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Archbishop of Canterbury blasts housing crisis as 'blighting the lives and futures of millions of people'
Justin Welby said problems with housing are “blighting the lives and futures of millions of people” and is insistent there is a “moral responsibility” to change this
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The Kent A&E services where patients have been waiting the longest
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Wait times have actually shortened since the year began
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Where and when it will be coldest in Kent as temperatures expected to drop below 0C
Weather
The cold weather will also be joined by showers throughout the week
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Popular food and drink festival returns at stunning Kent castle and is perfect for the whole family
Things to do in Kent
It promises three days of family fun, with food, drink, music, and attractions
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The beautiful town in Kent where grammar schools can push up house prices by more than a third
Tunbridge Wells
House prices in this desirable Kent down can be driven up by 36 per cent because of its grammar schools
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Kent welcomes two huge new Oliver Bonas stores this year
Bluewater Shopping Centre
The stores join two of the county’s biggest shopping hubs
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Call 999 if you see missing girl, 14, from Edenbridge
Kent Police
Keira was last seen at 10am on Sunday, April 21
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Sex offender sexually abused two girls and a woman in Ashford and Dover
Courts
Nicholas Lumsden has been jailed for 14 years
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The adventure park with miniature railway next to UK's longest beach that's the perfect day out
Beaches
This underrated Sussex park is a four-hectare green space just a few minutes’ walk from the beach
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CCTV released as police seek man following 'suspicious' Canterbury incidents
Canterbury
The man was allegedly seen in two locations
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Southeastern and Southern disruption in Kent on May bank holiday sees bus replacements
Traffic & Travel
Some Southeastern and Southern train services will be affected on bank holiday weekend in May
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Here's what the experts say about period pain symptoms, from menopause to endometriosis
Periods
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Kent’s best places for shopping in 2024 including historic towns and popular centres
Sevenoaks
One Kent town centre in particular shone out above the rest
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Home Bargains 'gorgeous' £10 outdoor candle makes your garden look 'lush' and keeps flies away
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Home Bargains shoppers say they 'need' the gorgeous £10 outdoor candle for their gardens this summer
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These were Kent's most oversubscribed primary schools before offer day
Education
Nationally more than 92% of children got places at their first choice school in 2023, but that was not the case everywhere in Kent
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Every Kent road that will have resurfaced and pothole repair work
Kent County Council
Kent County Council has published where in the county it will spend the funding from Government
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Use WASPI calculator to see if you can claim up to £2,950 compensation
DWP
More than 100,000 women in Kent are still waiting to find out if they will get compensation
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The charming village with a medieval church and one of Kent's best pubs
Best of Kent
The village is located on the banks of the Medway Estuary
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Up to 21million people owed money by the DWP, says Martin Lewis
Cost Of Living
You could be entitled to thousands of pounds without even knowing it
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Dogs
National Pet Day: Vote for the cutest dog in Kent in our new poll
We had hundreds of entries, but we've whittled the competition down to just 12
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Live A228 updates as lorry fire near M2 blocks road in Strood
M2
Traffic is building in the area
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Lyrid meteor shower to light up the skies tonight
UK & World News
There will be dozens of meteors streaking across the sky with tonight and tomorrow morning the best time to see them
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Kent Food Fest promises a weekend of non-stop food, music and family fun
Sevenoaks
Kent Food Fest promises two days of fun for all the family - and even your pets
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Opening dates confirmed for Kent's new Zizzi and Wagamama
Food & Drink
Both restaurants will open their doors this May
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Tech expert shares major update coming to Sky TV
Shopping
The provider is set to unveil a free upgrade for all viewers, and it'll be especially revolutionary for Sky Sport fans
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'Divine' perfume with 12,000 five-star ratings now under £20
Shopping
Thousands of pleased shoppers say Ariana Grande's Sweet Like Candy perfume is their "favourite", "smells amazing" and "lasts all day"
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Egg chair worth £227 available for £99 - cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
Shopping
The 'stylish' grey rattan hanging egg chair usually costs £227 but you can get it for under £100 at Wowcher
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Kent's Italian restaurant named among UK’s best shares its keys to success
Best of Kent
Bottega Caruso in Margate has held a place in the Good Food Guide since 2019
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£35 trolley that holds 80kg dubbed 'ultimate solution' when travelling
Shopping
Whether you're heading to the beach, going on a picnic or doing some gardening, this cart could be your 'ultimate solution'
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'Do not eat' warning issued over snack that 'may contain glass'
UK & World News
The product can be returned for a refund
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Amazon shoppers swear by £20 dentist approved teeth whitening product
frontpage
"The whitening strips are amazing! They are only strips I have found that don’t cause sensitive teeth but still make your teeth noticeably whiter even after the first use."
