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Chilham villagers restore 70-year-old bus shelter into a community hub
Residents in the Kent village of Chilham have transformed a derelict, 70-year-old bus shelter into a welcoming space featuring a book-lendi…
Tonbridge School to admit girls for the first time in its 475-year history
Tonbridge School will introduce a co-educational sixth form starting in 2028, marking the first time girls have been admitted to the instit…
Independent veterinary practice opens in former Swanley Wilko unit
Co-owners Louise Howells and Kylie Simons have opened the Swanley Veterinary Clinic in the final vacant unit of the town's former Wilko sto…
Dungeness RNLI rescue solo sailor after yacht drifts towards shipping lane
Volunteer lifeboat crews from Dungeness were called to assist a solo sailor whose yacht had lost power and radio contact near Littlestone B…
Medway to host inaugural arts festival showcasing grassroots talent
Founder Kieron Riddell is launching MedFringe across 10 venues in the Medway Towns to provide a platform for local performers. By keeping t…
Snodland Scout group begins construction on new hut after 12-year wait
After losing their previous building in 2015, the 1st Snodland Scout Group has started work on a new meeting place funded by a £1m governme…
Old School Ravers win the World Custard Pie Championships in Coxheath
The Old School Ravers took home the trophy at this year's World Custard Pie Championships in Maidstone, where 27 teams competed by flinging…
Jaffa the Bracco Italiano retires after donating blood 35 times to help other dogs
Jaffa, a nine-year-old Bracco Italiano from Upchurch, is retiring from blood donation after helping to save the lives of up to 140 other pe…
Coastguard officer Matt Pavitt among Kent residents recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Matt Pavitt, a divisional commander for HM Coastguard, has been awarded an MBE for his three decades of service to maritime safety. He is o…
Whitstable man finds new purpose working as a hospital porter after overcoming addiction
After struggling with severe alcohol and drug dependency, 54-year-old Paul Cozens has rebuilt his life by securing a role as a hospital por…
US government agrees to hand over SS Richard Montgomery masts to the UK
The United States has agreed to transfer the masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, a Second World War shipwreck off the Isle of Sheppey, to t…
Ramsgate father Michael Gorf recovers after mistaking heart attack for minor illness
After experiencing jaw and tooth pain, 41-year-old Michael Gorf initially believed he was suffering from a minor ailment and took paracetam…