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Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.

Double trouble as panto casts two dames

Two panto dames will be proving double trouble as one town launches its 10th annual Christmas pantomime.

Roman treasure makes more than £100,000 at auction

A hoard of coins dating back to Julius Caesar’s invasion of Britain that were found in a field in Kent has been sold for five times their value price.

‘Bitter disappointment’ as high court challenge over 2,000-home garden village fails

A tiny hamlet’s legal challenge to plans to impose a garden village of 2,000 homes on them has failed.

£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?

Not long ago, Southeastern was always among the worst-rated franchises - today it’s among the best-performing. We ask what’s changed…

‘Vandals ransacked my boat and left without flushing the toilet’

A boat owner who moored up in a town centre returned from a beer festival to find thieves had struck, leaving him stranded.

Suspect named after ‘man brandishing weapon’ spotted in town centre

A suspect has been charged after a man was reportedly seen brandishing a firearm in a town centre.

‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election

At least 20 Conservative county council members will not seek re-election next May, it is understood.

Two fire crews called to crash

People were being urged to avoid part of a town while emergency services dealt with a collision.

Thousands of waggy tails at one of country’s biggest dog shows

Dow owners and their four-legged friends enjoyed a two-day canine extravaganza.

Triple whammy of delays due to roadworks

Drivers are being held up for up to 45 minutes in part of a town due to a number of water works.

Biker, 51, died after crash ‘while overtaking’

An inquest has opened into the death of a “unique” dad who was “loved by everyone”.

Shoplifter racks up almost 100 convictions

A prolific thief has been jailed after pleading guilty to stealing meat from shops with his girlfriend.

Arrest after BMW stolen from driveway

A man will appear in court this week, accused of stealing a car as well as drug and driving offences.

Six fire engines called to tower block fire

Residents were told to leave their homes after a fire broke out on the balcony of a flat in a town centre tower block.

Iron Age coin hoard could sell for £20k at auction

A rare collection of gold coins discovered by a metal detectorist in Kent are going under the hammer this week.

Former policeman’s anger at insurance firm’s two-year wait to fix ‘£100k’ landslip

A householder says he can’t sell his bungalow because an insurance company has failed to sort out damage caused by a neighbour draining a giant pond.

Mum in court after refusing to pay Wagamama bill because ‘hair was in her food’

A mum-of-two has appeared in court after refusing to pay a large restaurant bill because she claimed there was a hair in her meal.

‘Bitter blow’ as village green bid to stop 435 homes is rejected

A three-year battle to have a stretch of disused farmland declared a Village Green has been lost.

Crash victim flown to hospital

An air ambulance had to take the casualty of a road accident to a major trauma centre.

Man banned after horror crash: 'How am I going to get home?'

A man asked magistrates how he would get home after they banned him from driving following a horror crash which left a woman seriously injured.

Huge plumes of smoke fill sky during blaze

Huge plumes of smoke could be seen billowing in the sky near homes last night after a fire broke out in a cabin and quickly spread.

Two arrests after masses of ‘Co-op meat and cheese flogged in the street’

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing large quantities of meat and cheese and offering it for sale in a busy town centre.

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One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants to reopen

One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants is on track to reopen at the end of the year, despite bosses expecting to be back at the beginning of 2024.

Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event

The unique dining experience includes four delicious courses and takes place at one of the county’s biggest wildlife parks.

Bavarian beer festival to bring steins and sausages to the coast

The Oktoberfest-inspired event is in its second year and boasts German beers and live Oompah bands.

‘I have so many things on my shoulders but I’m not giving up on this pub’

A pub owner says he is refusing to give up on reopening his town centre site despite the building remaining empty since the pandemic.

‘We’re doing well in a dying trade – and could have UK’s best sausage!’

An independent butcher says “making everything” in-house is the secret to success in a struggling industry rife with job cuts

Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

The team behind a free food and drink festival are returning for a second year of street food stalls, live music and comedy nights.

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Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

Double trouble as panto casts two dames

Roman treasure makes more than £100,000 at auction

‘Bitter disappointment’ as high court challenge over 2,000-home garden village fails

£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?

‘Vandals ransacked my boat and left without flushing the toilet’

Suspect named after ‘man brandishing weapon’ spotted in town centre

‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election

Two fire crews called to crash

Thousands of waggy tails at one of country’s biggest dog shows

Triple whammy of delays due to roadworks

Biker, 51, died after crash ‘while overtaking’

Shoplifter racks up almost 100 convictions

Arrest after BMW stolen from driveway

Six fire engines called to tower block fire

Iron Age coin hoard could sell for £20k at auction

Former policeman’s anger at insurance firm’s two-year wait to fix ‘£100k’ landslip

Mum in court after refusing to pay Wagamama bill because ‘hair was in her food’

‘Bitter blow’ as village green bid to stop 435 homes is rejected

Crash victim flown to hospital

Man banned after horror crash: 'How am I going to get home?'

Huge plumes of smoke fill sky during blaze

Two arrests after masses of ‘Co-op meat and cheese flogged in the street’

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One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants to reopen

One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants to reopen

Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event

Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event

Bavarian beer festival to bring steins and sausages to the coast

Bavarian beer festival to bring steins and sausages to the coast

‘I have so many things on my shoulders but I’m not giving up on this pub’

‘I have so many things on my shoulders but I’m not giving up on this pub’

‘We’re doing well in a dying trade – and could have UK’s best sausage!’

‘We’re doing well in a dying trade – and could have UK’s best sausage!’

Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

Food festival organisers are cooking up a storm for second year

Gardens

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Bonner: “We’re trying to get better...we can’t do that sat at home”

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