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I visited the best place to live in the South East for the first time and I want to move there
The Sunday Times recently named Folkestone as one of the best places to live in the South East
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Only a true local will know all these Kent words and phrases
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Take part in our quiz to see how many you know
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Plan for new 1,300-home village 'one of largest seen for many years'
Planning applications
Council leader Matt Boughton has taken the unusual step of urging residents to comment on the proposal
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Three cats found dumped in taped-up box by bins
Gillingham
The RSPCA has now launched an appeal to find out what happened the moggies
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Met Office issues 'danger to life' weather warning from 70mph winds
Weather
A yellow wind warning is in place for most of Thursday (March 28)
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Watch: Family stunned as 'ghost' stands next to their sports car two nights in a row
Kent News
CCTV captured a strange white figure lingering at the door of their Audi TT
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Brand new sports bar and restaurant announces opening date
Canterbury
Customers can expect "live sports, flavoured wings and cold beer"
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'Filthy' takeaway with rat infestation shut down
Dover
The Chinese takeaway has been temporarily closed by environmental health officers until they deem it safe to reopen to customers
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Paul O'Grady's husband recalls star's final moments as dog nuzzled face
UK & World News
Andre Portasio says Paul's last was 'the most ordinary day'
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Drivers warned 'expect delays' as roadworks start on key route
Tunbridge Wells
The roadworks in Tunbridge Wells are sure to impact surrounding roads especially in rush hour
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'Dangerous and predatory' rapist beat and strangled woman
Courts
Teodor-Alin Pirvu subjected his victim to a prolonged and terrifying ordeal, after luring her to his home
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Planning a spring clean? Do this if you have a stove or open fire
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DWP confirms millions of people will get £902 extra from April
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is increasing the amount of state pension you get from April 8
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Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey
Celebs & TV
George Gilbey was a well-known face on the Channel 4 show
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Oodie launches huge 60% off Easter clearance sale with Oodies for £29
Shopping
Oodie has slashed the prices on its website by up to 60 per cent - with some Oodies priced at £29
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Dunelm releases outdoor dining set £146 cheaper than B&Q version
Shopping
The six-piece set comes with a table, four chairs and a parasol
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies at 40
Celebs & TV
George shot to fame during his time on the sofa with his mum and step-dad on the Channel 4 show.
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Dunelm launches Easter sale with up to 50% off selected bedding, furniture, mirrors and more
Shopping
The sale is only on for a few weeks
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Martin Lewis in new 'urgent' alert for couples to claim £1,250 with just days to get HMRC claim in
UK & World News
People who are married or civil partnerships need to apply in the next week or miss out on £250
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Tunbridge Wells
Incredible steam train ride through Kent countryside with tasty cream tea
Climb aboard this steam train in Kent and enjoy a traditional English cream tea
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The tiny Kent village with spectacular views that's the perfect place to start a spring blossom walk
Best of Kent
Its traditional country pub in the village shut in January for renovations which could take most of the year
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Villagers' fight against 2,500 homes, schools and health centre continues
Sevenoaks District Council
Protect our Green Belt said Pedham Place and other Green Belt sites should be scratched from the Sevenoaks Local Plan
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"I tried on M&S 'magic shaping' jeans and the results were impressive"
Shopping
The £45 jeans from M&S worked wonders, from accentuating my figure to keeping me comfortable and looking stylish
