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Police called to court after security staff ‘assaulted by prisoner’
An investigation has been launched after a defendant allegedly assaulted four Serco staff members at a magistrates’ court.
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‘We’re the UK’s most dog-friendly pub – we’ve only ever had to bar one!’
A pub claiming to be the UK’s most dog-friendly has spent more than £1,200 on Polaroid film taking pictures of four-legged visitors to put on display.
‘We loved our seafront business - but it’s one of the windiest places in the world!’
A vegan cafe and bar at a seaside spot is closing - as bosses say being in “one of the windiest places in the world” hit trade.
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‘This sun-drenched rooftop bar has views to rival any European old town’
Our undercover reviewer went for drinks on a panoramic terrace in a prime position - but would it meet her high expectations?
Theatre’s biggest summer tour brings children’s tale to life
The tour is visiting 10 open-air venues with a production of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows.
Nightmare neighbour hurled racist abuse at mum and accused her of killing her husband
A racist mum-of-three drove her neighbour out of her home with a barrage of abuse, calling her vile names and even hurling eggs in her garden.
‘I felt so stupid after brain damage I sat at the kids’ table – now I’ve got a five-book deal’
A woman left brain-damaged after surviving two near-death experiences has defied the odds to secure a five-book deal for her series of fantasy novels.
‘Controversial, vocal - but as expected?’: 100 days of Reform UK in charge of Kent
Today marks 100 days since Reform UK took charge of Kent County Council with a thumping majority - but have they lived up to their promises?
Are you a champion pub quizzer? Try these 13 questions and find out…
Beans, beers and beaches: The Sheps Saturday Social pub quiz returns.
‘Brazen’ fraudster jailed for £35k classic car insurance scam
A “brazen” man has been jailed for orchestrating an insurance scam involving high-value classic cars.
Body found in search for missing man
A body has been found in the search for a missing pensioner.
Chalk stack falls 20m onto garage roof
New pictures show a huge chalk boulder on a garage roof after it fell 20 metres down a cliff face.
JD Vance: ‘It’s great to be in Kent again - we love this part of the country’
The US vice-president has spoken of his love for Kent on a visit to the foreign secretary’s mansion in the county today.
Call for Kent independence is a joke – but so was the man who could be our next PM
The idea of Kent breaking away from the UK to “go it alone” may be tongue in cheek, but that it’s being floated at all is telling, writes Dan Esson.
‘We feel abandoned’: Villagers vent anger at planned GP closure
Hundreds of residents packed out a village hall to express their frustrations ahead of a crunch NHS decision on whether to close a doctor’s surgery.
Two due in court after ‘police constable hit in face and meat stolen from BP garage’
Two men will appear in court after a police constable was allegedly struck in the face following the suspected theft from a petrol station.
Emergency services called after body found on beach
There was a large emergency services response after a body was discovered on a beach.
Residents living across three retirement homes told not to use taps after reports of legionella
Pensioners living across 142 homes were told not to use taps, showers and toilets after reports of legionella in the water system.
Urgent search for missing man, 94, last seen leaving town in Fiesta
Police are searching for a missing 94-year-old last seen driving away from a town.
Murder-accused suffers suspected heart attack in prison
One of two men accused of the murder of a man in his 30s was unable to appear in court after being taken ill, it has been revealed.