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The Kent pubs with real pulling power

The Kent pubs with real pulling power

19 June 2020

Secret Drinker raises a glass to his favourite landlords, pub staff - and one particular Irish barmaid

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Restaurant to close down amid Brexit and Covid-19 woes

Restaurant to close down amid Brexit and Covid-19 woes

19 June 2020

A Greek restaurant has announced it will permanently close down next month after five years of operating.

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Laura Ashley stores reopen for closing down sale

Laura Ashley stores reopen for closing down sale

18 June 2020

Bargain hunters will be able to snap up cut-price deals when Laura Ashley stores in Kent reopen for the company's closing down sale.

Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

18 June 2020

A BBC weatherman and expert meteorologists have been left stunned by a 'fascinating' weather phenomenon taking place in the skies over Kent.

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'I thought diabetes was something grandparents got'

'I thought diabetes was something grandparents got'

18 June 2020

A teenage beauty queen is urging people with diabetes not to feel "ashamed" - after years spent struggling to accept her illness.

Hairdresser a cut above the rest with midnight opening

Hairdresser a cut above the rest with midnight opening

18 June 2020

The time for a professional haircut looks to be just around the corner - and one salon will be open the minute restrictions are lifted.

Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

18 June 2020

Card retailer Clintons will not be reopening a Kent branch as bosses were unable to agree commercial terms on its lease.

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Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

18 June 2020

The man who invented iconic TV puppet Basil Brush became a millionaire but shunned the limelight - here's his remarkable story.

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Shock death of ex-Lord Mayor

Shock death of ex-Lord Mayor

17 June 2020

A long-serving city and county councillor and former Lord Mayor has died.

Toast English Wine Week with Kent wine

Toast English Wine Week with Kent wine

17 June 2020

English Wine Week starts this weekend and there's never been a better time to buy local, by toasting the event with wines grown and produced in Kent.

The history behind Kent's statues

The history behind Kent's statues

17 June 2020

As public debate raged over how we should reflect on our history, we looked at some of the stories behind statues in the county.

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'Instagrammers are risking lives for poppy field photos'

'Instagrammers are risking lives for poppy field photos'

16 June 2020

Hundreds of people have been parking up on a dangerous road as they flock to a picturesque poppy field to get the best possible photos.

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'What do these signs mean?'

'What do these signs mean?'

16 June 2020

A council's newly launched social distancing banners have left some people confused as to the message they are supposed to convey.

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BAFTA winner joins anti-bullying film

BAFTA winner joins anti-bullying film

16 June 2020

An award-winning actress is co-producing a film highlighting the damaging effects of bullying.

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The areas of Kent with no Covid deaths

The areas of Kent with no Covid deaths

16 June 2020

Several parts of the county have not seen any coronavirus deaths so far, official data has revealed.

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Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

15 June 2020

A huge backlog of birth registrations has left thousands of parents unable to register their newborn during the coronavirus crisis.

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Wildlife park keen to increase visitor capacity after first day

Wildlife park keen to increase visitor capacity after first day

15 June 2020

A reopened wildlife park in Kent is already reviewing its visitor capacity following a successful first day back in business.

Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

15 June 2020

Demand for £3 face masks at the Co-op has overtaken everyday essentials such as bread, milk and eggs to become the firm's best-selling product.

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'Who wants to pay £10k for PowerPoint and Zoom lectures?'

'Who wants to pay £10k for PowerPoint and Zoom lectures?'

14 June 2020

With school terms cut short and exam periods over, a Kent student weighs up the pros and cons of a new socially distanced university life....

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Reservoir storing 2 million gallons of water planned for farm

Reservoir storing 2 million gallons of water planned for farm

13 June 2020

Proposals for a 100-metre reservoir, which the applicants say will attract more wildlife and boost cherry growing, have been unveiled.

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