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Town's 1950s makeover for remake of hit TV show

Town's 1950s makeover for remake of hit TV show

A town centre has been been given a nostalgic transformation as filming for a hotly anticipated adaptation of The Darling Buds of May is underway.

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Kent MP branded 'embarrassment' for Hancock tweet

Kent MP branded 'embarrassment' for Hancock tweet

An MP has sparked an online backlash for her tweet to disgraced colleague Matt Hancock in the wake of his extramarital affair.

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Deadly plant spreading in Kent - and 'could soon be in your garden!'

Deadly plant spreading in Kent - and 'could soon be in your garden!'

There are fears a deadly plant growing "like a wildfire" at the side of a busy road could soon invade gardens if urgent action is not taken.

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Air ambulance lands on M2 after crash

Air ambulance lands on M2 after crash

One person has been flown to hospital after a crash on the M2.

Another big bank announces branch closures

Another big bank announces branch closures

A market town is set to lose another of its big banks, as Lloyds announces it is closing a town centre branch.

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Consistent Finn leads the standings

Consistent Finn leads the standings

Faversham flier Finn Smart-Weeden enjoyed another successful weekend in the NG Road Racing Junior SuperSport Championship.

Plans for retail parade next to Aldi dropped

Plans for retail parade next to Aldi dropped

A long-running bid to open a row of shops next to an Aldi has been ditched despite the seal of approval being within the developer’s grasp.

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‘So many roles to fill... but we just can’t get the staff’

‘So many roles to fill... but we just can’t get the staff’

A massive recruitment drive for hospitality workers has been launched - as the industry deals with staff shortages following the Covid lockdowns.

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Are these the UK's best sheds?

Are these the UK's best sheds?

A bra-fitting boutique at the bottom of a garden and a backyard hair and wig salon are among the Shed of the Year finalists.

The two-bedroom house which used to be a squash court

The two-bedroom house which used to be a squash court

A derelict squash court converted into a unique two-bedroom home has been put on the market by its owner after more than 30 years.

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Police bust drugs operation in house raid

Police bust drugs operation in house raid

About £5,000 in cash and a quantity of cannabis were discovered by officers during an early morning raid which resulted in the arrest of a man.

Barry's shock at national award

Barry's shock at national award

Faversham Golf Club’s Barry Sears has won a national award.

Pub boss: Industry needs an end to social distancing

Pub boss: Industry needs an end to social distancing

The head of a Kent brewery is demanding certainty from the government over the lifting of lockdown and when we'll get our full freedoms back.

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Driver arrested after crash at busy roundabout

Driver arrested after crash at busy roundabout

A driver has been arrested and taken to hospital after a crash at a busy roundabout.

Dog found with 'gun shot wound' at roadside dies

Dog found with 'gun shot wound' at roadside dies

An abandoned dog found covered in maggots and badly injured with a suspected gun shot wound has died.

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Abandoned dog with 'gunshot' wound fights for life

Abandoned dog with 'gunshot' wound fights for life

An severely dehydrated dog found covered in maggots and badly wounded from a gunshot is fighting for its life.

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Finn the groove as rider takes four wins

Finn the groove as rider takes four wins

Finn Smart-Weeden led all four races from start to finish at Snetterton - a first for the young rider.

Plans revealed for 45 homes on old rail depot

Plans revealed for 45 homes on old rail depot

A developer has unveiled proposals to build 45 apartments on a disused rail depot which has remained neglected for years.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A man last seen carrying bedding through a town has been found safe and well.

Village hall burlesque 'for all shapes and sizes'

Village hall burlesque 'for all shapes and sizes'

A woman who says burlesque dancing gave her new appreciation for her body is launching classes she hopes will help make others feel more empowered.

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