eight years has now set himself another mammoth challenge to raise money for the air ambulance.

Rings and medals stolen from antique shop after two break-ins

Rings and medals stolen from antique shop after two break-ins

25 November 2024

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after an antique shop was targeted twice in 11 days.

Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

25 November 2024

Customers have expressed their shock over the closure of an ale house and tapas bar, with plans to open a new restaurant in its place.

£30m investment in port to meet growing demand

£30m investment in port to meet growing demand

25 November 2024

A key commercial port is set to receive a £30 million development of a new berth and pontoon for use by larger vessels.

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