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Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

The ScS furniture chain is set to open its third store in the county with a huge discount on offer for its first customers.

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How Jane Austen was inspired by homes in Kent

How Jane Austen was inspired by homes in Kent

They are rarely seen and never touched – but letters worth close to £1m from one of the nation’s most celebrated authors are kept in Kent’s vaults.

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How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

From crackers to festive treats, volunteers at a charity are going the extra mile for a special group of cats still looking for a home this Christmas.

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The people behind the sound of Christmas

The people behind the sound of Christmas

There’s a band of people who work tirelessly to sound church bells across Kent at Christmas – here’s why they do it.

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The stories from Kent to make you smile this Christmas

The stories from Kent to make you smile this Christmas

We’ve reported on many heartwarming stories this year, which we hope will bring some festive cheer today.

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Town centre pub could return after three years away as 'demand is back'

Town centre pub could return after three years away as 'demand is back'

A boarded-up town centre pub could reopen next year as its owner believes demand has returned.

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Village ‘queen’ celebrates 107th birthday

Village ‘queen’ celebrates 107th birthday

A woman dubbed “queen” of the village looks back at more than one hundred years of double celebrations as she marks her birthday on Christmas Day.

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Passenger angry over waiting for train spat at staff when asked for ticket

Passenger angry over waiting for train spat at staff when asked for ticket

A passenger who grew angry during a 40-minute wait for a train spat at a Southeastern worker after being asked to show his ticket.

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Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

A road was blocked in both directions following a three-car crash.

Kent hotel with incredible history goes on market for £1.2m

Kent hotel with incredible history goes on market for £1.2m

A 19-bedroom hotel which played a key role in a town’s history is up for sale for more than £1 million.

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Police probe after human jawbone found on beach

Police probe after human jawbone found on beach

An investigation was launched after a man found human remains on a Kent beach.

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Man drove wrong way out of Tunnel terminal after drinking strong French beer

Man drove wrong way out of Tunnel terminal after drinking strong French beer

A man who downed a strong bottle of French beer was spotted driving the wrong way out of a Eurotunnel terminal.

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‘Only 40 homes should be built in our village in next 15 years’

‘Only 40 homes should be built in our village in next 15 years’

A Kent village is trying to put a lid on new housing expansion by creating its own neighbourhood plan with legal clout to resist “over-development”.

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Popular boot fair to host more events

Popular boot fair to host more events

Councillors have said one of the county’s largest car boot sales can host more events.

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Strong wind weather warning issued

Strong wind weather warning issued

Strong winds are expected to cause traffic chaos and power cuts across Kent.

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Kent at epicentre of hornet invasion

Kent at epicentre of hornet invasion

A beekeeper has warned Asian hornets are here to stay as figures show dozens of nests found in county.

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Mystery surrounds pub’s sudden closure

Mystery surrounds pub’s sudden closure

A family-owned pub, formerly used by smugglers, has shut without warning.

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Changes to smart motorway ‘could prevent fatal accident’

Changes to smart motorway ‘could prevent fatal accident’

Plans to install lay-bys on smart motorways amid safety fears have been welcomed.

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Plan to remove bomb ship’s masts to be reviewed

Plan to remove bomb ship’s masts to be reviewed

A scheme to remove the masts on a sunken war ship for fear they could damage the wreck, laden with bombs, is being re-evaluated.

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‘Bring it on - it would make my year to be investigated’

‘Bring it on - it would make my year to be investigated’

A divorcee who harassed her former husband of 20 years ignored warnings from police to stop sending him ‘disconcerting’ emails.

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‘Hellish’ life for new mum moved into fourth-floor flat with no lift

‘Hellish’ life for new mum moved into fourth-floor flat with no lift

A new mum forced into temporary accommodation 20 miles from friends and family fears for her baby’s safety.

‘My beloved pet will be a banned breed from next week'

‘My beloved pet will be a banned breed from next week'

Dog owners have had to get their pets ready for a nationwide ban of XL Bullys which comes into force next Sunday.

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Shops we’ve loved and lost in Bluewater

Shops we’ve loved and lost in Bluewater

As Bluewater prepares itself for last-minute Christmas shoppers, we look at some of our favourite stores that have come and gone over the years.

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The Kent motorists caught drink-driving in 2023

The Kent motorists caught drink-driving in 2023

We look back at the reckless motorists who found themselves in the dock this year for taking to the county’s roads while under the influence.

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Demolition begins on town centre pub set for cafe and flats

Demolition begins on town centre pub set for cafe and flats

Bulldozers have begun demolition on one of the town’s last empty pubs as it prepares to turn into a cafe and flats.

Church to be demolished for 22 homes

Church to be demolished for 22 homes

A church will be knocked down to make way for a housing development despite neighbours’ concerns the area is “too heavily developed”.

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New parking charges ‘could put children in danger’

New parking charges ‘could put children in danger’

Fears have been raised that parking outside a primary school will become more dangerous if charges are introduced on nearby streets.

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All you need to know about Christmas bin collections across Kent

All you need to know about Christmas bin collections across Kent

Councils across Kent have announced changes to bin collections for this festive period.

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Pub with chequered past set to reopen in New Year

Pub with chequered past set to reopen in New Year

A pub boarded up for more than a year after being at the centre of an animal welfare probe is set to reopen for business under new management

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Three teens jailed after man killed in takeaway ambush

Three teens jailed after man killed in takeaway ambush

The family of a man murdered in a deadly ambush as he left a takeaway say they “will keep him in their hearts forever”.

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