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This Morning star Lisa Snowdon's 'amazing' eye masks that 'reduce lines' are on sale
Shopping
Lisa Snowdon has shared a look at the Nip+Fab Hyaluronic Fix Extreme4 Hydration Jelly Eye Patches that she uses to keep her under-eyes plumped up and hydrated
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You can get up to 30% off theme park and attraction tickets for Easter
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Discount voucher codes will work between now and April 12
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Shoppers snap up 4K Fire TV sticks for £20 with Amazon spring sale deal hack
Shopping
The high-spec TV streaming gadget has been one of Amazon Spring Deal Days' biggest sellers after it was reduced to its lowest ever price, but savvy shoppers are able to get it for even less thanks to a money saving site
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Wetherspoon eyes plan to open 200 more pubs
UK & World News
Wetherspoons said it now has 814 pubs after selling five pubs, terminating the lease of another five and subletting another three sites
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Six quirky items from Amazon Spring Deal Days shoppers are racing to buy before it ends
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Time to shop in Amazon's spring sale is running out, with just hours left to go these items are proving popular with UK shoppers. From Easter chocolate hampers
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Ferocious dinosaurs are coming to Bexley – don't miss this incredible family day out
Things to do in Kent
Visitors will have the chance to learn more about these fierce beasts that once roamed the Earth, as part of an educational and fun experience
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TV licence warning to anyone using Amazon Firestick to stream shows
Shopping
Amazon Firesticks are currently on sale in the Prime retail giant's Spring Deal Days event
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George at Asda's £16 Stacey Solomon bedding 'looks more expensive'
Shopping
Asda shoppers said the Stacey Solomon bedding is "amazing" and "well worth the money"
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Easter weekend weather forecast for Kent as Met Office predicts 'improvement'
Weather
The Met Office has issued a weather forecast for the Easter weekend, with the south east set to see a slight improvement in conditions after a wet and windy week
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Canterbury police given extra powers after teenagers targeted
Canterbury
The incidents are under investigation and officers are working to identify those involved
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100,000 banned from boarding for holidays because of passport rule
UK & World News
One travel expert says the post-Brexit rule means hundred of people every day are turned away from flights to Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and other destinations
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Man charged after Dominos and Asda petrol station armed robberies
Crime
Staff at the petrol station were reportedly threatened with a knife and Dominos workers with what appeared to be a firearm
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Folkestone
I explored Kent's hidden gem coastal park where it felt like being on a tropical island
You don’t need to book a plane ticket to see tropical flowers and gorgeous beaches this spring or summer
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Get a PS5 Slim with 'free' GTA5 in Very Easter sale deal that saves nearly £90
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Pro-Palestine activists block Kent weapons factory entrances
Sandwich
The protesters attached themselves to each other outside the factory
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Chatham man jailed for child sex offences
Crime
Clinton Woodcock denied the offences but was found guilty by a jury
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National emergency call as worst ever sewage spill figures in our rivers, sea and lakes
UK & World News
A total of 464,056 sewage spills from monitored storm overflows were reported in England in 2023, the Environment Agency said
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I went to Kent's most atmospheric Christmas light display and it was magical
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I went to one of Kent's 'most authentic' Turkish restaurants and now it's my ultimate comfort food
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Hereâs what I learned from speaking with refugees
Sam Honey
I compared Hellmannâs mayo to Aldi, Tesco and M&S own brands and found a better choice for half the price
What the future holds for the Kent Debenhams store that has sat empty for 4 years
Canterbury
Plans to repurpose the large void in Canterbury city centre have circulated for multiple years - but one key issue has prevented any development going forward.
