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10 unmissable events for your 2024 calendar

10 unmissable events for your 2024 calendar

02 January 2024

From tasty food and drink festivals to must-see live music, we’ve got 10 of Kent’s top events to look forward to next year.

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Firefighters battle hedge blaze spreading to homes

Firefighters battle hedge blaze spreading to homes

01 January 2024

Firefighters tackled a blaze which spread to homes after a hedge went up in flames during the early hours.

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The £5 million cost of parking at Kent’s hospitals

The £5 million cost of parking at Kent’s hospitals

01 January 2024

Latest NHS figures reveal how much people have paid to park at each of Kent’s major hospitals.

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Estranged dad in court after tagging son in Facebook post

Estranged dad in court after tagging son in Facebook post

31 December 2023

An emotional father who was banned from contacting his sons and ex-partner has appeared in court after messaging one of them on social media.

Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

31 December 2023

Whether you want to get fitter or raise money for charity, signing up for a 5k or fun run could be just the motivation you need.

Five fantastic music festivals you won’t want to miss this summer

Five fantastic music festivals you won’t want to miss this summer

30 December 2023

Book your tickets now to Kent’s five must-see festivals, from huge rock headliners to food and music feasts.

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Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

29 December 2023

More than 20 people from Kent have been recognised by King Charles III for their work – including a nine-year-old double amputee.

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Police officers ‘bitten and strangled’ in train station attack

Police officers ‘bitten and strangled’ in train station attack

28 December 2023

Two police officers were taken to hospital after they were reportedly attacked at a train station.

Still hope for museum to honour town’s famous architect

Still hope for museum to honour town’s famous architect

27 December 2023

A town’s civic society has not given up hope of securing a museum to honour its most famous son, the architect Decimus Burton.

Main road blocked after multi-vehicle crash

Main road blocked after multi-vehicle crash

26 December 2023

A main road was blocked this morning after a multi-vehicle crash.

Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

25 December 2023

The ScS furniture chain is set to open its third store in the county with a huge discount on offer for its first customers.

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Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

24 December 2023

A road was blocked in both directions following a three-car crash.

‘Cllr, can women have penises?’

‘Cllr, can women have penises?’

22 December 2023

A councillor has been accused of bringing a “culture war” to the borough by asking the council leader if he thinks women can have penises.

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Suspected shoplifter charged with £500 ‘hats and gloves theft’

Suspected shoplifter charged with £500 ‘hats and gloves theft’

21 December 2023

Police have made numerous charges after upping patrols to protect retailers in the run-up to Christmas.

Hospital placed on highest alert as pressure increases

Hospital placed on highest alert as pressure increases

21 December 2023

A hospital’s service demands are outweighing its capacity as winter pressures begin to rise and a junior doctors strike hits.

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2,100 home-garden village plans shelved

2,100 home-garden village plans shelved

18 December 2023

A borough council has dropped controversial elements of its Local Plan in order to get it past the finishing line.

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Kent anglers fined more than £2k for illegal fishing

Kent anglers fined more than £2k for illegal fishing

18 December 2023

Ten men have been fined more than £2,200 between them for fishing without a licence.

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All aboard the cheese train

All aboard the cheese train

18 December 2023

A railway attraction is going full steam ahead with its popular cheese train in the New Year.

Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim

Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim

16 December 2023

Dress up in your favourite festive costume and brave the cold water for a refreshing Christmas Eve dip.

Ben Elton announces first stand-up tour in five years

Ben Elton announces first stand-up tour in five years

15 December 2023

The comedian, best known for sitcoms Blackadder and the Young Ones, will return to the stage next year with four dates in Kent.

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