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‘The secret to our 75 years of being married? A glass of sherry a day’

‘The secret to our 75 years of being married? A glass of sherry a day’

21 September 2024

The couple have been married for 75 years and say there was never any doubt they would be together their whole lives.

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Plans for town’s first-ever Greggs unveiled

Plans for town’s first-ever Greggs unveiled

20 September 2024

Hopes of seeing a town open its first-ever Greggs could soon become a reality, with the popular bakery chain confirming plans to move into the area.

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Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field

Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field

20 September 2024

An archaeology dig has been uncovering the remains of a Nazi V2 rocket that exploded in a field during the Second World War.

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In search of the creepy dolls freaking out walkers in ancient Kent wood

In search of the creepy dolls freaking out walkers in ancient Kent wood

20 September 2024

Discarded porcelain dolls - some headless - have left walkers in an ancient wood feeling unsettled. We set off in search of the eerie figures…

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£1 million bridges will allow wild bison to cross footpaths

£1 million bridges will allow wild bison to cross footpaths

20 September 2024

Footbridges together costing a million pounds are being built so bison can cross public footpaths to roam further afield in Kent.

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Couple’s quirky retro backyard bar shortlisted for international gong

Couple’s quirky retro backyard bar shortlisted for international gong

19 September 2024

A couple who hand-built a mesmerising retro neon junkyard boozer in their backyard are in the running to have it named the country’s best.

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World's last seagoing paddle steamer to return to Kent for ‘special cruises’

World's last seagoing paddle steamer to return to Kent for ‘special cruises’

18 September 2024

People will get the opportunity to step aboard an historic ship when it docks into a Kent town later this month as part of a series of sailings.

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Kent gran to compete on The Great British Bake Off

Kent gran to compete on The Great British Bake Off

17 September 2024

A grandmother-of-10 who loves to host “dinners and parties” is set to compete in the new series of The Great British Bake Off.

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Mystery of eerie-looking woman’s figure in river revealed

Mystery of eerie-looking woman’s figure in river revealed

17 September 2024

The alluring but eerie sight of a woman lying in the river has become the latest attraction to intrigue visitors at a Kent beauty spot.

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Rotten signal box dismantled after 130 years at Kent station

Rotten signal box dismantled after 130 years at Kent station

16 September 2024

A signal box that stood at a Kent railway station for 130 years is to be given a new lease of life after being dismantled.

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Former policeman’s anger at insurance firm’s two-year wait to fix ‘£100k’ landslip

Former policeman’s anger at insurance firm’s two-year wait to fix ‘£100k’ landslip

16 September 2024

A householder says he can’t sell his bungalow because an insurance company has failed to sort out damage caused by a neighbour draining a giant pond.

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Hopes ‘hand-me-down’ Christmas lights will create ‘friendly rivalry’

Hopes ‘hand-me-down’ Christmas lights will create ‘friendly rivalry’

16 September 2024

More than £17,000 will be spent on installing second-hand Christmas lights for the first time in a bid to boost an area’s economy.

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‘We’re doing well in a dying trade – and could have UK’s best sausage!’

‘We’re doing well in a dying trade – and could have UK’s best sausage!’

14 September 2024

An independent butcher says “making everything” in-house is the secret to success in a struggling industry rife with job cuts

Netflix star visits village café while filming new movie

Netflix star visits village café while filming new movie

13 September 2024

Staff were left stunned after The Gentlemen star Theo James popped in for a coffee at their village café.

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Cadet centre given facelift after £6m base plans shelved

Cadet centre given facelift after £6m base plans shelved

13 September 2024

A cadet group campus that was once a Royal Navy base has been given a revamp after costly plans for a new look base were put on hold.

Bargain three-bed townhouse up for auction - but there’s a catch

Bargain three-bed townhouse up for auction - but there’s a catch

12 September 2024

A mould-covered townhouse in disrepair has been listed for auction.

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Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

12 September 2024

After years of disappointment and thousands of pounds spent, our reporter has finally witnessed his beloved team win.

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Impressive replica of historic Spanish ship docks at town pier

Impressive replica of historic Spanish ship docks at town pier

10 September 2024

A replica of a historic Spanish ship has sailed into the county and docked at a town pier.

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‘Piggy in the middle’ Kent footballer goes viral after kicking goalie

‘Piggy in the middle’ Kent footballer goes viral after kicking goalie

09 September 2024

A non-league footballer has gone viral after being caught up in a game of “piggy in the middle” and kicking the opposition goalkeeper in frustration.

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Bid to reunite family with driving licences dating back 90 years

Bid to reunite family with driving licences dating back 90 years

07 September 2024

A hotel manager is trying to trace the family of a motorist after discovering old driving licences dating back to 1935 in a town centre car park.

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