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‘I felt ashamed of my heritage and told Kent school friends I was Italian’
‘I felt ashamed of my heritage and told Kent school friends I was Italian’
Miss Great Britain says she felt "ashamed" of her Palestinian heritage and would tell her school friends in Kent she was Italian.
Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son
Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son
A grieving mum says she “felt sick” after receiving a letter booking her son in for a hospital appointment - 14 months after he had died there.
Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs
Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs
The owners of a popular takeaway which has been in a village for almost 40 years are calling it quits after struggling to keep it financially viable.
Disabled pensioner’s shock as car smashed up in high street
Disabled pensioner’s shock as car smashed up in high street
A disabled pensioner was left shocked to discover her car had been smashed up in a busy Kent high street.
Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash
Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash
A biker has been airlifted to a London hospital after a crash near a Lidl supermarket.
Leisure complex seeks new occupiers to ‘draw footfall’ back to biggest units
Leisure complex seeks new occupiers to ‘draw footfall’ back to biggest units
A town centre entertainment complex which has a cinema, bowling, and a trampoline park has put two of its biggest units up for let.
Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’
Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’
A family has paid a touching tribute to a “funny and generous” sister and daughter who defied the odds and lived life to the full for 60 years.
Elbow to kick off series of summer concerts
Elbow to kick off series of summer concerts
The chart-topping rock band will be the first artist to perform at an open-air seaside venue this summer.
Body found in search for missing man
Body found in search for missing man
Police say a body has been found in the search for a 52-year-old man who has been missing for almost a month.
Major motorway’s contraflow system to be lifted
Major motorway’s contraflow system to be lifted
A motorway contraflow system which can significantly increase journey times will be deactivated tonight.
‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years
‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years
The owners of an independent music shop have announced it will be closing after seeing a steady decline in trade over several years.
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Eat My WordsCoffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown
Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown
The man behind a coffee shop which has opened inside a former tanning salon says he hopes the cafe will be a unique venue for the town.
Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars
Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars
As Gareth Southgate and the England team head off to Germany for the European Championship, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.
‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’
‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’
A husband-and-wife team have transformed a former high street pub into a town’s highest-rated hotel in less than a year.
Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music
Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music
A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.
‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’
‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’
Will one rash decision ruin Secret Drinker’s pub lunch in the sun?
Ousting Tories ‘a chance Scotland cannot afford to miss’ – Sarwar and Swinney
Ousting Tories ‘a chance Scotland cannot afford to miss’ – Sarwar and Swinney
The leaders of the four Scots parties that won seats at the 2019 election faced off in the first televised debate of the campaign.
Rob Burrow final message – ‘We must still dare to dream’
Rob Burrow final message – ‘We must still dare to dream’
His message was signed ‘Rob Burrow, over and out’.
Conservatives propose capping visas in effort to cut immigration
Conservatives propose capping visas in effort to cut immigration
The proposal would give Parliament a direct role in setting levels of immigration, with MPs having a vote on the number.
History making Derry first citizen vows to be a mayor for all
History making Derry first citizen vows to be a mayor for all
Lilian Seenoi-Barr became the first black mayor of a council in Northern Ireland on Monday night.
In Pictures: Sunak puts his best foot forward as polls favour Labour
In Pictures: Sunak puts his best foot forward as polls favour Labour
Nigel Farage’s takeover of Reform UK provided another twist while the Prime Minister was pranked by Lib Dems on the River Thames.
Clacton in recent general elections: What does the data show?
Clacton in recent general elections: What does the data show?
The Conservatives won the seat in 2019 with 72% of the vote.
Taylor Swift fan, 11, makes hundreds of friendship bracelets for the elderly
Taylor Swift fan, 11, makes hundreds of friendship bracelets for the elderly
Devon Dickinson was inspired by her 92-year-old great-grandmother.
Labour set for biggest election victory in party history, poll suggests
Labour set for biggest election victory in party history, poll suggests
The party looks set to win as many as 422 seats, with the Tories reduced to just 140, according to YouGov analysis.
Swinney urges ‘Westminster reset’ on child poverty action
Swinney urges ‘Westminster reset’ on child poverty action
The First Minister made eradicating child poverty his key goal after taking office.
Chief Constable announces independent probe of journalist surveillance claims
Chief Constable announces independent probe of journalist surveillance claims
Angus McCullough KC has been appointed to lead the review.
The full list of items people are being told to store in new emergency kits
When can I see the Northern Lights again?
Wetter winters caused by climate crisis as Kent tries to recover from ‘never ending’ rain
Bank holiday traffic warning amid closures and diversions in Kent
Asian hornet sightings in Kent as county is put on high alert
School fines: Parents face tougher penalties in attendance crackdown
New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day
‘Violence in classrooms of grave concern - children running amok cannot continue’
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
‘Is Rishi’s national service bombshell further proof the Tories have lost the plot?’
Secret Thinker
Secret Thinker
‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’
Paul Francis
Paul Francis
‘Eurostar dumped us, but we’d shack up with a rival’
Chris Britcher
Chris Britcher
'Landlords can end your life on the most petty grounds - tenants have no power'
Melissa Todd
Melissa Todd
‘We should be able to allow people to end their lives with dignity’
Secret Thinker
Secret Thinker
‘Road closures are up 200% and I feel like I encountered every one this weekend’
Lauren Abbott
Lauren Abbott
Kent primary school wins Disney cruise for whole class
Students face disqualification if they search for leaked exam papers online
The children’s meals with the highest salt content revealed
‘Overconfident’ young drivers could face tough new driving licence law
‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run
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Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown
Coffee shop boss pledges to 'offer something different' in hometown
The man behind a coffee shop which has opened inside a former tanning salon says he hopes the cafe will be a unique venue for the town.
Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars
Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars
As Gareth Southgate and the England team head off to Germany for the European Championship, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.
‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’
‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’
A husband-and-wife team have transformed a former high street pub into a town’s highest-rated hotel in less than a year.
Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music
Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music
A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.
‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’
‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’
Will one rash decision ruin Secret Drinker’s pub lunch in the sun?
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