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‘I hope it encourages people to explore what we have here’

‘I hope it encourages people to explore what we have here’

04 April 2024

An award-winning designer inspired by her young nephew has launched a children’s activity book showcasing her corner of Kent.

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Call for budding Kent actors to star in bare-knuckle brawl on Amazon Prime

Call for budding Kent actors to star in bare-knuckle brawl on Amazon Prime

03 April 2024

Filmmakers are searching for budding actors to star in a bare-knuckle brawl for a gangster film hoping to “put Kent on the map”.

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‘I quit my boring office job to make bouquets out of cake’

‘I quit my boring office job to make bouquets out of cake’

03 April 2024

A mum who dreamed of becoming a florist quit her office job to make floral arrangements out of cake after teaching herself from YouTube videos.

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Pokémon Gone: Sadness after postbox topper ‘selfishly’ stolen

Pokémon Gone: Sadness after postbox topper ‘selfishly’ stolen

03 April 2024

Volunteers have been left “disappointed” after six crotched Pokémon went missing from their free Easter trail for children.

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Historic naval building which starred in hit Netflix series receives £2.3m funding boost

Historic naval building which starred in hit Netflix series receives £2.3m funding boost

02 April 2024

A filming location for a hit period drama has been awarded a large cash sum to “safeguard the building for future generations”.

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Pet shop celebrates 30 years despite stiff competition from big chains

Pet shop celebrates 30 years despite stiff competition from big chains

02 April 2024

The owner of a pet shop celebrating its 30th anniversary in a town centre has explained why his business is still thriving.

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Flying taxis, free dogs and double glazing: Did you fall for these April Fools Day hoaxes?

Flying taxis, free dogs and double glazing: Did you fall for these April Fools Day hoaxes?

01 April 2024

From flying cars to free dogs and double glazing, we reveal the best April Fools Day pranks across Kent. How many did you fall for?

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‘Our eight XL bullies are running riot – we need a new home!’

‘Our eight XL bullies are running riot – we need a new home!’

30 March 2024

A couple left with a surprise litter of XL bullies are now desperate to move as the rapidly growing puppies are running riot in their home.

Once bustling zoo brought to life with colourised photos

Once bustling zoo brought to life with colourised photos

29 March 2024

A photo restorer has colourised snaps of a town’s zoo to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its opening.

‘Let us give a fitting send-off to George - the man who walked the length of the Earth’

‘Let us give a fitting send-off to George - the man who walked the length of the Earth’

28 March 2024

The family of an intrepid explorer, whose 19,021 mile, six-year walk across the Americas remains a world record, are seeking a fitting tribute to him.

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Driver's hilarious video mocking state of 'awful' Kent road

Driver's hilarious video mocking state of 'awful' Kent road

28 March 2024

A driver has shot a hilarious video mocking the state of an “awful” Kent road in which a huge crack recently appeared

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Shock as snaffling pigs trot past ‘surprised’ commuters

Shock as snaffling pigs trot past ‘surprised’ commuters

28 March 2024

Commuters were left in shock after witnessing two hogs tucking into leftovers and running up and down a hill near a railway station.

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Film crews spotted in Kent town for new season of crime drama

Film crews spotted in Kent town for new season of crime drama

26 March 2024

Camera crews have been spotted in Kent filming a new series of a murder mystery drama.

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Pub sells for £600k - but boss is not leaving

Pub sells for £600k - but boss is not leaving

25 March 2024

A pub has been sold at auction for £600,000 after the landlord has quashed fears he will stop pouring pints

Pokémon whizz, 12, in running for $50,000 world title

Pokémon whizz, 12, in running for $50,000 world title

25 March 2024

A schoolboy is preparing to travel more than 7,000 miles for the trip of a lifetime to compete in the Pokémon World Championships in Hawaii.

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‘How I discover millions for people who never knew they were entitled to it’

‘How I discover millions for people who never knew they were entitled to it’

24 March 2024

An ‘heir hunter’ firm boss shows how he traces unknowing relatives owed millions of pounds and reveals their unclaimed fortunes.

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Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

23 March 2024

A bonfire night event which attracts thousands of people every year has been cancelled due to the “mammoth” three-month-long clean-up task.

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Calls to restore storm-damaged village sign

Calls to restore storm-damaged village sign

21 March 2024

A parish council is appealing for help to replace its village sign after it was damaged in a storm.

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Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

20 March 2024

An animal rescue team leapt into an icy cold lake to help an Egyptian goose who had fishing wire wrapped around her feet.

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Harbour town’s ‘tax-free haven’ hopes are dashed

Harbour town’s ‘tax-free haven’ hopes are dashed

20 March 2024

A historian is hoping “someone with deep pockets” would be willing to fund a cause which would see a Kent town become a tax-free haven like Monaco.

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