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M25 protestors sentenced after delaying drivers by 6,500 hours
Traffic & Travel
A group, including someone from Kent, have been charged for blocking the M25 at rush hour
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Kent airport to 're-open' for one weekend with 100 aircraft - for really sweet reason
Ramsgate
A Kent pilot is helping to organise the event - with around 100 aircraft expected
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Live Gravesend updates as fire closes busy road
Gravesend
Nearby residents are urged to keep their windows and doors closed
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Kent village with same name as Surrey town is nearly £300k more expensive to live in
Canterbury
But Kent rivals Surrey with its coastal allure and natural beauty
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Best of Kent
Kent's spectacular Roman road is a fascinating journey including a foodie haven
From the Roman's bustling harbour, to ruins, forts and mosaics - Kent is bursting with history from this fascinating time
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Boots shoppers can get Molly-Mae's favourite skincare product 'free' with £45 spend
Boots UK
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Person sustains burns after candle starts fire in Gravesend home
Gravesend
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice around the use of candles following this incident
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A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton speaks of Jonnie Irwin and 'hitting the wall'
London Marathon
Presenter said she was incredibly proud of finishing the London Marathon which she ran 'in honour' of Jonnie
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Kent doctor that saved volunteer who collapsed in hospital gym was in 'right place at right time'
Medway
The volunteer said he "wouldn't be here today" without the doctor's help
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Sam Honey
I explored Kent's hidden gem coastal park where it felt like being on a tropical island
Hedi Mehrez
I went to one of Kent's 'most authentic' Turkish restaurants and now it's my ultimate comfort food
Hedi Mehrez
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
Kent village frozen in time named among UK’s best places for a holiday
Sevenoaks
It has also been dubbed among the nation’s ‘poshest’ villages
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Exact dates you can ride Kent’s open-top seaside bus route with gorgeous coastal views this spring
Stagecoach
This brilliant seasonal service is one of the best ways to take in all the beauty of our gorgeous coast
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Kent’s ‘safest village’ with less crime than anywhere else has gorgeous river walks
Places
There is plenty of stunning scenery to take in, with some amazing wildlife to see along the way
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Child-friendly Echo Dot down to lowest price this year in Amazon deal
Amazon
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Britain’s Got Talent kicks off with Kent singer securing a golden buzzer
Celebs & TV
The programme is back for its 17th series
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New date confirmed for Dartford Crossing closure and diversion details
Dartford Crossing
Drivers will need to follow a diversion route while the key crossing is closed
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Campaigners make final arguments in bid to save green space near Maidstone
Maidstone
They want Bunyards Farm to be given protected village green space to stop more than 400 homes being built there
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Oodie launches 'Nothing Over £39' clearance sale
frontpage
Get reductions on Oodies and T-shirts now
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How to book the Kent coast holiday park that Stacey Solomon didn't want to leave for £75
Stacey Solomon
The singer was praised for her 'down to earth' views saying "There is something magical for kids about a holiday park"
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Shoppers praise 'absolutely gorgeous' £45 supermarket cake for being the 'perfect wedding cake'
frontpage
You can buy it with a vanilla sponge and vanilla buttercream or a chocolate sponge and chocolate buttercream
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I went to city's biggest beer garden and found a new summer favourite
Canterbury
This Shepherd Neame boozer is an absolute must-visit this year
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DWP Universal Credit change call as some people '£2,800 per year worse off'
DWP
The number of benefit claimants who are out of work because of ill health has almost doubled since UC was first introduced, to reach 2.3 million, the Resolution Foundation said
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Energy expert says 'zombie' appliances 'costing you £200 a year'
Cost Of Living
Leaving devices around the home on standby can add up
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Mum retrained as 'professional declutterer' aged 59 after being made redundant
Tunbridge Wells
Jennie Smith, from Tunbridge Wells, was faced with a potentially early retirement when she was made redundant after 20 years as a media access service provider - but she decided to retrain
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Jet2holidays offering breaks to Gran Canaria, Portugal, Turkey and Croatia for as little as 2p
UK & World News
Trips to Gran Canaria, Portugal, Turkey and Croatia are on offer
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Mamma Mia! launches West End Christmas schedule already and you can bag cheap tickets
What's On News
Mamma Mia! fans will be able to see the legendary ABBA-based show across the holiday period this year (contains affiliate links)
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Award-winning bakery that had queues down the street to close
Tunbridge Wells
The bakery has been forced to close temporarily, with its owner launching a fundraiser to keep it going
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New EU checks could mean 'backlog of queues on to roads' at Port of Dover
Port of Dover
The chief operations officer at the Port of Dover has spoken of their plans to avert chaos
