Joe Taylor has been going to the same barber shop for the past 91 years.

Now 97, Mr Taylor, of Allington, will have to find somewhere else to go when Young’s Hairdressers in Brewer Street, Maidstone, closes its doors on March 7.

Young’s is thought to be the oldest barber shop in Maidstone and can trace its hair cutting and shaving roots back to the late 1890s.

The shop has the memorabilia to show for it - including one medium-sized washable condom, complete with instructions on usage and washing.

• For the full story, see the Kent Messenger – out February 27.