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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bottle of English sparkling wine from one of Kent’s exceptional vineyards.
The percentage of Kent homes being snapped up by Londoners is at its lowest point for five years, new figures suggest.
From an Alexa going rogue to a gateau-eating stranger on a front lawn, we’ve rounded up the most bizarre stories of 2024.
A major route was closed in both directions after a lorry crashed off the road.
We take a look at some of the popular pubs Kent has lost this year, including one dating back to the 15th century.
A young woman was left stunned after a subcontractor turned up at her council flat with a shovel - and buried his cat in her garden.
A police officer was assaulted in a town centre as a sniffer dog was used in a search for drugs.
More services are to be offered at a homeless shelter which provides food and support for rough sleepers.
Police have made 124 arrests as part of a crackdown on violence against women and domestic abusers.
A man’s belated admission to raping a young girl and sexually abusing a drunk teenager has been dismissed as ‘entirely self-serving’ by a judge.
With Christmas looming, pantomime season is in full swing and you don’t always need to travel far to get your festive fix…
A 25-year-old man accused of rape and false imprisonment has been held in custody.
Christmas shoppers have been left unable to access thousands of loyalty discounts following a computer glitch.
If you’re prone to a post-Christmas crash, shake it off with a rejuvenating walk, run or cold water dip on Boxing Day.
An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption, searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.
A disabled man is fed-up with bin men leaving his gate open - as it bangs in the wind and rubbish blows into his garden.
The controversial 50mph contraflow which closed lanes on the motorway is being lifted tonight.
The owners of a popular pub have bid adios to punters as they look to make their dream move to Spain a reality.
A court blunder led to a suspected drug dealer being arrested and hauled before the courts in error.
Motorists looking to get away for the festive period are being warned of long queues ahead of one of the busiest times of the year.
With the number of people using cash for their Christmas shopping rising, we asked Kent shoppers if they are ditching card payments.
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It’s been another action-packed 12 months - take time to look back at the county’s sporting highs and lows in 2024.
Danny Kedwell believes the busy Christmas and New Year period will shape Ashford’s season.
Derek Pestridge wanted to see his company’s name on Ashford United’s shirts, but he ended up at the heart of the club - and loved it.
Isthmian Premier leaders Dover put last week’s defeat behind them by winning at Cheshunt.
Dan Scorer believes Kennington are entering a defining point in their season.
Kent left-arm seamer Fred Klaassen has signed a new deal for the 2025 white-ball season.
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