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The underrated but charming Kent village with amazing country pubs that people 'can't recommend enough'
Best of Kent
It’s even been named among the county’s ‘most Instagrammable’ destinations
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National Garden Scheme has 35 Kent unique and inspiring private gardens for you to look around
Best of Kent
Kent gems to open include typical 'English country gardens', gardens by the sea and one with an orchard - and at some you can buy tea and cake
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I tried Canterbury’s newest bubble tea café and I’m starting to get the hype
Canterbury
We might not need six different boba shops around the city, but the appeal is becoming clearer
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Manhunt for four people in Gillingham after fight broke out
Crime
Descriptions of the four suspects has been issued by Kent Police
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Latest Kent death and funeral notices including beloved grandparents and Bletchley Park veteran
In the News
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Sevenoaks
Kent's 'most desirable place to live' could get new hotel, homes and more
This regeneration of the town is being described as a "once in a lifetime opportunity"
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Kent town braces itself for closure of last bank
Tunbridge Wells
The only money house left in the Kent town will be Nationwide Building Society
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Girl rushed to hospital 'violently ill' after social media trend
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Mikayla Solomon feared her 12-year-old daughter was going to die
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The eye-opening secret lives of real people in a Kent street told for the first time
Tunbridge Wells
'From the heartbreaking, to the funny, the secret lives of real people in Tunbridge Wells are told for the first time in a book'
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Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by Audi
Kent News
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
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Kent News
Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury blasts housing crisis as 'blighting the lives and futures of millions of people'
Justin Welby said problems with housing are “blighting the lives and futures of millions of people” and is insistent there is a “moral responsibility” to change this
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The Kent A&E services where patients have been waiting the longest
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Wait times have actually shortened since the year began
Bookmark
Week of closures on Kent M2 and A20 for resurfacing projects among roadworks
Traffic & Travel
A key stretch of the M20 will also shut throughout the week
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Sex offender sexually abused two girls and a woman in Ashford and Dover
Courts
Nicholas Lumsden has been jailed for 14 years
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Call 999 if you see missing girl, 14, from Edenbridge
Kent Police
Keira was last seen at 10am on Sunday, April 21
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Traffic & Travel
Traffic & Travel
Week of closures on Kent M2 and A20 for resurfacing projects among roadworks
A key stretch of the M20 will also shut throughout the week
Bookmark
Southeastern and Southern disruption in Kent on May bank holiday sees bus replacements
Traffic & Travel
Some Southeastern and Southern train services will be affected on bank holiday weekend in May
Bookmark
Live A228 updates as lorry fire near M2 blocks road in Strood
M2
Traffic is building in the area
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Live Gravesend fire updates as road closed and people urged 'keep windows and doors shut' - recap
Gravesend
Nearby residents were urged to keep their windows and doors closed throughout the morning
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M25 protestors sentenced after delaying drivers by 6,500 hours
Traffic & Travel
A group, including someone from Kent, have been sentenced for blocking the M25 at rush hour
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Property
Canterbury
Kent village with same name as Surrey town is nearly £300k more expensive to live in
But Kent rivals Surrey with its coastal allure and natural beauty
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New Indian restaurant taking over closed down pub
Medway
The shopfront has been totally transformed ahead of the opening
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Plans for new shops and flats on busy Kent high street
Chatham
The proposals outline the demolition of the existing building to create a new four-storey development containing 23 flats
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What renters want Housing Ministers to change
Property
Since 2010, there have been 16 housing ministers, spending an average of 11 months in the hotseat
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Spring cleaning tips for home organisation with Vicky Silverthorn
Property
A change in seasons is the perfect opportunity to organise
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What's On News
Things to do in Kent
Popular food and drink festival returns at stunning Kent castle and is perfect for the whole family
It promises three days of family fun, with food, drink, music, and attractions
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Dancing gran is star of this year's marathon - despite not taking part
What's On News
She spent hours cheering on the runners with her loud music and megaphone
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The adventure park with miniature railway next to UK's longest beach that's the perfect day out
Beaches
This underrated Sussex park is a four-hectare green space just a few minutes’ walk from the beach
Bookmark
National Garden Scheme has 35 Kent unique and inspiring private gardens for you to look around
Best of Kent
Kent gems to open include typical 'English country gardens', gardens by the sea and one with an orchard - and at some you can buy tea and cake
Bookmark
Exact dates you can ride Kent’s open-top seaside bus route with gorgeous coastal views this spring
Stagecoach
This brilliant seasonal service is one of the best ways to take in all the beauty of our gorgeous coast
Bookmark
