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The village pub dedicated to wine lovers

Prize-winning wines, a traditional English menu and overnight accommodation - a village’s new pub has it all.

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Letter from Queen Elizabeth II sells for thousands at Kent auction

A handwritten letter penned by Queen Elizabeth II as a child has sold for £25,000 after going under the hammer.

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Alleged drug dealer tells court ‘deal’ was actually meeting to pay for £4K Rolex

A woman accused of drug supply and crashing into a police car as she evaded officers has given evidence in court.

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‘We’re losing all our parking bays during the busiest time of the year’

Businesses say they face a crippling hit as all the parking bays outside their shops are set to be removed for almost two months.

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Try these 13 general knowledge questions on everything from cocktails to crocodiles

Have a crack at the Sheps’ Saturday Social - the weekend’s best online pub quiz.

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Superstar Kent author reveals baby joy - as ‘big budget’ movie edges closer

A best-selling Kent author has revealed she has become a mum - and provided an update on plans to turn her books into “big budget” movies.

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‘It means everything to us’: Classic pictures from town's last nightclub

While many Kent towns have lost their nightclubs over the past decade or so, this coastal venue is still going strong.

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EastEnders actor to star in supernatural stage show

The thriller that follows a group of friends inside a haunted house is heading back out on tour.

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Action after KentOnline investigation highlights parking fines ‘scandal’

Our ongoing investigation into controversial parking fines at country parks has prompted Kent County Council to act.

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Drivers faced delays on M2 following crash

Drivers were warned of delays following a crash on a busy motorway, with emergency crews sent to the scene.

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Kent TV star praised for school fitness comments after podcast 'controversy'

Fitness fanatic Matt Morsia has been praised by fellow stars from the Gladiators for his fitness comments on a podcast after sparking a backlash.

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Jail for duo who operated lucrative drug network

Two men who operated a lucrative drug network – distributing large quantities of cocaine – have been jailed.

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‘It's devastating it's going to close’: Upset and anger at school protest

Frustrated pupils, both past and present, as well as parents gathered for a peaceful protest over the upcoming closure of a private school.

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Mum’s joy at winning £1k thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday

A lucky mum is planning a trip away after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.

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Road cordoned off due to sinkhole

A cordon has been set up around a sinkhole and a road closed after its discovery earlier today.

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Nine years for man who raped and strangled his victim

An offender has been sentenced to nine years after raping, strangling and falsely imprisoning a victim.

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'Explosion rattles windows' after bomb squad called to chemical alert

A chemical alert has sparked a bomb squad and police response near a family park.

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Girls’ grammar school to introduce its own entry test

A grammar school is launching its own admission exam to help avoid the need to tutor for the Kent Test.

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Emotional scenes as 30 learner driver cars join instructor’s funeral cortege

About 30 learner driver cars formed a funeral procession in a touching tribute to a much-loved instructor.

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‘We want answers’: Pupils and parents to protest ‘shock’ merger of schools

Parents, pupils and alumni of a school are staging a peaceful protest over a “shock” merger decision.