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Queen of cookery Delia is made CBE

2009-11-20T14:57:49Z

Queen of cookery, Delia Smith, honoured by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace for her work teaching Britain kitchen basics

Snub for Monty Panesar as James Tredwell is called up for injured Graeme Swann

2009-11-19T13:37:41Z

James Tredwell has been called into the England squad for the first one-day international in South Africa after Graeme Swann was ruled out for the first two matches of the series

Graeme Swann out of opening one-dayers

2009-11-19T08:58:41Z

England's preparations for the opening one-dayer in South Africa were thrown into further disarray this morning with the news that Graeme Swann has been ruled out through injury

Goldman doesn�t look good over AIG

2009-11-19T08:20:54Z

Teachers oppose plan to expand grammar schools

2009-10-27T10:46:07Z

Teaching groups hit out at plans to expand grammar schools in Kent claiming they create a 'selective system which labels 10-year-olds failures'

Record interest in grammars as parents save on school fees

2009-10-23T12:48:07Z

Record numbers of Londoners are sending their children to state grammar schools as they seek to save on private school fees in the recession, figures show

Suitcase murder: man remanded

2009-10-02T13:43:46Z

The Duchess of Kent has won the hearts of the locals

2009-09-23T23:00:00Z

In these cash-strapped times, it's nice to see a typical, decent local like the Duchess of Kent doing well.

Solicitor fights test case against retirement at 65

2009-07-13T06:58:23Z

Wimbledon serves up the credit crunch strawberry

2009-06-17T07:53:15Z

Wimbledon chiefs will help recession-hit tennis fans by freezing the price of strawberries at this year's Championships

Just the right timing for Skatonics

2009-06-14T23:00:00Z

The Skatonics gave a raucous, rollicking, heavy heavy monster of a gig at the Hope and Anchor.

Middlesex's fall from grace gathers pace

2009-05-28T08:44:46Z

Cricket: Reigning champions Middlesex are still searching for their first Twenty20 Cup win of the year after suffering a 62-run defeat by Kent

Zane Scotland feels pain in pressure battle

2009-05-27T08:03:33Z

Golf: Zane Scotland is desperate for success at the European Open in Kent as he fights to keep his Tour membership

Joe Denly ton gives Middlesex hope after appeal loss

2009-05-20T08:35:05Z

Cricket: Joe Denly rescued Kent in their Friends Provident Trophy clash against Warwickshire at Edgbaston this morning when hitting a century � and that was good news for Middlesex

Amjad Khan�s on the mend to resume bowling

2009-05-06T13:44:28Z

Cricket: Kent and England paceman Amjad Khan could be bowling again in a fortnight after recovering well from his recent knee problems

Spring into life in London

2009-04-03T13:53:50Z

It's time to get out and delight in the joys of spring, whether it's at Kew Gardens or on a farm, admiring the bulbs or baby lambs.

I can see the stable from here... horse sculpture for Eurostar terminal

2009-02-10T15:47:02Z

A 50-metre horse by the Turner Prize winner Mark Wallinger has won a competition for a new landmark sculpture for Kent

Hospital food that�s healthy for patients and the environment

2009-02-05T11:11:56Z

A London hospital has been shortlisted for an environmental award for its food

Stranded drivers sleep in cars on motorways

2009-02-02T10:38:34Z

Motorists were forced to spend the night on the M25, preferring the risk of hypothermia to that of treacherous driving conditions

Viagra makers cut 240 jobs

2009-01-14T14:20:09Z

Consumer: Viagra maker Pfizer cut up to 240 jobs at its plant in Sandwich, Kent as it tries to focus its business on 10 disease areas

Thames national park to be Dickensian idyll

2008-11-27T14:14:37Z

Plans for a Thames Estuary national park returning 50 miles of Kent and Essex wetlands to the state of wilderness immortalised by Charles Dickens were unveiled today.

Police smash international drug gangs

2008-11-11T14:09:18Z

Police smashed two major drugs gangs with raids in London, Kent and across Britain

Councillors fly to Iceland to recover lost millions

2008-11-11T09:21:01Z

Barnet council officials are flying to Iceland in an attempt to recover �30 million tied up in the country's failed banks

Langley prove worth

2008-10-21T08:45:54Z

Rugby-mad boys at another State comprehensive are making a strong showing in the Evening Standard 1st XV league

It's autumn and leaves on the line delay trains again

2008-10-13T09:11:28Z

Hundreds of thousands of mainline rail commuters face slow journeys because of leaves on the line

Shah wins tour place at expense of Bopara

2008-09-29T10:03:34Z

Cricket: Owais Shah has moved ahead of Ravi Bopara in the battle to break into England's Test batting line-up

Police chief blames prison place crisis on Government

2008-09-04T08:50:01Z

A leading police officer has launched an outspoken attack on the early release of criminals

Durham to finish off Kent in thriller at Riverside

2008-08-08T13:25:34Z

Durham wrapped up victory against Kent this morning in an extraordinary County Championship clash

Power station protesters fight on after police raid camp

2008-08-04T08:25:35Z

Environmental activists have vowed to continue fighting proposals for a power station in Kent after police raided their protest camp

Kent ruled out of a place in the Champions League

2008-07-31T08:50:52Z

Middlesex seem certain to take part in the first Champions League this October and play for a first prize of more than £2million. But the event remains closed to Twenty20 Cup runners-up Kent