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Children among those brought ashore in Dover after crossing Channel
Dover
Border Force vessels arrived into the Kent port carrying large numbers of people, including young children
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Papa Johns to shut 43 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants - including two in Kent
Kent News
It will close the branches by mid-May and it is not known how many staff are at risk
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Give your garden a spring refresh with 25% off plants, herbs, fire pits and more
Gardening
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Teenage boy confronted in Tunbridge Wells by ten-strong gang who tried to rob him
Tunbridge Wells
Police said he was repeatedly pushed by another boy who searched through his bag
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Kent surrogacy couple caused 'significant distress' by child protection team
Kent County Council
The couple complained to the Ombudsman about their experiences with Kent County Council as they had a baby via surrogate
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Pictures show queuing traffic as convoy head to A20 in Kent for farmers protest
Environment
Here is how the protest unfolded as campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent assembled for a 'go-slow' convoy
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It's Malory Towers, but for real - visit this spectacular independent girls' school
Education
Roedean School in Brighton is putting on two open days in May
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Shoppers hail 'amazing' £10 'botox in a bottle' serum
Shopping
Skincare lovers have dubbed a £10 serum a 'little bottle of magic', helping skin feel plump and bouncy
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Amazon's All-New TV Fire Stick more affordable than ever in surprise spring sale
Shopping
Amazon's all-new, next-generation TV Fire Stick has been reduced in price in the Spring Sale Days event
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Princess of Wales diagnosed with cancer as she speaks of 'huge shock'
UK & World News
Kate Middleton is undergoing chemotherapy after the disease was found in post-operative tests after abdominal surgery in January
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DWP and HMRC confirm Easter 2024 benefits payment dates
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions and HM Revenue and Customs have confirmed the payment dates for benefits over the Easter period where there are two bank holidays
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Crocs that are 'like walking on air' now £15 in huge Amazon sale
Shopping
Amazon has launched its Spring Deal Days sale, with major savings to be had - including these popular sandals
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Aldi shopper says new chilli crisps should be 'illegal' in 'complaint'
Food & Drink
Aldi customer Jainee had plenty to say about the budget supermarket's Chilli & Maple Parsnip Flavour Hand Cooked Crisps
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Cordless vacuum 'better' than Shark and Dyson now only £150 on Amazon
Shopping
Amazon has launched its Spring Deal Days sale, with major savings to be had - including this Samsung cordless vacuum
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Dentist-approved teeth whitener drops below £20 in Amazon Spring Deal Days sale
Shopping
It has a lovely mint flavour that shoppers insist leaves their mouths feeling clean, refreshed and with whiter smiles
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Ninja cuts £100 off popular air fryer as Amazon launches spring sale
Shopping
Prices have fallen on some of Ninja's most popular kitchen appliances, including the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer.
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Gregg Wallace speaks out about people saying he and Masterchef co-host John Torode don’t get on
BBC
The 20th series of Masterchef is about to start on the BBC and the pair spoke about their relationship - and if they'd ever leave
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Easter Bank Holiday M25, M1 and Port of Dover traffic and travel delays warning
Traffic & Travel
Drivers have been told to expect disruption, with the busiest days likely to be Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday
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Convoy of tractors spotted on the A20 in Kent as farmers protest again
Politics
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The Kent area that's one of the most expensive places to rent in Britain as rates soar
property news
Rent prices have increased by almost a fifth in the past year in some areas
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M2 crash sees one person airlifted to hospital as motorway remains closed
M2
Accident investigation work is taking place at the scene
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Mapped: What are your chances of seeing the Northern Lights tonight?
Kent News
Light pollution means that some areas will struggle to see the aurora borealis even if the clouds clear, with some predicting there will be a show tonight
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Best of Kent
The stunning Kent village that's so picturesque you'll want to move there
Everywhere you look there in this gem of a village in Kent there are flowers and beauty
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Boy, 12, appears in court charged with attempted murder after girl stabbed in Sittingbourne
Crime
A 15-year-old girl suffered stab wounds in an incident on Friday, March 22
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M2 closed after air ambulance lands at scene of a serious crash - updates
Traffic & Travel
All traffic has been stopped
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Nine Kent properties identified to temporarily house unaccompanied asylum seeking children
Refugees
There are only two reception centres housing lone asylum seeking children
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Huge Ashford 'flagship' development with 375 homes gets green light
Ashford
The proposals also include almost 35,000 sq m of business space
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Kent News
Gillingham
Three cats found dumped in taped-up cardboard box by bins in Gillingham
The RSPCA has now launched an appeal to find out what happened the moggies
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1,300-home village plan is 'one of largest seen for many, many years' warns Tonbridge council boss
Planning applications
Council leader Matt Boughton has taken the unusual step of urging residents to comment on the proposal
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Man with links to Folkestone and Hythe wanted by Kent Police as appeal issued to find him
Kent Police
Evan Findlay is a wanted man and anyone who spots him has been told to call 999
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning with potential 'danger to life' from 70mph winds
Weather
A yellow wind warning is in place for most of Thursday (March 28)
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Watch: Family stunned as 'ghost' stands next to their sports car two nights in a row
Kent News
CCTV captured a strange white figure lingering at the door of their Audi TT
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Traffic & Travel
Weather
Met Office issues yellow weather warning with potential 'danger to life' from 70mph winds
A yellow wind warning is in place for most of Thursday (March 28)
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Tunbridge Wells drivers warned 'expect delays' as roadworks start on key route
Tunbridge Wells
The roadworks in Tunbridge Wells are sure to impact surrounding roads especially in rush hour
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Easter Bank Holiday M25, M1 and Port of Dover traffic and travel delays warning
Traffic & Travel
Drivers have been told to expect disruption, with the busiest days likely to be Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday
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Convoy of tractors spotted on the A20 in Kent as farmers protest again
Politics
Farmers are converging on Westminster for a tractor protest against "substandard imports and dishonest labelling" they warn are threatening food security. The campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent are assembling for a "go-slow" convoy and drive around Westminster, with organisers expecting 50 to 100 tractors as well as other farm vehicles on Monday evening.
