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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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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‘We had 11 years of heartache trying for a baby – now we’re blessed with four miracle children’
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and cont…
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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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Photos: Giants and a dragon take to the town of Ramsgate in St George’s Day parade
Photos by Frank Leppard A dragon, giants, knights, ladies and hooden horses could be seen parading through Ramsgate town yesterday [...]
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Kent chef wows judges to reach final of BBC cooking show
Another Kanye West concert has been cancelled amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
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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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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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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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Iconic pop trio coming to Kent later this year
Iconic 90s trio 911 are set to perform in Kent later this year as part of a tour celebrating their 30th anniversary.
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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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Ever been to a rave sober? Now’s your chance
Hardened party animals and curious first-timers have the chance to experience a ‘groundbreaking’ music event
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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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‘Significant milestone’ reached as first cash released to transform much-loved venue
Planning applications are also expected to be submitted within days with hopes to start work this summer.
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£5m repair project for Tudor castle with leaking roof
A Tudor castle beset by a severely damaged roof will receive more than £3 million in government funding “to prevent irretrievable damage”.
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Official plans in for ‘UK-first’ hydrogen plant in Kent countryside
Official plans for the UK’s first commercial-scale waste-to-hydrogen plant have been submitted for a site in the Kent countryside.
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Say hello to Port Lympne Reserve’s latest arrival plus get 50% off kids’ tickets
Find all the latest events at Port Lympne Reserve. Or find out more about our experiences that take place, including afternoon teas and safaris with dinner.
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Get out and explore Kent for free with this self-guided pub walk
Swap the crowds and traffic for a slower pace, the path less travelled and a well-deserved pint.
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‘It’s a powerful alternative’: No booze rave planned for manor in Kent countryside
A “no booze” rave will take place in the Kent countryside next month - offering a healthier alternative to dance music events.
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Things to see and do in Thanet, April 17-19
An event celebrating Klezmer music and Yiddish dance comes to Cliftonville next week. KlezMargate at ARK Cliftonville in Albion Road[…]
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