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Kent Bake Off star says show was 'an experience I won’t forget'

A contestant from Kent who became the first to leave the latest series of The Great British Bake Off talks of his time on the show.

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'Who needs CO2 when you have a vegan burger van in a pub car park?'

Anxious about the food supply crisis our reviewer seeks out alternatives to meat – in a pub car park which brings back worrying memories.

Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

A man has been handed a £1,600 fine after deliberately destroying protected habitat for bats and newts, so he could develop his property.

'Top yourself or go to Dignitas!' Fergus' vile abuse

As a decade of harassment earns Fergus Wilson an injunction, here's some of the things he's called me.

Car crashes into bus stop

Traffic is delayed on a main route today after a car crashed into a bus stop.

Kent baker fails to rise to Great British Bake Off challenge

A software engineer from Kent was the first to leave The Great British Bake Off after failing to impress the judges.

Pop acts set to revive the 90s and 00s

Some of the biggest pop acts of the 90s and 00s will take to the stage for a music festival in the open air this weekend.

Rail boss apologises for unacceptable delays

A railway boss has apologised to commuters for suffering lengthy delays for three consecutive weeks on the return to work.

Lorry and scooter crash in town centre

There were lengthy delays in and around a town centre following a crash understood to have involved a lorry and a scooter.

Latest results from Kent's courts

Dozens of people across Kent have appeared in court charged with a range of offences including driving, drugs, thefts and dangerous dog orders.

The team hunting for fly-tippers

We joined council and police officers to search for fly tippers on one of their monthly operations.

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Sport

Hadler set for Stones return

Tom Hadler should be back for Maidstone’s game at Bath City this weekend.

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Angels ready to bounce back

Tonbridge want to give supporters something to shout about following their FA Cup exit.

Chelsea loan keeper showing his Premier League class for Gillingham

Gillingham loan keeper Jamie Cumming showed his Premier League class on Tuesday night with some top saves against Charlton Athletic.

Gillingham forward eager for more after dazzling display

Danny Lloyd helped turn the tide for Gillingham on Tuesday after an all-action display off the bench and now the forward is eager for more.

Bell-Drummond takes three wickets for Kent

Kent batter awarded county cap

Steve Evans on the management fall out ahead of the Charlton match

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Top tips on keeping your pets safe from dognappers

With figures suggesting 2,000 dogs were stolen last yeat, here are the things you can do to ensure your pup's safety.

Do you know why your dog follows you to the toilet?

A dog trainer has explained why pups act in certain ways to help pet owners understand their pooch's quirks.

'Click and collect' puppy buying at risk of becoming the norm

The trend for buying dogs over the internet must stop, says The Kennel Club, which is concerned the habit shows no signs of stopping post-lockdown.

Who should win September's pet tournament?

After some intense battles, it's finally time for you to decide who wins Kent's pet of the month – who are you voting for?

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Pop acts set to revive the 90s and 00s

Some of the biggest pop acts of the 90s and 00s will take to the stage for a music festival in the open air this weekend.

EastEnders star's return in classic children's tale

Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack says she is looking forward to playing a classic baddie when she returns to the Kent stage.

Be a Forest Runner this weekend

A new running event taking place in a Kent forest is not about being first over the finish line, but all about the journey in nature, says organisers.

Celebrating the county's hop crop

Spice up your weekend with five fabulous events

Royal gift marked with anniversary weekend

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My Kent Family

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Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

Youths are turning to baked beans in the latest criminal craze to hit the internet and Tik Tok, prompting warnings from police.

New students risk being the target for tax scams

Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

Is Kent facing an extended half term break?

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Gardens

Spice up your weekend with five fabulous events

Outdoor artworks coming to a Kent castle

Town's sustainable planting will cut carbon

Lavender fields forever

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Kent Junior Wimbledon star shares his wisdom to get more youngsters into the sport

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Rochester mum starts her own cleaning business, however her services have taken her into crime scene cleaning

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Giving mental health issues the chop, Medway barber offers crucial advice while he trims

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KentJobs

Opening date for new Aldi revealed

The opening date for Kent's newest Aldi has been revealed - with the launch heralding the creation of about 40 jobs.

John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

'The end of furlough is unlikely to be a silver bullet to the ongoing shortages'

New students risk being the target for tax scams

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Legal Sector Review 2021

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

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Kent Bake Off star says show was 'an experience I won’t forget'

'Who needs CO2 when you have a vegan burger van in a pub car park?'

'Who needs CO2 when you have a vegan burger van in a pub car park?'

Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

'Top yourself or go to Dignitas!' Fergus' vile abuse

'Top yourself or go to Dignitas!' Fergus' vile abuse

Car crashes into bus stop

Car crashes into bus stop

Kent baker fails to rise to Great British Bake Off challenge