Man to run marathon months after heart surgery
The Kent teacher is raising funds for a charity that helped when he was born with a heart condition.
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‘I rebuilt my life through baking - now our farm café is one of Kent’s best’
A mum who turned a field into a family-favourite farm and café is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Ricky Gervais donation pays for dog’s surgery after labrador thrown off city wall
A generous donation from Ricky Gervais to an animal charity paid for a dog’s urgently needed surgery after the pooch was thrown off a wall.
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Lily the therapy dog joins NHS hospitals group
Lily the floodle is helping out at East Kent Hospitals as her owner works with the haemophilia team.
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Ramsgate construction firm bosses set up Foundations for Life to deliver life-changing builds and support for families in need
Significant progress has been made on the Margate Digital project; a contractor has been appointed to deliver three projects within Ramsgate’s Pathfinder scheme and the project to refurbish Ramsgate’s Clock House buildin…
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Chance encounter leads man, 86, to walk 100 miles
Mike Patrick, from Kent, is walking in aid of Cure EB for Poppy, 14, who has the skin condition.
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‘We had 11 years of heartache trying for a baby – now we’re blessed with four miracle children’
Helen and Stephane Delgard were told they may never have children, but they are now celebrating their own Christmas miracle baby after an 11 year battle to conceive
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Ramsgate artist Abbie defiant in face of terminal cancer with launch of solo exhibition My Last Rodeo
When Ramsgate artist Abbie Ziegler’s aggressive breast cancer returned she was told, bluntly, she had six months to live without [...]
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‘It’s the perfect opportunity!’: Four friends take over ‘dream’ Kent vineyard
A group of friends who have known each other for almost two decades have taken over the running of a Kent vineyard.
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Works to reopen much-loved Winter Gardens in Margate could start this summer
The venue has hosted acts from Oasis to The Beatles throughout its history
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'It has completely changed my life’: Woman finally given hysterectomy for crippling condition after 10-year battle
A woman’s life has “changed completely” after she was finally given a hysterectomy after begging doctors for 10 years. Jilly-Anne Skinner, from Broadstairs, first began suffering pain due to endometriosis at 15. At 23, s…
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Couple’s plans to grow flourishing new The Meadow Market at St Nicholas at Wade
A pop-up cake stall in a couple’s St Nicholas-at-Wade garden last Christmas was so popular it has now evolved into [...]
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I tried Kent's hidden gem cafe where every cuppa goes towards a good cause
If you want a cosy atmosphere and delicious cake then look no further
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Creative duo open colourful new gallery in Broadstairs High Street
From internationally-acclaimed to individual galleries and artist studios, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate has a growing art offering and scene
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Kent chef wows judges to reach final of BBC cooking show
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Kent’s largest college group receives more than £3 million government funding
Kent’s largest college group is set to receive more than £3 million in government investment to revamp its facilities.
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‘This is much needed investment into one of our most treasured historic sites’
Mike Tapp MP welcomes news that a Kent landmark will receive £3m as part of the government’s £127.8m investment in cultural venues across England.
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Heritage railway reopens after bridge installation
The railway in Tunbridge Wells says it is excited to resume full operations.
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Seafront venue's £2m refurb start confirmed
A £2 million refurbishment of a 100-year-old seafront music hall and theatre is set to begin, council bosses have confirmed.
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‘Classy’ cocktail bar and restaurant with sea view opens
A former pub with a sea view has reopened as a cocktail bar and restaurant after a “five-figure” revamp.
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Kent man becomes overnight millionaire after buying tickets night before lotto draw
A man has won £1,000,000 after an advert convinced him he could win if he bought lottery tickets.
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‘Classy’ cocktail bar and restaurant with sea view opens
A former pub with a sea view has reopened as a cocktail bar and restaurant after a “five-figure” revamp.
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Former teacher whose pupil was murdered opens new Kent art exhibition
A teacher-turned artist whose pupil was murdered hopes her new gallery show helps “make women visible” and contradict misogynist narratives.
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'It has completely changed my life’: Woman finally given hysterectomy for crippling condition after 10-year battle
A woman’s life has “changed completely” after she was finally given a hysterectomy, having spent 10 years begging doctors.
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Young girl from Tunbridge Wells with brain tumour wants to find 'all the Kirstys in the world'
The campaign has already identified more than 6,000 Kirstys worldwide
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Landmark with ‘vital role in Kent’ granted £865k for ‘essential maintenance’
One of Kent’s landmark tourist attractions is receiving £865,000 funding to carry out “essential maintenance” and repairs.
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Summer kick off for £2 million King’s Hall revamp
Ensuring Herne Bay's King's Hall is fit for an exciting future is the key aim behind the city council's £2 million revamp of the venue. The post Summer kick off for £2 million King’s Hall revamp appeared first …
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‘Vital’ hospital unit reopens after major refurb
A ‘vital’ hospital unit which provides treatment to some of the county’s sickest patients has reopened amid a huge refurbishment.
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Bosses reveal plans for Kent’s next seaside sauna
Bosses behind a seaside sauna business have announced further expansion plans for another Kent venue at a well-known coastal beauty spot.
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How Kent shaped two of Britain's most popular children's shows as 50-year mystery solved
A handcrafted figure has at long last been returned to its family at a Kent museum
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