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‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

21 January 2024

A 100-year-old says he still loves driving – even though potholes on Kent’s roads are “worse than ever” and modern-day motorists have “no manners”.

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Popular pirate-themed play park to shut for upgrade

Popular pirate-themed play park to shut for upgrade

20 January 2024

A popular pirate-themed play area will close once again for an upgrade to ensure its facilities can be enjoyed by everyone.

Singer with cerebral palsy meets ‘hero’ and performs on big BBC show

Singer with cerebral palsy meets ‘hero’ and performs on big BBC show

20 January 2024

A singer with cerebral palsy who uses his voice to inspire others had a starring role alongside his idol on Michael McIntyre's Big Show on BBC One.

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Stink bombs and staff payslips: School time capsule reveals all

Stink bombs and staff payslips: School time capsule reveals all

20 January 2024

Pupils at a secondary school have opened a time capsule from the 1970s.

‘Hidden’ sauna from 1948 Olympics granted listed status

‘Hidden’ sauna from 1948 Olympics granted listed status

19 January 2024

Britain’s “oldest sauna” has been protected for future generations with the granting of listed status.

BBC Question Time returning to Kent location for first time in a decade

BBC Question Time returning to Kent location for first time in a decade

18 January 2024

The BBC’s flagship topical debate programme, which has not been aired from a certain town since 2014, is making a return.

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Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

Libertines star's impromptu gig on Kent street corner

18 January 2024

Pete Doherty, lead singer of the rock group The Libertines, has released a video of himself singing on a Kent street corner.

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Elon Musk’s satellites spotted over Kent again

Elon Musk’s satellites spotted over Kent again

17 January 2024

People were blown away after spotting strange lights in the sky, revealed to be billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites.

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Ahoy there! ‘Floating hotel’ with bar and cinema hits the market

Ahoy there! ‘Floating hotel’ with bar and cinema hits the market

16 January 2024

A massive Dutch barge used during the 2012 Olympics before being converted into a ‘dream home’ with a bar, cinema and 10 cabins is up for sale.

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‘I love my house’s new 1940s decor – even if trolls hate it’

‘I love my house’s new 1940s decor – even if trolls hate it’

16 January 2024

A mum-of-three has decorated her house in a 1940s style for just £3k - and says she loves it despite trolls saying it is “disgusting”.

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'I took my driving test again 30 years after passing and this is what happened'

'I took my driving test again 30 years after passing and this is what happened'

16 January 2024

A lot has changed since reporter Keely Greenwood learnt to drive almost 30 years ago – but has the test got any harder? We sent her to find out.

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House overcome with rubbish up for sale

House overcome with rubbish up for sale

15 January 2024

A derelict property overcome with rubbish, with an abandoned car left in the garden, is up for sale.

The abandoned 'ghost roads' only used by dog walkers

The abandoned 'ghost roads' only used by dog walkers

15 January 2024

We visited two roads linking new-build estates that have been closed to traffic for so long that moss has started growing on the tarmac.

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Boss of popular cafe selling up and leaving Kent after ‘finding true love'

Boss of popular cafe selling up and leaving Kent after ‘finding true love'

13 January 2024

A cafe owner in Kent has decided to sell up and move away from the county after finding ‘true love’.

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Pictures from much-loved Kent pubs that closed in the 2000s

Pictures from much-loved Kent pubs that closed in the 2000s

13 January 2024

We’ve been looking back at some of Kent boozers we loved and lost in the Noughties, where we’d love to have one last pint.

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Town artwork up for 'best mural in the world' award

Town artwork up for 'best mural in the world' award

12 January 2024

A huge town centre painting of a deer made from roses has been nominated for a global accolade.

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Driver’s fury as car damaged by ‘rude’ parking stickers

Driver’s fury as car damaged by ‘rude’ parking stickers

12 January 2024

A furious new driver will be left out of pocket after pranksters slammed his parking by slapping x-rated stickers on his car.

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‘I dug up UK’s oldest shoe’

‘I dug up UK’s oldest shoe’

11 January 2024

A Kent man has appeared on the BBC show Digging For Britain after discovering the UK’s oldest shoe and an “ultra-rare” piece of 4488-year-old leather.

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Top 10 places Kent people are going on holiday this year

Top 10 places Kent people are going on holiday this year

11 January 2024

New figures released by travel giants TUI reveal the top destinations people from the county are jetting off to this summer.

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Off-beak travel: Seagull goes viral after hitching ride on train

Off-beak travel: Seagull goes viral after hitching ride on train

10 January 2024

Footage of a seagull hopping off a highspeed train onto a platform after appearing to have rested its wings has gone viral.

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