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Historic pub goes on market for £1.2 million
A 16th-century pub will be changing hands for the first time in almost 40 years.
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Water supplies returning to thousands of homes after major fault
South East Water says supplies are being returned to thousands of homes affected by a major fault.
‘Everyone loved her’: Sadness as Battle of Britain moggie dies
There has been an outpouring of emotion after a museum’s cat mascot had to be put to sleep.
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Homes, caravan and sheds hit as out-of-control bonfire spreads to site
Two static homes, a caravan and multiple sheds have been damaged after an out-of-control bonfire spread to a motorhome site.
Strictly stars confirm James has moved out of Kent family home as couple ‘take time apart’
Former Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have confirmed they are “taking some time apart” after 26 years together.
High-achieving pupil took own life weeks after starting studies at Kent private school
A high-achieving teenager took his own life weeks after starting his studies at a Kent private school, an inquest has heard.
Is it time to put yourself first and ditch the hangers-on? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
‘I took parking company to court and won - this is how I did it'
A grandad who refused to pay a fine for an incomplete number plate has successfully defended himself against a parking company - and won compensation.
'It's privatisation by stealth’: Neighbours’ fury over bar's plan for more outdoor seating
Frustrated neighbours have slated a pub’s plans for extra outdoor seating as “privatisation by stealth” of public land.
Rescue centre where TV star adopted dog celebrates 25th anniversary
A rescue centre where TOWIE star Pete Wicks adopted his beloved French Bulldog is celebrating 25 years of finding dogs loving homes.
Victim glassed after confronting man over sexual assault outside nightclub
A 21-year-old is facing jail after a double attack on a night out.
‘We’re getting a Costco on our doorstep - at least it’s not houses’
Residents living opposite the site earmarked for Kent’s first-ever Costco are divided over the mega proposals for the land.
Your TV week all sorted: Roman Kemp, the Big Deal with Steph McGovern and the return of Reacher
Handpicked by our entertainment experts - the best five new shows on TV this week.
Field and barn erupt in flames as huge smoke plume ‘seen for miles’
Dramatic footage shows a field and barn engulfed in flames as a huge plume of smoke rises into the sky.
Kent hit by another major water outage - as thieves ‘steal supplies’ from vulnerable residents
Thousands of residents have been left without water again after a major pipe burst.
Pictures show long queues after incidents on Kent’s motorways
Drivers faced delays after two incidents on major routes.
‘Go home’? ‘I already am’: Kent MP’s witty comebacks at racist abuse
A Kent MP has turned a barrage of racist abuse on its head by telling trolls demanding she “go home”: “I already am. It’s Gillingham.”
Southern Water tanker smashes into historic bridge forcing closure until further notice
A bridge has been shut until further notice after a Southern Water tanker smashed into it, causing significant damage this morning.
Kent Police forced to pay £10k to shopowner over failed store alcohol licence appeal
The county’s police force has been ordered to pay costs to both a businessman and a council over a failed appeal against an alcohol licence.
Plans to transform HMO into ‘pet spa'
A Victorian townhouse could be partially converted into a dog grooming parlour and pet spa under newly submitted plans.