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‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reign
A historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”.
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‘We pondered over the menu but had to give the £100 bar snack a miss’
Secret Drinker has to flash the cash when he heads out for a beer and a bite in Britain’s smallest town.
Shop boss hit by surge in thefts turns to social media to catch culprits
A family-run farm shop has turned to social media to help catch suspected shoplifters amid a growing surge in thefts hitting local businesses.
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Sewer leak repairs ‘in final stages’ as road near historic landmark set to reopen
Emergency sewer repairs forcing the closure of a key route around a historic landmark are set to be completed as they enter the ‘final stages’.
Plans for traditional sweet shop in former Claire's on Canterbury High Street
The retro sweet chain already operates a number of shops around Kent
Water company gives update as Canterbury Westgate Towers closure extended
Emergency sewer repairs are ongoing
Greggs launches bid to open in former Carphone Warehouse store
Greggs wants to open another outlet in Kent - which would be its 57th in the county.
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospices
It has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices.
Police seal off footpath after sexual assault report
Police have taped off a footpath following reports of a sexual assault this morning.
‘It’s a huge moment’: Breakthrough means work could finally start on thousands of new Kent homes
Work on thousands of planned new homes could finally get underway after a breakthrough in the barrier that has stalled developments for years.
'Worst-case scenarios': Stretches of A299 could shut if £63m funding bid fails
Drivers could see key stretches of the A299 closed in “worst-case scenarios” if a £63 million funding bid fails.
‘I want my Tunisian boyfriend by my side as I battle cancer and grieve siblings’
A mum has told of her struggles to bring her Tunisian partner to the UK as she battles cancer and grieves the deaths of several family members.
Coalition collapses over leader’s WhatsApp message on planning votes
A Kent council has been thrown into political turmoil after a coalition collapsed over a WhatsApp message sent by the authority’s Labour leader.
Terrifying moment machete-wielding burglars in balaclavas stormed home
CCTV images show the moment “cowardly” burglars stormed into a home brandishing machetes - leaving their victims fearing for their lives.
It’d be a tragedy to miss it: Musical created by hit pop group takes to the stage
After 22 million record sales, Steps have launched their own colourful musical featuring their smash hits.
Line up revealed for Kent’s biggest Pride celebrations
The exciting line up and location for the county’s biggest Pride celebrations – taking place next month – have been announced.
Travellers pitch up on farmland - just weeks after plans blocked by council
Travellers have pitched up on farmland weeks after planning permission to station caravans there was denied.
Full list of Kent M25 and Dartford Crossing closures to avoid until May 10
Works will also impact the Sheppey Crossing this week
'Greedy' Ashford blackmailer stole over £20k from vulnerable victim
He has been sentenced to more than three years in prison
Win family tickets to see Kent Spitfires in T20 action this summer
Be part of the action this summer and watch live sport unfold with this fab family prize.