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Canterbury News August 6, 2026

‘I visited one of Kent’s best seaside towns with a thriving high street’

The town is home to independent shops, artist studios, pastel beach huts and fresh oysters – and journalist Chanelle Georgina loved every moment of her visit to this charming seaside town Kent Live – What’s On | News…

Canterbury News July 20, 2026

New Toby Carvery restaurant confirmed for Kent seaside town

It will transform a former Brewers Fayre restaurant Kent Live – What’s On | News…

Canterbury News July 3, 2026

Kent’s most gorgeous spot offers breathtaking views in July and it’s perfect for a walk

This spectacular destination has everything you could wish for — and doubles up as a superb spot for al fresco dining. Best of all, it’s just a 30 minute walk from Shoreham station Kent Live – What’s On | News…

Canterbury News June 16, 2026

Historic ship replica the Nao Victoria to dock in Kent as part of European tour

The floating museum will remain in Gravesend for just over 10 days Kent Live – What’s On | News…

Canterbury News May 30, 2026

I had a Kent spa day with afternoon tea and it was like being in a dream

An unhurried afternoon of elegance, pampering and ‘together time’ Kent Live – What’s On | News…

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What time can you see solar eclipse 2026 in Kent and how to watch it
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Carrington Walker, Astha Saxena) on August 11, 2026 at 10:17 am
The most significant solar eclipse in nearly 30 years will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12, with the Moon covering approximately 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak
Migration stats show thousands more are moving to Kent than moving out
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Richard Ault) on August 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
Only three parts of Kent saw more people leave than arrive in the latest statistics
I tried three courses of The Ivy's new menu in Canterbury and one stole the show
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Sam Honey) on August 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The Ivy Edition: Volume 3 menu has now been rolled out across the chain’s restaurants

Greggs launches bid for new outlet store at abandoned UK site
by Charlie Sawyer on May 9, 2026 at 3:13 pm
A new Greggs outlet store is on the horizon!
Our village is plagued by the stench of human waste – it’s made people physically sick
by Rory McKeown on April 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
Householders have also reported watering eyes and trouble sleeping and claim the cause of the problem is sewage being pumped from a nearby housing estate
Mum murdered by husband just 16 days after warning police he would harm her
by Rory McKeown on April 3, 2026 at 8:52 am
Ramona Stoia, 35, was terrified of her estranged husband - but officers did nothing to protect her