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Kennington garage reopens after six-year closure following £500,000 investment
After standing empty since 2018, the former Crouch’s Garage in Kennington has been restored and reopened by local businessman Edmond Sollak…
Gillingham pub owner applies for extended hours and garden bar to meet community demand
The Cricketers in Gillingham has applied for planning permission to extend its opening hours and add a garden bar to accommodate growing in…
Kent's first Polish Cultural Festival to celebrate heritage and community this weekend
The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells will host Kent's first Polish Cultural Festival this weekend, offering a chance to explore Polish tradition…
Maidstone's Five Acre Wood School shortlisted for global innovation award
Five Acre Wood School has been named in the top ten for the World's Best School Prize for Innovation, becoming the first school in Maidston…
Deal restaurant The Court Yard reopens after seven-month fire rebuild
After a New Year's Day fire forced a closure for major repairs, The Court Yard in Deal has officially reopened its doors. Owner Jason Herri…
Interactive memorial to Len Goodman unveiled outside his Dartford dance academy
A new piece of public art featuring inscribed dance steps and famous catchphrases has been installed outside the Goodman Dance Academy in D…
Kent search dog Millie helps rescue survivors in Venezuela
A two-year-old search dog from Kent Fire and Rescue, Millie, has joined a UK team in Venezuela to help locate survivors after recent earthq…
Gravesend firm plans to convert former Debenhams into 33 flats
A Gravesend-based company has submitted plans to convert parts of the former Debenhams and Barclays Bank in New Road into 33 flats, aiming …
Former Gravesend office building to become SEND school with £1m funding
The OMG Foundation is converting a vacant office block in Gravesend into a new school and assessment centre for children with special educa…
Stagecoach to reinstate number 7 bus service in Broad Oak following resident petition
After a local campaign and a 351-signature petition, Stagecoach has agreed to bring the number 7 bus service back to the village of Broad O…
Whitstable School dance teacher Amy Payne wins national silver award
Amy Payne, who leads the dance department at The Whitstable School, has been awarded a silver prize in the Pearson National Teaching Awards…
Single mum Holly Oluwo opens new art gallery in Folkestone after moving from London
After moving from London to Folkestone during the pandemic, Holly Oluwo initially struggled with isolation before finding a sense of belong…