Courts
Courts
Sex offender sexually abused two girls and a woman in Ashford and Dover
Nicholas Lumsden has been jailed for 14 years
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'Disgraceful' man assaults medical staff and throws hot drink in Maidstone officer's face
Kent News
Darren Turpin has been jailed
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Medway arsonist tried to start fire at police station
Courts
Edward Midgley threw a lit rag soaked in an accelerant at the reception counter
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Gravesend man filmed beating pet dog in garden banned from keeping animals indefinitely
Gravesend
Javel Pilgrim, who is 25, 'inflicted appalling and totally unnecessary violence on Tessa'
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Men raped teenager and threatened to harm her family if she told police
Courts
Police said she was dragged from a vehicle before the "harrowing" attack by Frank Smith and Leonard Wilson
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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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Pursue your passion with Kent Adult Education in 2024
Partner Stories
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
Partner Stories
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
Men could get £420 a month as new sperm bank appeals for donors
The state-of-the-art centre has VR headsets and donation rooms with soft lights and cosy furnishings
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Six-hour window when you should exercise for maximum benefit
Health
Researchers found one three minute exercise is most important for a health boost
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Scientists say intermittent fasting no better than a traditional diet
Health
A 12-week study of people eating the same foods in two different types of diet found they both lost the same amount of weight
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You can get a note giving you a month off work for £25 without seeing GP
Health
Anyone can get weeks off work by filling in a short form and paying for the paperwork
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Cases of 100-day cough surge by 40% in one week
Health
A vaccine is available for young children and pregnant women
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Uk & World News
UK & World News
Eagle-eyed tradesman captures hilarious parking fail on video
The driver was completely oblivious that their poor attempt at parking had left one of their real wheels sticking up in the air
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It would cost more than £5million a year to make the Back To The Future car roadworthy
UK & World News
The 1982 DeLorean would be the most expensive car by far to run in real life, out of a list of Brits' top 10 favourite movie and TV vehicles
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'Liquid Brazilian butt lift' found on Instagram left mum in agony and fearing amputation
UK & World News
Laura Bassnett forked out £2,000 to have one litre of filler injected into her bum cheeks - but things went badly wrong
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B&M shoppers race to buy 'beautiful' £6 garden lanterns before they go out of stock again
UK & World News
B&M shoppers have praised a £6 decorative lantern that looks 'beautiful' in the garden, especially at night
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Average UK salary falls almost £2,000 short of amount needed to cover essentials, study finds
UK & World News
As a result, 23 per cent of Brits feel they are struggling to make ends meet in the current financial crisis - rising to exactly a quarter of singletons or those living alone
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Archbishop of Canterbury blasts housing crisis as 'blighting the lives and futures of millions of people'
Justin Welby said problems with housing are “blighting the lives and futures of millions of people” and is insistent there is a “moral responsibility” to change this
The Kent A&E services where patients have been waiting the longest
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Wait times have actually shortened since the year began
Week of closures on Kent M2 and A20 for resurfacing projects among roadworks
Traffic & Travel
A key stretch of the M20 will also shut throughout the week
Sex offender sexually abused two girls and a woman in Ashford and Dover
Courts
Nicholas Lumsden has been jailed for 14 years
Call 999 if you see missing girl, 14, from Edenbridge
Kent Police
Keira was last seen at 10am on Sunday, April 21
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Canterbury
The ancient Kent high street named among the UK’s ‘healthiest’
The city centre recorded an impressively low number of empty units
The beautiful town in Kent where grammar schools can push up house prices by more than a third
Tunbridge Wells
House prices in this desirable Kent down can be driven up by 36 per cent because of its grammar schools
The Kent A&E services where patients have been waiting the longest
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Wait times have actually shortened since the year began
Kent welcomes two huge new Oliver Bonas stores this year
Bluewater Shopping Centre
The stores join two of the county’s biggest shopping hubs
Where and when it will be coldest in Kent as temperatures expected to drop below 0C
Weather
The cold weather will also be joined by showers throughout the week
Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury blasts housing crisis as 'blighting the lives and futures of millions of people'
Justin Welby said problems with housing are “blighting the lives and futures of millions of people” and is insistent there is a “moral responsibility” to change this
The Kent A&E services where patients have been waiting the longest
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Wait times have actually shortened since the year began
Popular food and drink festival returns at stunning Kent castle and is perfect for the whole family
Things to do in Kent
It promises three days of family fun, with food, drink, music, and attractions
Week of closures on Kent M2 and A20 for resurfacing projects among roadworks
Traffic & Travel
A key stretch of the M20 will also shut throughout the week
Sex offender sexually abused two girls and a woman in Ashford and Dover
Courts
Nicholas Lumsden has been jailed for 14 years