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M2 crash sees one person airlifted to hospital as motorway remains closed
M2
Accident investigation work is taking place at the scene
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Property
Sevenoaks District Council
Villagers' fight against 2,500 homes, schools and health centre in Sevenoaks district continues
Protect our Green Belt said Pedham Place and other Green Belt sites should be scratched from the Sevenoaks Local Plan
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The Kent area where rent prices have increased the most in Britain
property news
Rent prices have increased by almost a fifth in the past year in Folkestone and Hythe
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The stunningly elegant Kent home for sale with a spectacular harbour view
property news
The gorgeous home in Ramsgate is a real eye-catcher
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Warning if you detect a rotten egg smell in your home, act fast
Property
As well as getting an engineer in you may need to seek medical attention
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Final permission given for controversial 250 home estate in one of Kent's best seaside towns
Thanet District Council
There had been 25 objections to this latest application, which seeks permission for aspects such as appearance and layout of the estate
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What's On News
Folkestone
I visited the best place to live in the South East for the first time and I want to move there
The Sunday Times recently named Folkestone as one of the best places to live in the South East
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Lauren James joins Fun Football squad as ambassador
What's On News
The project provides free football coaching across the country
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Children could see their poems displayed across rail network
What's On News
Entries are being invited from children aged five to 13
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The tiny Kent village with spectacular views that's the perfect place to start a spring blossom walk
Best of Kent
Its traditional country pub in the village shut in January for renovations which could take most of the year
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You can get up to 30% off theme park and attraction tickets for Easter
What's On News
Discount voucher codes will work between now and April 12
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Courts
Courts
'Dangerous and predatory' rapist beat and strangled woman in Rochester
Teodor-Alin Pirvu subjected his victim to a prolonged and terrifying ordeal, after luring her to his home
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Boy, 12, appears in court charged with attempted murder after girl stabbed in Sittingbourne
Crime
A 15-year-old girl suffered stab wounds in an incident on Friday, March 22
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Burglars caught fleeing scene after stealing jewellery and cash from Ashford home
Ashford
Jack Grindley, 21, and Leon Melson, 20, have been jailed
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Hit-and-run driver knocked down and killed disabled pensioner who was crossing Chatham road
Chatham
Naomi North denied being on her phone but police were unable to analyse it after she lost it in a park on the night of the crash
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Convicted sex offender back behind bars after sending boy explicit messages
Crime
He used social media apps to befriend his victim and made repeated attempts to meet him on his own
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Jobs
Jobs
Quarter of working mums say parental leave has slowed their career
Over two fifths of mothers felt isolated and disconnected from colleagues upon returning from parental leave
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Adult learners can discover vibrant and challenging courses, learn new skills and meet new people
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Volunteer police officers are making a difference in your community
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Join the force today with Kent Police and help change lives in your local area
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M&S needs 500 more Christmas staff in Kent with discount perks for you and chosen family member
Bluewater Shopping Centre
Bluewater has been identified as the main hotspot with the most vacancies
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New map shows the highest and lowest earning neighbourhoods in Kent
Politics
In one Kent neighbourhood, wealthy residents earn nearly three times the national average wage
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Health
