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'I’m saving this country pub and bringing back the old name’
A pub’s new landlord says he has stepped in to save a village’s only boozer from developers while also bringing back its original name.
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LIVE: A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marks
Thousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today.
Two people in London hospital with life-changing injuries after serious crash
Two people suffered life-changing injuries in a serious crash on a busy road.
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Sadness at death of Citizen Smith actress and former Kent councillor Cheryl Hall
A former TV actress who became a “fierce and fabulous” Kent councillor in the 1990s has died aged 76.
Kent water bills set to rise again - despite fury at scandal-hit companies
Water bills are set to rise again for households across much of Kent after regulators backed plans allowing Southern Water to charge customers more.
‘We lost our loved ones - now we fear hidden crisis will claim many more lives’
Grieving Kent families fear super-strength synthetic opioids could be responsible for far more deaths than are officially recorded.
Traffic ‘chaos’ as drivers face 31-mile diversion during 10-day road closure
Motorists are facing a lengthy diversion for the next 10 days while Southern Water carries out repairs to a water main.
Families say “hidden crisis” is claiming lives in Kent
In today’s podcast, grieving families say synthetic opioids could be responsible for more deaths in the county than currently recorded.
CCTV appeal launched after alleged attempted burglary at town centre home
A CCTV image of a group of men has been released as part of an investigation into an alleged attempted burglary.
Op Brock to be removed from M20 one week earlier than planned
The Operation Brock contraflow system will be removed from the M20 one week earlier than planned, highways bosses have confirmed.
Person injured after firework causes tree blaze
One person suffered minor burns after a garden fire spread across fences.
‘Relief’ as MP ‘intervenes’ over rolling road closures for major power network upgrade
A major scheme to upgrade the underground electricity network near a motorway is now well under way - and about to impact a busy village.
Road shut as air ambulance called to serious crash
A road is closed in both directions and the air ambulance has been called following a crash.
Man jailed for stamping on taxi driver’s head in racist attack
A 30-year-old man has been jailed after repeatedly stamping on a taxi driver’s head while shouting racist abuse at him.
There’s still time to get away… find your dream holiday and save ££££s with these amazing Jet2 deals
How to book cheaper flights and holiday deals across Europe this August.
‘I’d driven past it many times but never been’: We tried brunch at Kent winery
Our reviewer finally stopped at a winery and taproom she'd driven past for years - and was kicking herself for not visiting sooner.
From Peppa Pig to Tudor queens: Five things to see in Kent this month
We’ve rounded up some of the best stage and music events taking place across the county, with something for everyone.
New boss of South East Water to meet town’s angry residents amid supply crisis and leaks
The new boss of South East Water has agreed to visit residents in a Kent town beset by supply outages and leaks to discuss the deepening issues.
Pervert jailed again just weeks after release
A persistent sex offender jailed for targeting children has been locked up again for breaching a court order.
Recipe of the Week: This Italian summer salad is a great way to use up day-old bread
Try this absolute classic Tuscan dish from one of London’s hottest new chefs.