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Shock closure of rooftop bar as business evicted while second venue files for liquidation
The future of a popular rooftop bar has been thrown into doubt after the business was evicted, while another venue has filed for liquidation.
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Church damaged in overnight lead theft attempt again
A church has been damaged after someone climbed onto the building overnight and cut away sections of metal from the roof.
‘He’ll never be able to properly hug his daughter again - it’s heartbreaking’
A “heartbroken” dad may never be able to properly hug his young daughter again after a crash left him paralysed from the neck down.
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Part of A249 blocked after crash
There are three miles of queuing traffic on a major road following an accident.
Major A-road shut after car flips
A busy A-road is closed in one direction this morning after a car overturned.
Town centre multi-storey could become 100 flats
A 469-space multi-storey car park could be transformed into 100 flats, according to ambitious new plans.
Rival plans to bring fastest-growing sport in Europe to Kent town
Rival plans to open padel courts in a town where there are none are in the works.
Market return and restaurant revamp: How iconic Kent harbour is being transformed
Plans to boost an iconic harbour can be revealed - with the return of a wet fish market and the transformation of a fire-ravaged restaurant.
Kent’s best-rated wine bars for a romantic Valentine’s Day date
Toast the most romantic night of the year at these top-notch bars offering cosy vibes, fine wines and tasty small plates.
‘It’ll cost us thousands’: ‘Anger’ after youth football pitch ripped up
A football club chairman says he is ‘angry and disappointed’ after a pitch was left unplayable by vandals.
‘Historic shelter is rotting and could collapse - why won’t council do anything?’
Campaigners are calling for urgent action to address the decay of a long-neglected tram shelter amid fears it could collapse.
Make Sunday lunch stress-free with this easy-peasy winter warmer
Recipe of the Week: Herby chicken, leek and mushroom casserole by the Batch Lady, aka Suzanne Mulholland
Mum describes panic moments before fatal crash in son’s murder trial
The mum of a four-year-old killed when his parents' pickup truck was rammed told police "mother's instinct" caused her to fear a crash.
‘We did our best, but costs have made it impossible to continue’
The team behind a beloved village pub have called last orders for the final time after rising costs made it “impossible” to continue.
Watch: Motorbike leads officers on police chase before crashing into car
A man who ran a red light, before leading police on a chase and being found with a knife, has been disqualified from driving after he failed to stop.
Vision revealed to turn car park into seafront swimming complex
An ambitious vision has been unveiled to return a seafront car park back to its roots by turning it into an open-air swimming complex.
Man dies in crash as road remains closed 12 hours on
A man has died in an early-hours crash at the Kent border, with the route remaining closed.
CGI released by police after man sexually assaulted
Police are appealing for help to identify a suspect after an incident in which a victim was allegedly followed and touched inappropriately.
One of Kent’s most iconic buildings at risk of crumbling
One of Kent’s most iconic buildings has deteriorated to such an extent it is now at risk of crumbling, a report has revealed.
Much-loved garden centres unveil new foodhalls
Two garden centres are set to open their brand new foodhalls, inspired by feedback from the community and customers.