Health
The pros and cons of letting a pet sleep in your bed
A sleep trainer and a relationship expert have explained
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Nutritionist explains how to do the health-boosting Atlantic Diet
Health
The diet has been shown to cut the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure as well as resulting in weight loss
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Why we like our partner's weird smells, according to a psychotherapist
Health
The smells we enjoy should be disgusting, but Dipti Tait has explained why they're not
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Serious illness warning at holiday hotspots as tourists returning to UK infected with diseases
Health
UK Health Security Agency said levels of illnesses from people coming back from breaks at some of the biggest destinations have soared
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Doctor explains best breakfast cereal for weight loss and health
Health
There is also one type of 'healthy' cereal you may want to avoid
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Uk & World News
UK & World News
Charity worker crowned kebab-scoffing king after demolishing 'UK's heaviest kebab box without chewing' in under seven minutes
Max Stanford ate the 2kg portion of kebab in the British Eating League event to claim the title
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Most people unaware of new work rules coming on April 6
UK & World News
The change could alter how, when and where you are allowed to work
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Paul O'Grady's husband recalls star's final moments as dog nuzzled his face
UK & World News
Andre Portasio says Paul's last was 'the most ordinary day'
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Four in 10 Easter bakers admit some of their sweet treats will end up in the bin
UK & World News
Brits are set to bake a whopping 66 million goodies this Easter weekend, from cakes and biscuits to scones - but as many as third will not be suitable to serve to guests
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Nervous parents scrambling for holiday activities as 86 per cent reveal they struggle to keep their kids busy
UK & World News
A new poll of 1,000 parents with children aged between four and 12 has highlighted the pressures on parents, with 65% admitting they find it hard to fit in time around their work schedule.
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Only a true local will know all these Kent words and phrases
Take part in our quiz to see how many you know
DWP confirms millions of people will get £902 extra from April
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is increasing the amount of state pension you get from April 8
Three cats found dumped in taped-up cardboard box by bins in Gillingham
Gillingham
The RSPCA has now launched an appeal to find out what happened the moggies
1,300-home village plan is 'one of largest seen for many, many years' warns Tonbridge council boss
Planning applications
Council leader Matt Boughton has taken the unusual step of urging residents to comment on the proposal
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning with potential 'danger to life' from 70mph winds
A yellow wind warning is in place for most of Thursday (March 28)
The stunning Kent walk named among country's best that's ideal for Easter and ends at a pub
Easter
It also features one of the county’s most unique landmarks
Watch: Family stunned as 'ghost' stands next to their sports car two nights in a row
Kent News
CCTV captured a strange white figure lingering at the door of their Audi TT
1,300-home village plan is 'one of largest seen for many, many years' warns Tonbridge council boss
Planning applications
Council leader Matt Boughton has taken the unusual step of urging residents to comment on the proposal
'Filthy' Dover takeaway with rat infestation shut down
Dover
The Chinese takeaway has been temporarily closed by environmental health officers until they deem it safe to reopen to customers
Harry Potter
Only a true local will know all these Kent words and phrases
Take part in our quiz to see how many you know
DWP confirms millions of people will get £902 extra from April
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is increasing the amount of state pension you get from April 8
The stunning Kent walk named among country's best that's ideal for Easter and ends at a pub
Easter
It also features one of the county’s most unique landmarks
Brand new Kent sports bar and restaurant Wing Kingz announces opening date
Canterbury
Customers can expect "live sports, flavoured wings and cold beer"
Three cats found dumped in taped-up cardboard box by bins in Gillingham
Gillingham
The RSPCA has now launched an appeal to find out what happened the moggies