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tourist in your local town or village – or sightseer in the city – and discover the places we all too often take for granted. We are also shining the spotlight on one of our coastline’s best-loved destinations – Whitstable, which offers so much for everyone. And our annual festival round-up is sure to give you some ideas for fun and entertainment over the coming weeks, as well as our interior focus on making the most of your outdoor space. We have all our regular reads too, from food and fashion to education, motoring and business, so here’s to a fun-filled summer!


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elcome to your July edition. I love hearing from readers and when one contacted me about Fordwich, Britain’s smallest town, it got me thinking about other hidden gems on our doorstep, which in turn led to this month’s lead feature. Summer is the perfect time to turn


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