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Get a taste of this vineyard at an open weekend

Hush Heath vineyard in Staplehurst is set to launch a new winery and tasting room, which visitors can see at an open weekend.

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Can you dig it?

A Kent man has been named the UK's best grave digger and we've been to find out why.

Open the door on Heritage Open Days

It's a free festival of heritage and culture and it's back for a second weekend: here's our guide to what's on offer in Kent

A ploughing match made in history

Age-old technology will be part of a fiercely-fought spectacle this weekend as an annual ploughing match makes a return.

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Countywide newspaper launched

The best stories from across Kent are now available to read in one countywide newspaper.

Police deny Brexit chaos reports

A leaked document suggests police leave in Kent could be cancelled and officers pulled in on rest days if the UK crashes out of Europe.

Hospital parking charges petition handed to No.10

A campaign group calling for hospital parking charges to be scrapped will present a petition to Downing Street today.

Driver left with serious injuries after head-on collision

A man has been left seriously injured after his car hit a verge and collided with another vehicle

Councils to splash out on business taxes

Kent councils have announced plans to spend £35.8 million of money received from business rates as part of a retention pilot.

Vineyard land deal set to make it England's biggest

A winemaker is set to become the largest in the country after a land deal which could make it capable of producing a million bottles each year.

Handsfree as dangerous as drink driving

Drivers are being urged to avoid making calls while at the wheel, even if it seems harmless.

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Mum faces court after taking children to USA

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Sport

Friendly win for Gills

A strong Gillingham team overcame Bostik South Faversham Town on Tuesday night.

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Parrett a plus point

Fit-again Gills midfielder's display was one of the highlights on a frustrating day against Rochdale.

Town test for Gills

Gillingham are set to send a strong team to Faversham Town on Tuesday night for a friendly.

Tredwell retires

Off-spinner James Tredwell has not played for the Kent first team this season due to a chronic shoulder injury

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Women lead surge in dole claimants

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has risen by more than 300 in the last month - with women accounting for most of the increase.

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

Aldi to move into new superstore

Jobs boost as office development opens for business

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