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My exhausting, anxious and liberating quest to make new friends

In 2022, The Independent’s travel editor Helen Coffey moved to Folkestone in Kent after years spent pining for the sea while living in London. There was one problem – she didn’t know a soul

The Independent UK

Inside 'UK's worst KFC restaurant' as hungry Brits warned 'don't go there'

Chicken fans have fumed at KFC's restaurant in Chestfield near Whitstable in Kent in a string of furious reviews on TripAdvisor, leading to an apology from "the colonel"

Daily Mirror

Anti-Tory parties urged to oust Conservatives from 'tragedy councils' - see full list

The campaign group Compass wants progressive parties to work together rather than compete for votes across swatches of the country, saying cooperation could help oust Conservatives

Daily Mirror

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Archbishop of Canterbury leads Palm Sunday procession

The head of the Church of England joined a parade in the Kent city.

The Independent UK

Dover delays: Children in appalling conditions as tailbacks continue despite extra sailings

One teacher waiting with a coach full of 42 children labelled the conditions as "disgusting", saying they had no water, food or toilet facilities since arriving at the Port of Dover

Daily Mirror

Why Brexit is to blame for holiday traffic chaos at Dover

The Man Who Pays His Way: We asked for a hard EU frontier in southeast Kent, plus tougher passport controls

The Independent UK

Reality of seaside town named one of UK's best places to live as residents can't afford rent

Folkestone in Kent has become a desirable destination for house-hunters thanks to multi-million pound regeneration project, but the reality for locals is different

Daily Mirror

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Flowers and dog treats among tributes left outside Paul O'Grady's home

People who lived near the presenter's farm have spoken of their loss

Wales Online

Dog treats among tributes left outside Paul O’Grady’s Kent farm

Neighbours in the village of Adlington said the TV star was ‘wonderful’ and spoke of the ‘real loss’ they felt at his unexpected death.

The Independent UK

Disused UK airport once busier than Gatwick to restart passenger flights this summer

London Ashford Airport, also known as Lydd, will see Air Alderney flights take off from this summer, the first time commercial flights have operated from the Kent airport since 2018

Daily Mirror

Best places to live in the UK revealed - see where your hometown ranks on the list

If you're on the hunt for a new place to live in the UK other than London, check out this list of the top 250 places to live outside of London to give you some ideas

Daily Mirror

‘You walked in and your heart sank’: the shocking inside story of Manston detention centre

Last year, the short-term facility in Kent ballooned into a vast, unsafe camp holding thousands of people, including children. How did our asylum system get so broken – and what does it reveal about Rishi Sunak’s promise to stop the small boats?

The Guardian - UK

Dogs, rice, and chicken wings: Motorists punished for odd behaviour while driving

Police in Warwickshire launched a crackdown this week on bad behaviour from motorists, revealing a “worrying” trend of drivers watching TV or even films while on the move.

Evening Standard

Serving policeman in court for ‘seeking to pursue improper relationship’

Matthew Peall, of Kent Police, is charged with misconduct in a public office.

The Independent UK

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Alert issued after dozens of cats are shaved in mystery spate of cruel attacks

Animal welfare groups and the RSPCA in Kent have warned pet owners to be vigilant after dozens of attacks involving cats being shaved with clippers reported in recent weeks

Daily Record

Wanted fraudster used 'organic produce' scam to prey on Scots who thought they were supporting local farms

Mark Bullen is currently wanted by Kent Police for a series of rackets he ran across the UK.

Evening Standard

Kent Police poster declared rape and sexual assault as ‘non-emergency’ crime

The poster was slammed online as horrendous

Evening Standard

Commuter areas where London renters save up to £400 a month — even after train costs

‘Inner commuter belt’ areas offering the highest savings for exiting tenants compared to the cost of renting in Greater London

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UK's cheapest seaside resorts revealed with bargain ice creams and hotel stays

Hythe in Kent offers the biggest bargains for those looking for a place to stay, a fish and chip dinner, and a scoop of ice cream, according to research by Independent Cottages

The Independent UK

Senior nurse sacked after telling disabled care home resident they ‘didn’t deserve to be alive’

Kathleen Martin bullied two patients while working at Bethany House Nursing Home, a care home for people with physical and learning disabilities in Kent, a misconduct hearing was told

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Where is Kenneth Noye now? As ‘The Gold: Inside Story’ airs on BBC One viewers want to know the whereabouts of the notorious criminal

Where is Kenneth Noye now? As the BBC airs a documentary about one of his most notorious crimes, viewers want to know what happened to him.

Daily Mirror

Antiques Roadshow expert offers 'pitiful' valuation as guest begs 'don't drop it'

An Antiques Roadshow expert gave a 'pitiful' valuation of a colourful glass vase as they headed to Kent, which left the guest begging him 'don't drop it'

The Independent UK

Abandoned factory ‘undoubtedly’ contains dormant Mad Cow Disease that could threaten humans

Thruxted Mill was one of five UK sites where Mad Cow infected cattle were destroyed. Now, a University of Kent professor warns human activity must never be encouraged there

Daily Mirror

Abandoned factory 'undoubtedly' contains Mad Cow Disease that could threaten humans

Thruxted Mill in Kent has been abandoned for around 16 years but despite this, prospective residential contractors have been trying to build some 20 homes nearby

The Independent UK

Priti Patel ‘threatened to sue Suella Braverman’ over asylum overcrowding claims

Ex-home secretary said to have been angry at being blamed for problems at Kent facility

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