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‘I accidentally proposed in front of 40 naked people’

‘I accidentally proposed in front of 40 naked people’

14 February 2025

As lovebirds across the county celebrate Valentine’s Day, we retell the romantic, bizarre and funny stories of how Kent couples fell in love.

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The £20m plan to turn iconic college building into riverview apartments

The £20m plan to turn iconic college building into riverview apartments

13 February 2025

A former college where some of the biggest names in art and fashion trained is to be converted into apartments.

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7 years on - has huge retail park killed the high street?

7 years on - has huge retail park killed the high street?

12 February 2025

Has a £53 million shopping centre sucked the life out of a town’s traditional high street as was feared seven years ago? We went to find out.

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‘It’s murder down here - but is high street car ban and al-fresco dining the answer?’

‘It’s murder down here - but is high street car ban and al-fresco dining the answer?’

11 February 2025

With as many as 20,000 people visiting in a day, fresh plans have been drawn up to pedestrianise a busy high street and make it “better for everyone”.

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A feast of bread and cheese at the bistro with 'No Name'

A feast of bread and cheese at the bistro with 'No Name'

06 February 2025

Nestled among the historic winding streets of one of Kent's oldest market towns, our review destination this week brings us a taste of France.

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‘Children should not have to battle gatekeepers to get mental health help’

‘Children should not have to battle gatekeepers to get mental health help’

03 February 2025

We speak to the organisation set up by parents whose son died by suicide that is helping young people before they reach crisis point.

‘I played in Premier League and FA Cup Final - now I’m a Christian pastor in Kent’

‘I played in Premier League and FA Cup Final - now I’m a Christian pastor in Kent’

02 February 2025

A former Chelsea, Newcastle and Gillingham midfielder has told how he has gone from scoring goals to shepherding souls in a Kent village.

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‘It’s such a huge job - the road might stay shut till 2026’

‘It’s such a huge job - the road might stay shut till 2026’

01 February 2025

How long will it stay shut? Will it reopen as a footpath? We spoke to the team tasked with securing the cliffs on a landslide-hit road.

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'His stupid mistake has changed her life forever - he should be behind bars'

'His stupid mistake has changed her life forever - he should be behind bars'

31 January 2025

Exclusive: A mum has told of her anger after a driver who hit her daughter on a zebra crossing and “changed her life forever” avoided being jailed.

Public divided over fifth city status bid

Public divided over fifth city status bid

29 January 2025

As a council launches another bid at city status, we find out if it’s something the public really want to happen.

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What happens now after multimillionaire’s big plans for town rejected?

What happens now after multimillionaire’s big plans for town rejected?

23 January 2025

Will one of the UK’s richest men appeal a council’s decision to snub his ambitious plans - or could he just walk away?

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11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

21 January 2025

The doomed London Resort is not the first ambitious scheme for Kent that never got past the drawing board.

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'One decision was all it took to lose everything'

'One decision was all it took to lose everything'

20 January 2025

A woman battling addiction became a “true inspiration” as she turned her life around, dedicating herself to helping others - before a fatal relapse.

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

19 January 2025

It adorned a legendary album cover - but the pig used by Pink Floyd broke free and floated more than 60 miles to Kent.

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‘We went from tidying a friend’s flat for cash to cleaning castles and TV sets’

‘We went from tidying a friend’s flat for cash to cleaning castles and TV sets’

14 January 2025

A couple who started a cleaning firm have shared how they went from scrubbing for mates to cleaning castles and major TV show sets.

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‘It’s a privilege to be part of it’: The town market that’s survived 100 years

‘It’s a privilege to be part of it’: The town market that’s survived 100 years

12 January 2025

Residents and traders are celebrating 100 years of their local market, which has finally made its way back onto the high street.

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‘I was 44 stone and hadn’t left the house for six years - then everything changed’

‘I was 44 stone and hadn’t left the house for six years - then everything changed’

12 January 2025

A 24-year-old who has battled food addiction and crippling anxiety that kept him housebound is now making huge changes.

The beautiful Kent coastal walk with amazing history and the perfect pub lunch

The beautiful Kent coastal walk with amazing history and the perfect pub lunch

11 January 2025

Our reporter’s New Year’s resolution is to take more walks across the county - as long as they feature a luxurious lunch and a pint or two.

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‘99p pints at Wetherspoon are the least of our challenges’

‘99p pints at Wetherspoon are the least of our challenges’

04 January 2025

January is always a challenging period for pubs - but how will increased costs and 99p pints from Wetherspoon impact them?

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‘Calling the ambulance service doesn’t mean you’ll get seen quicker in A&E - use it appropriately’

‘Calling the ambulance service doesn’t mean you’ll get seen quicker in A&E - use it appropriately’

31 December 2024

We meet the people keeping the 999 and 111 control room going throughout the holiday period.

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