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Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

15 December 2023

A critic of a council’s decision to flog a medieval tower has spoken of his “bitter disappointment” after the property sold at auction.

Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

15 December 2023

Former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage bought a coastal home in the county, it has been reported.

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Vicar and TV star castle owner hit back at camel complaints

Vicar and TV star castle owner hit back at camel complaints

15 December 2023

The organisers of a live nativity, which will feature camels walking alongside Mary and Joseph, have responded after concerns from campaigners.

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New fleet could be named after Kate Binslet

New fleet could be named after Kate Binslet

14 December 2023

Punny residents asked to name a council’s new refuse vehicles have made the shortlist with monikers such as Bruce Spring Clean and Meryl Sweep.

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Success... sort of! Percy the Potato finally reaches destination

Success... sort of! Percy the Potato finally reaches destination

13 December 2023

Our test of Royal Mail’s delivery service has ended in success… albeit nine days later than promised.

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‘Camels should roam the desert – not the streets of Kent’

‘Camels should roam the desert – not the streets of Kent’

13 December 2023

Furious campaigners have attacked plans to parade camels through a Kent village in a bid to raise aid for worthy causes.

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Campaign to save Britain’s oldest sauna with surprising Olympic history

Campaign to save Britain’s oldest sauna with surprising Olympic history

12 December 2023

A campaign is under way to restore a Finnish sauna in Kent left over from the 1948 Olympic Games.

Woodland scene made entirely from sugar

Woodland scene made entirely from sugar

12 December 2023

More than 250 hours of work went into creating an award-winning sculpture of hares in a woodland out of sugar.

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‘Forget costly cars – get a motorbike like I did in the Nineties’

‘Forget costly cars – get a motorbike like I did in the Nineties’

09 December 2023

With the cost of learning to drive a car soaring, would people be better off jumping on a motorbike, like reporter Sam Lennon did in the 1990s?

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Inside the secret tunnels at Kent’s most famous castle

Inside the secret tunnels at Kent’s most famous castle

09 December 2023

Once set to be the home of regional government in the event of nuclear war, we take a look at the now-abandoned deepest level of tunnels at a castle.

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Football legends launch first-of-its-kind air dome at Bluewater

Football legends launch first-of-its-kind air dome at Bluewater

08 December 2023

A family-fun, football entertainment air dome the likes of which has never been seen in this country has been launched by four legends of the game.

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From pigeons to Pepsi - inside the abandoned Kent nightclub that’s gone viral on TikTok

From pigeons to Pepsi - inside the abandoned Kent nightclub that’s gone viral on TikTok

07 December 2023

An eerie TikTok video reveals the inside of a derelict Kent nightclub - complete with half-empty Pepsis and nesting pigeons.

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School’s behive project scoops £119k award at climate conference

School’s behive project scoops £119k award at climate conference

06 December 2023

A Kent secondary school has won a huge grant for its innovative climate project at COP28.

Hugely popular Kent air show scrapped for 2024

Hugely popular Kent air show scrapped for 2024

06 December 2023

A much-loved air show will be scrapped next year as the Red Arrows are unable to attend.

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‘Before video games Kent’s secret underground tunnels were our playground’

‘Before video games Kent’s secret underground tunnels were our playground’

06 December 2023

Before the age of PlayStations and the xBox, adventurous youngsters in one Kent town took thrill-seeking to a whole new level – underground.

‘They’re showing their rear ends – it’s insulting’

‘They’re showing their rear ends – it’s insulting’

06 December 2023

Offended residents have described two giant reindeer sculptures “showing their rear ends” to passers-by at a war memorial as an “insult”.

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Inside Kent's new miniature world

Inside Kent's new miniature world

05 December 2023

A new “immersive” tourist attraction has opened up in Kent, featuring a model town you can race around and countless miniature objects

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‘I’m Jason Donovan’s biggest superfan’

‘I’m Jason Donovan’s biggest superfan’

05 December 2023

A mum who’s loved Jason Donovan since she was seven and even has a ‘marriage proposal’ from her idol says her obsession is still going strong.

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‘It’s a miracle’: postman reunited with lost wedding ring

‘It’s a miracle’: postman reunited with lost wedding ring

03 December 2023

A postie who lost his wedding ring just days after his first anniversary is breathing a sigh of relief after it was spotted by an eagle-eyed resident.

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We put delay-stricken Royal Mail to the test with Christmas challenge

We put delay-stricken Royal Mail to the test with Christmas challenge

02 December 2023

We're sending Percy the Potato on a festive adventure – will he reach his destination or spend a lonely Christmas at the sorting office?

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