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‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

08 March 2023

On No Smoking Day, our reporter describes his struggles to kick the habit after 40 years - despite the health risks and £400 a month costs...

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Millions to be offered Covid-19 booster jab this spring

Millions to be offered Covid-19 booster jab this spring

07 March 2023

The NHS has announced plans for a Covid-19 spring booster campaign and here are the patients who will be offered another jab.

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How and when to see March's Worm moon

How and when to see March's Worm moon

07 March 2023

This month's full moon - nicknamed the Worm moon - will reach its peak on Tuesday and here's how you can see it.

Get into Kent’s top attractions for the price of a scratchcard

Get into Kent’s top attractions for the price of a scratchcard

07 March 2023

We’ve got a list of all the places in Kent offering free entry and special offers as part of this year’s National Lottery Open Week.

'What KFC served to my baby grandson was absolutely disgusting’

'What KFC served to my baby grandson was absolutely disgusting’

07 March 2023

A grandmother was left "absolutely disgusted" by the state of the popcorn chicken served up by KFC for her one-year-old grandson.

Drivers asked to give gritters time and space as 530 vehicles go on standby

Drivers asked to give gritters time and space as 530 vehicles go on standby

06 March 2023

Drivers are being asked to give gritting teams time and space to work as an Arctic blast bringing warnings of ice and snow moves in.

Snow and ice warnings as cold snap arrives

Snow and ice warnings as cold snap arrives

06 March 2023

Bitterly cold Arctic air is bringing freezing temperatures, ice and the risk of snow to Kent this week as a cold weather alert also comes into force.

'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

04 March 2023

The online reviews for this "Addams family" hotel are scathing - but is it really that bad? Our reporter found out...

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Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

04 March 2023

A mum was left shocked after being asked to fold her daughter's pushchair down on a bus - to allow space for a dog in a pram.

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RAC fears 'pump price shock' in two weeks' time

RAC fears 'pump price shock' in two weeks' time

03 March 2023

Diesel drivers are paying too much at the pumps, says the RAC, which fears any change to the 2022 5p cut in fuel duty will push up prices more.

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Virgin Media hikes prices by staggering amount - but here's how to beat rise

Virgin Media hikes prices by staggering amount - but here's how to beat rise

02 March 2023

Virgin Media has told customers their bills are set to rise 13.8% in May - but we managed to negate the hike and even saved cash too.

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Cold weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

Cold weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

02 March 2023

A cold weather alert has been issued for England with forecasters warning that bitter temperatures with severe ice and snow could be on the way.

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TV Licence rules to be relaxed for King's coronation

TV Licence rules to be relaxed for King's coronation

02 March 2023

TV Licensing is offering communities the chance to watch the King's coronation for free under plans to offer 'special dispensation' in May.

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Last chance to plan coronation street party

Last chance to plan coronation street party

02 March 2023

Homes wishing to celebrate the King's coronation with a traditional neighbourhood knees-up have little time left to submit council street party forms.

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Thousands more shop workers threatened, spat on and abused

Thousands more shop workers threatened, spat on and abused

02 March 2023

The number of shop staff being verbally and physically attacked has doubled since Covid-19 and there are now calls for police to do more.

Use water wisely plea after driest February in 30 years

Use water wisely plea after driest February in 30 years

01 March 2023

Households should continue to use water carefully, says the Environment Agency, after England saw the driest February for 30 years.

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

01 March 2023

TikTok is bringing in screen time caps for children and teens, under new Family Pairing features, alongside new customisable limits for all users.

Urgent pension warning for people aged 45 to 70

Urgent pension warning for people aged 45 to 70

01 March 2023

People aged roughly 45 to 70 are being urged to check their national insurance contributions before a scheme to boost their state pension closes.

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Families await secondary school offers ahead of teachers' strike

Families await secondary school offers ahead of teachers' strike

01 March 2023

Families with a Year 6 pupil will learn which secondary school their child has been allocated just hours before teachers launch their second strike.

Royal Mail releases final stamps with Queen's silhouette

Royal Mail releases final stamps with Queen's silhouette

28 February 2023

The final special stamps to include Queen Elizabeth's silhouette have been unveiled as new collections prepare to carry a portrait of King Charles.

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