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‘Make it your 2024 resolution to use them – or we’ll lose them’

‘Make it your 2024 resolution to use them – or we’ll lose them’

Even though Secret Thinker was rudely awoken by clanging bells, he says that we need to make sure we use churches – and pubs – or we’ll lose them.

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‘Our pub was struggling - so we’ve turned it into a tearoom’

‘Our pub was struggling - so we’ve turned it into a tearoom’

A historic 17th century village pub which fell on hard times now has a new future as a vintage tea room.

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The best places in Kent to get a fry-up breakfast on New Year’s Day

The best places in Kent to get a fry-up breakfast on New Year’s Day

We’ve selected some of the best places in every Kent district which will be open on New Year’s Day where you can grab a classic fry-up breakfast.

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'You need to be half mad to be a veg farmer in Kent'

'You need to be half mad to be a veg farmer in Kent'

Vegetable farmers in Kent have revealed how they are adapting to survive – with some saying you have to be “half mad” to do it.

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Your guide to what’s on in Kent in 2024

Your guide to what’s on in Kent in 2024

Start filling up your diary for 2024 with fantastic events, festivals, holidays and days out.

Flood alert issued for River Medway

Flood alert issued for River Medway

Do not walk by the river nor drive through flooded roads, warns Environment Agency as it issues flood alert.

Dunelm store closed after ‘emergency incident’

Dunelm store closed after ‘emergency incident’

A homeware store in the county has been closed due to an emergency incident which saw police and ambulance crews in attendance.

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Major disruption after two crashes on either side of dual carriageway

Major disruption after two crashes on either side of dual carriageway

Two collisions on a dual carriageway caused heavy delays for motorists earlier, but all lanes have since reopened.

Man, 62, charged after ‘machete attack’

Man, 62, charged after ‘machete attack’

A man has appeared in court after police were called to reports of a machete attack.

A2 now reopen following crash

A2 now reopen following crash

Part of the A2 was shut while emergency services attended the scene following a collision.

High-speed and Eurostar services resume after travel chaos

High-speed and Eurostar services resume after travel chaos

High-speed services and Eurostar trains are running again, but passengers have been warned of knock-on delays, following flooding yesterday.

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12 of the best Kent restaurants we’ve tried this year

12 of the best Kent restaurants we’ve tried this year

Each week we bring you the county’s most honest food reviews in our Eat My Words column – here are some of our favourite venues we visited this year.

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Estranged dad in court after tagging son in Facebook post

Estranged dad in court after tagging son in Facebook post

An emotional father who was banned from contacting his sons and ex-partner has appeared in court after messaging one of them on social media.

'I was so angry at my husband when he took his own life, but I’ll always blame myself’

'I was so angry at my husband when he took his own life, but I’ll always blame myself’

In a heart-wrenchingly honest account, Melissa Todd describes the visceral shock, guilt and fury she felt in the aftermath of her husband’s suicide.

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The criminals locked up in December

The criminals locked up in December

Here are just some of the criminals, including, burglars, drug dealers, flashers, killers, perverts and thugs who were locked up last month.

The movie map of Kent - have stars been filming near you?

The movie map of Kent - have stars been filming near you?

We look at the Kent castle turned into a Marvel villain base, and the county’s stately home used for a royal rendezvous - all in the name of cinema.

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‘Dull and unwanted' tennis court could be used for sport sweeping the country

‘Dull and unwanted' tennis court could be used for sport sweeping the country

A “dull and unwanted” court abandoned for eight years could be used for padel tennis, the activity sweeping the country.

‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

A 49-year-old who recently became homeless says he was “too embarrassed” to ask for help after his mental health rapidly declined.

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Tunnel reopens but traffic remains on busy motorway

Tunnel reopens but traffic remains on busy motorway

A tunnel has reopened after traffic was queueing for more than six miles due to a broken-down van.

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Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

The chairman of a hospital trust under significant pressure is stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed.

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Travel chaos as all high-speed and Eurostar services cancelled due to flooding

Travel chaos as all high-speed and Eurostar services cancelled due to flooding

Rail services have been thrown into chaos after a flooded tunnel led to all high-speed and Eurostar trains being cancelled for the rest of the day.

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Missing man, 60, found safe and well

Missing man, 60, found safe and well

A 60-year-old man whose disappearance sparked an urgent appeal from police has been found safe.

‘Everyone should say hello as you pass them on a walk’

‘Everyone should say hello as you pass them on a walk’

You wouldn’t do it in the high street, but while on a walk it’s plain bad manners not to give a cheery greeting or smile to those you pass.

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Friends spend £70k to revive ‘neglected' sports club

Friends spend £70k to revive ‘neglected' sports club

A group of mates who clubbed together to purchase a run-down sports club they frequented have revealed ‘exciting’ plans to ‘put it back on the map’.

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Jilted stalker continued to harass woman from behind bars

Jilted stalker continued to harass woman from behind bars

A man who plagued his ex-girlfriend with phone calls and messages attempted to contact her even while in prison on remand for his alarming behaviour.

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Kent’s political winners and losers of 2023

Kent’s political winners and losers of 2023

With the Tories in turmoil and Labour on the charge, we look back at the biggest political stories of the year.

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'Our plans will be great for the village - we aren't like other developers!’

'Our plans will be great for the village - we aren't like other developers!’

A developer insists his plans for new homes will be “great for the area” despite residents fears the village is becoming overdeveloped.

‘Our surgery’s on sale for almost £1m but we’re staying put’

‘Our surgery’s on sale for almost £1m but we’re staying put’

A question mark hangs over the future of a GP practice after its building unexpectedly went on sale for almost a million pounds.

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‘There’s still room for a pub round the back if anyone wants it’

‘There’s still room for a pub round the back if anyone wants it’

An empty unit earmarked for a replacement pub eight years after its predecessor was torn down to make way for a convenience store is still available.

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Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

More than 20 people from Kent have been recognised by King Charles III for their work – including a nine-year-old double amputee.

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