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‘I’ve gone from busking in Kent to singing with the stars’

18 June 2023
‘I’ve gone from busking in Kent to singing with the stars’

A former busker from Kent now performs in far more glamorous surroundings – and has even shared a piano with Amy Winehouse and Paul McCartney.

Kent fruit farmer wins huge £30m contract with Aldi

16 June 2023
Kent fruit farmer wins huge £30m contract with Aldi

A family-owned fruit farm has signed a £30 million deal with Aldi to exclusively supply the supermarket giant with British apples and pears.

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National chain reveals high street shop closure

16 June 2023
National chain reveals high street shop closure

A big brand shoe store has revealed that it is to shut one of its Kent branches – less than 18 months after opening.

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Heartbreak as family business ransacked in 90-second smash-and-grab

14 June 2023
Heartbreak as family business ransacked in 90-second smash-and-grab

Staff at a family-run jewellers have been left heartbroken after a crowbar-wielding gang ransacked the shop during a “brutal” break-in.

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Inside the neglected Kent mansion ripe for boutique hotel

11 June 2023
Inside the neglected Kent mansion ripe for boutique hotel

A Grade II-listed mansion dating back to the 16th century and on the market for £2.75m could be developed into a boutique hotel, agents believe.

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Bridges and walkway to view wild bison approved

09 June 2023
Bridges and walkway to view wild bison approved

A £250,000 project to allow bison cross the road and explore a wider grazing while also allowing the public to view the animals has been approved.

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Villagers back bid for quirky camping site in beauty spot

08 June 2023
Villagers back bid for quirky camping site in beauty spot

A bid to open a quirky glamping site offering stays in a double-decker bus and Romany-style wagon has been backed by villagers.

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‘I’ll give you £2,000 reward for my missing parrot’s return’

07 June 2023
‘I’ll give you £2,000 reward for my missing parrot’s return’

Where’s Freddie? The owner of an African grey parrot who went missing two years ago has put up a £2,000 reward.

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Why a mouldy old golf ball could fetch £4,000

03 June 2023
Why a mouldy old golf ball could fetch £4,000

An old golf ball with links to James Bond creator Ian Fleming is expected to sell for thousands of pounds when it goes under the hammer.

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Tunisia offers a cultural and gastronomic twist to that holiday on the Med

31 May 2023
Tunisia offers a cultural and gastronomic twist to that holiday on the Med

Gerry Warren samples a taste of Tunisia – but has a hard act following Jamie Oliver into the kitchen.

Plans submitted for new school and 1,460 homes on farmland

30 May 2023
Plans submitted for new school and 1,460 homes on farmland

More farmland could be gobbled up for housing following the submission of a scheme for 1,461 new homes, a medical centre and school.

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‘I was unconscious in hospital when I met the love of my life’

29 May 2023
‘I was unconscious in hospital when I met the love of my life’

A diabetes sufferer who has lived with the condition for almost 50 years met his future wife in hospital as she nursed him.

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‘We’ve invested £1m in our new pub – it has to be fabulous’

28 May 2023
‘We’ve invested £1m in our new pub – it has to be fabulous’

A couple have launched an exciting new £1 million inn and eatery promising customers “a great experience”.

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Auction house boss defends selling Nazi collection

25 May 2023
Auction house boss defends selling Nazi collection

An auction house boss has defended his decision to sell a collection of Nazi memorabilia, saying: “You can’t just expunge history.”

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Tragic mistake of mum and daughter found dead in burger hut

24 May 2023
Tragic mistake of mum and daughter found dead in burger hut

A fatal error claimed the lives of a mother and daughter who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a burger hut, a coroner has concluded.

Huge ancient Kent woodland up for sale for £1.5 millon

16 May 2023
Huge ancient Kent woodland up for sale for £1.5 millon

An ancient 208-acre wood in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is up for sale for the first time in 150 years.

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Sadness as much-loved ‘McDonald’s lady’ retires after 20 years

10 May 2023
Sadness as much-loved ‘McDonald’s lady’ retires after 20 years

A lobby host at McDonald’s has been lovin’ her job for the past two decades, where she has become a friend and unofficial “agony aunt” to customers.

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Thriller starring Elisabeth Moss to be filmed at Kent landmark

04 May 2023
Thriller starring Elisabeth Moss to be filmed at Kent landmark

Scenes for a new thriller from the creators of Peaky Blinders are to be filmed in Canterbury Cathedral and around the city centre later this month.

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Elusive street artist creates poignant artwork

03 May 2023
Elusive street artist creates poignant artwork

A street artist dubbed Kent’s answer to Banksy has produced another stunning and thought-provoking work – this time on the side of a flooring shop.

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Man found dead on seafront

02 May 2023
Man found dead on seafront

A man in his 60s has been found dead on a seafront after concerns were raised for his welfare.

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