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Garden centre boss: ‘Here’s how I know climate change is real...’

Garden centre boss: ‘Here’s how I know climate change is real...’

13 July 2023

With temperature records being broken across the world, we found out how climate change is being felt here in Kent.

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What’s next for the ‘eyesore’ concert hall that once hosted The Beatles?

What’s next for the ‘eyesore’ concert hall that once hosted The Beatles?

08 July 2023

Sixty years ago a Kent concert hall hosted The Beatles, but now as it stands in a state of disrepair residents want to know what the future holds.

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We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

07 July 2023

With beautiful views and a delicious pub lunch at the end, it’s no surprise this riverside walk is one of the most popular in the country.

How ‘garden city’ developer’s millions will be spent on new schools and roads

How ‘garden city’ developer’s millions will be spent on new schools and roads

06 July 2023

A 4,000-home estate has been given the final sign-off after developers agreed to pump millions of pounds into improving local infrastructure.

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‘Doctors were gods – you had to stand to attention in their presence’

‘Doctors were gods – you had to stand to attention in their presence’

05 July 2023

As the NHS turns 75 today, we speak to two long-serving former nurses about what working life was like in the early days.

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Better than Brighton?! The Kent town tipped to be new house-hunting hotspot

Better than Brighton?! The Kent town tipped to be new house-hunting hotspot

03 July 2023

A seaside town which has been grabbing headlines is reportedly set to usurp Brighton as a hotspot for house-hunters – but which has more to offer?

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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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Stepping back in time on ‘magnificent’ steam train journey across Kent

Stepping back in time on ‘magnificent’ steam train journey across Kent

29 June 2023

It’s not cheap at £195 per person, so is this steam train journey through the Garden of England – with champagne all round – worth the expense?

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Inside the arm wrestling craze gripping Kent

Inside the arm wrestling craze gripping Kent

20 June 2023

We visited one of the first arm wrestling competitons held in Kent for years – and tried to get to grips with why the sport is gaining popularity.

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‘I’ve gone from busking in Kent to singing with the stars’

‘I’ve gone from busking in Kent to singing with the stars’

18 June 2023

A former busker from Kent now performs in far more glamorous surroundings – and has even shared a piano with Amy Winehouse and Paul McCartney.

‘Free KFC? The food here is too good to go to waste!’

‘Free KFC? The food here is too good to go to waste!’

13 June 2023

We visited the unique “community fridge” where anyone can grab fresh food for free – including bags of KFC chicken.

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First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

11 June 2023

Work has begun to provide a state-of-the-art community centre and homes at the UK’s largest development for veterans.

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We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

11 June 2023

Named one of the world’s top visitor destinations, we tried out a walk with a stunning mix of natural beauty and top places to eat and drink.

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‘I’ve been a youth worker for 60 years – here’s why today’s tearaways are the worst’

‘I’ve been a youth worker for 60 years – here’s why today’s tearaways are the worst’

10 June 2023

A long-standing youth worker has moved to explain why his community is falling victim to increasing levels of vandalism.

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'All the lads I was playing cards with were never found again’

'All the lads I was playing cards with were never found again’

04 June 2023

A veteran who survived the Sir Galahad Falklands bombing before being pushed to the brink of suicide has credited the RBLI with saving his life.

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Furious flat owners told to pay £11k EACH for repairs to ‘neglected’ building

Furious flat owners told to pay £11k EACH for repairs to ‘neglected’ building

03 June 2023

Shocked homeowners in a block of seaside flats have been told to cough up £11,000 EACH for “essential” repairs to the building.

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The ‘wonky’ £90k house in street where neighbours fear homes will sink again

The ‘wonky’ £90k house in street where neighbours fear homes will sink again

01 June 2023

A ‘wonky’ house condemned after a giant sinkhole opened up outside is set to be auctioned off again – much to the frustration of neighbours.

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The reason why so many Londoners think they actually live in Kent

The reason why so many Londoners think they actually live in Kent

30 May 2023

For decades there’s been confusion over where Kent ends and London begins so our reporters went out and about to find out more.

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How a once buzzing pub became one of Kent’s biggest eyesores

How a once buzzing pub became one of Kent’s biggest eyesores

27 May 2023

Located next to a major road, a pub that shut just eight years ago has rapidly fallen into a derelict state – but will it ever reopen?

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Army chief supports our Homes for Heroes campaign

Army chief supports our Homes for Heroes campaign

21 May 2023

The former head of the British Army has spoken of the difficulties faced by our ex-servicemen and how the Kent public can help.

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