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Former dockyard site earmarked for ‘Mexican tennis craze’

Former dockyard site earmarked for ‘Mexican tennis craze’

23 December 2023

Part of a former navy base is set to be turned into a centre for padel tennis with multiple restaurants.

Disney’s ‘Lightning McQueen’ spotted outside Greggs

Disney’s ‘Lightning McQueen’ spotted outside Greggs

22 December 2023

A father-of-five who has painted his car in honour of a Disney favourite was spotted taking it for a spin around the town.

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Christmas tractor run wows crowds

Christmas tractor run wows crowds

21 December 2023

Thousands of people took to the streets to watch a colourful convoy of tractors pass through several villages.

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Another one! DPD van impaled by anti-terror bollards

Another one! DPD van impaled by anti-terror bollards

21 December 2023

Anti-terror bollards have once again caught an unsuspecting motorist out – this time impaling a DPD delivery van.

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Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in the skies

Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in the skies

21 December 2023

Residents have been left stunned by the sight of rarely-seen multi-coloured clouds in the skies with one snapper crying ‘tears of joy’.

Bodybuilder vows not to give up on turning pro after heartbreak

Bodybuilder vows not to give up on turning pro after heartbreak

21 December 2023

A bodybuilder who dedicates five days a week to training is setting his sights on going pro in 2026.

Does anyone send Christmas cards anymore?

Does anyone send Christmas cards anymore?

21 December 2023

The cost of stamps and rise of social media might have put an end to the annual sending of Christmas cards to our loved ones.

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'She may be gone, but her memory lives on in making people smile at Christmas'

'She may be gone, but her memory lives on in making people smile at Christmas'

21 December 2023

A dad is ensuring the memory of his late wife lives on by decorating his conifer trees every year for Christmas and making people smile.

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‘Creepy clowns with scary sharp teeth’ disturb residents

‘Creepy clowns with scary sharp teeth’ disturb residents

19 December 2023

“Lairy teenagers” wearing creepy clown masks with “huge sharp teeth” have been disturbing villagers in a series of anti-social acts.

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Where to see the best decorated Christmas houses in Kent

Where to see the best decorated Christmas houses in Kent

16 December 2023

With the big day nearly upon us, we’ve rounded up the most festive homes to visit with all your family.

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How to spot steam train as it powers through county today

How to spot steam train as it powers through county today

16 December 2023

A steam train will follow the route of the classic Golden Arrow today – here’s all the timings you need to spot it as it passes through.

‘This dive bar is a hidden gem – but I doubt it will stay hidden for long’

‘This dive bar is a hidden gem – but I doubt it will stay hidden for long’

16 December 2023

A newly-opened dive bar specialising in smash burgers and reasonably priced booze could well turn out to be one of Kent’s hidden gems.

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Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

15 December 2023

A critic of a council’s decision to flog a medieval tower has spoken of his “bitter disappointment” after the property sold at auction.

Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

15 December 2023

Former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage bought a coastal home in the county, it has been reported.

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Vicar and TV star castle owner hit back at camel complaints

Vicar and TV star castle owner hit back at camel complaints

15 December 2023

The organisers of a live nativity, which will feature camels walking alongside Mary and Joseph, have responded after concerns from campaigners.

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New fleet could be named after Kate Binslet

New fleet could be named after Kate Binslet

14 December 2023

Punny residents asked to name a council’s new refuse vehicles have made the shortlist with monikers such as Bruce Spring Clean and Meryl Sweep.

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Success... sort of! Percy the Potato finally reaches destination

Success... sort of! Percy the Potato finally reaches destination

13 December 2023

Our test of Royal Mail’s delivery service has ended in success… albeit nine days later than promised.

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‘Camels should roam the desert – not the streets of Kent’

‘Camels should roam the desert – not the streets of Kent’

13 December 2023

Furious campaigners have attacked plans to parade camels through a Kent village in a bid to raise aid for worthy causes.

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Campaign to save Britain’s oldest sauna with surprising Olympic history

Campaign to save Britain’s oldest sauna with surprising Olympic history

12 December 2023

A campaign is under way to restore a Finnish sauna in Kent left over from the 1948 Olympic Games.

Woodland scene made entirely from sugar

Woodland scene made entirely from sugar

12 December 2023

More than 250 hours of work went into creating an award-winning sculpture of hares in a woodland out of sugar.

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