Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels. Residents have noticed many of the iconic pillar boxes wrapped in black plastic in recent months, along with a sign reading: “Out of service. Automated system coming soon.” Dozens …
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Villagers are fighting to save a historic windmill they say is part of the fabric of their community as a council plans to sell it off. Woodchurch Windmill, near Ashford, suffered thousands of pounds worth of damage during strong winds in 2019 which wrecked its sails. Residents say no work …
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Tributes have been paid to a former Homewood School pupil who played for Arsenal. Ron Saxby, 82, was born in Tenterden on October 24, 1937 and played for Kent and England schoolboys, making his Arsenal debut in a 3-2 victory against West Ham for the ‘A’ team in August 1953. …
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