Ruckinge to New Romney, passing through St Mary in the Marsh, a fine day but just missing the heavy showers in East Kent
March 26
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A few late showers drifting down from the north west gave #sunset some atmosphere at #Greatstone this evening 🌞 #photography #ukweather #stormhour #kent #EastCoastKin

South East Water says it will 'struggle' to supply new Kent homes Plans for 23,000 new homes across Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay reach the final stages.

Water firm will 'struggle' to supply planned homes

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Historic living in Canterbury. Does a £3k salary go far here? 🏰 #Canterbury #Kent #SalaryTransparency #Budgeting #UKProperty

A slightly-edited phone-photo of a plump grey and black pigeon standing atop a wooden fence. I slightly blurred the background of an old white-washed brick wall. A hen I think, as a larger, obviously male bird, had just flown off.

I was quite pleased with this portrait of a Feral Pigeon/Rock Dove (Columba livia) that I took through my neighbour's kitchen window this morning. I think she had spotted me 🙂 #feralpigeon #rockdove #citypigeon #pigeon #dove #kent #england

Race challenge takes place on airport runway

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Minister holds talks in Belgium after migrant boat launches The visit comes as people smugglers target the Belgian coast, away from main launch sites in France.

Minister in Belgium amid concern over migrant boats

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Having a nice bit of open air lunch or brunch. It may be sunny but its still cold this time of year

#ramsgate #kent #photography #photo #blackandwhite #monochrome #photooftheday #photographersofbluesky #humansofbluesky #lunch #cold

Man taken to hospital after stabbing in Chatham Kent Police is appealing for information after the attack at a property in Chatham on Thursday.

Man in serious condition in hospital after stabbing

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Why Brits are going to Benidorm to watch the Cheltenham Festival Brits say watching the Cheltenham Festival in Spain is cheaper than attending in the UK.

Benidorm is the 'Costa del Cheltenham' say racing fans

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Nigel Havers brings his one-man tour to Kent, Surrey and Sussex Nigel Havers says he wants to "make people laugh" in his one-man tour across the UK.

I'm pigeon-holed but I'm loving it - Nigel Havers

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Maidstone residents feel '20 years' younger after care home photoshoot Residents dressed up in bright colours, wigs and sunglasses for a photo shoot organised by staff.

'Care home photo shoot made me feel 20 years younger'

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Heating oil suppliers cancelling orders to 'profiteer' during Iran war, BBC hears People say they are being charged massively inflated prices for heating oil they already paid for.

'I was charged double for oil I already paid for'

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Kent parents want more school leaders to ban smartphones Campaigners are supporting headteachers to adopt a stronger approach to their policy on smartphones.

Parents want more school leaders to ban smartphones

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New archbishop of Canterbury to undertake six-day pilgrimage Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral.

New archbishop to walk from London to Canterbury

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South East Water raises Tonbridge and Malling supply concerns South East Water warns new housing plans in Tonbridge and Malling could put a strain on supply.

'Not enough water supply' for planned housing

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After a cool and cloudy day there was just enough cloud clearance to the west for a limited #sunset at #Greatstone this evening 🌞 #photography #ukweather #stormhour #kent #EastCoastKin

Well Hill Mission Church, Kent uk.
- One of a tiny handful of remaining English wooden churches, built for agricultural labourers and opened in 1893.

#churchcrawling #churchphotography #kent #rare #church #architecture #woodenbuildings#kentdowns #hoppickers #englishlandscape #landscapephotography

Homes and supermarket on former gasworks in Gillingham approved The developer's plans include 500 flats, retirement homes and a large supermarket.

Homes and supermarket on former gasworks approved

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Number of potholes in Kent has doubled in a year, says council Kent County Council blames a "prolonged cold spell" and "persistent heavy rainfall" for the issues.

Pothole numbers have doubled in year, says council

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Global leaders urged to help couple detained in Iran Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Global leaders urged to help Iran detainees

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Heating oil costs soar in Kent, Sussex and Surrey as Iran war continues People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.

'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom'

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Ketamine use leads to 14 year-old girl needing incontinence pads Long-term ketamine use can lead to serious health issues including so called "ketamine bladder".

Girl, 14, needs incontinence pads after using ketamine

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Fairly cloudy and slightly cold day with a rather chilly 20mph WSW wind blowing. I took a couple of quick photos at St Leonard's Church in Hythe, the spring flowers were a splash of colour on a dull day 😊 #photography #ukweather #stormhour #kent #EastCoastKin

Economics 101: Don’t build an international station at Ashford and then stop using it #Eurotunnel #KCC #Kent

The ever present local residents watching ( #seagulls ) the people trying to work out where to go or just having a rest stop

#ramsgate #kent #photography #photo #blackandwhite #monochrome #photooftheday #photographersofbluesky #humansofbluesky

The nurse knew nothing about the #PathToRemission adopted in England, but supported me all the way, anyway.

SNHS staff take time to ensure care is provided. This never occurred in England. Even my #IBD care is consistent and miles above the care I received in #Kent

A European Stonechat gripping (sort of) a bent reed stalk. He or she are cute and small with a breast akin to a robins but more otherwise brown and in different tones and with a little white collar. Learning.

Can I play Bird of the Day - if it’s less twig more reed? #FTFOI #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #TwigsAreUs #Birds #Sandwich #Kent

Minister holds talks in Belgium after migrant boat launches The visit comes as people smugglers target the Belgian coast, away from main launch sites in France.

Minister in Belgium after migrant boat launches

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Rule change over 'illegal' cricket bats welcomed by Gray-Nicolls The change allows laminated bats to be used in recreational cricket, making them "more affordable".

Rule change over 'illegal' cricket bats welcomed

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