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‘We’re young and don’t drink — but our pub is going to thrive’
Two of Kent’s youngest landlords have taken over a historic hostelry as they set out their “new age” vision to revamp and make a success of it.
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Thug who threw bedside table at pregnant girlfriend claimed she was ‘vicious bully’
A thug who attacking his ex girlfriend in her home told a judge he had not been given "the whole picture" during several courtroom outbursts.
Leisure centre users slam council’s ‘secret’ plans to scrap popular sauna
A well-used sauna is to be replaced with a youth gym, but members say they should’ve been consulted.
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Third Kent MP joins calls for Starmer to be replaced
A third Labour MP has called for the Prime Minister to be replaced, as another says his position is not “recoverable”.
Two fire engines called to large grass blaze near busy crossing
People are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to a large grass fire.
‘It’s a nightmare’: Hundreds without power after electrical fault at tower block
Residents were forced out of their building with some put into emergency accommodation after a power outage.
Arrests made after plant ‘stolen’ from Chinese takeaway
Two people have been arrested after a money tree was allegedly stolen from a Chinese takeaway.
The Kent MPs backing Starmer - and those saying he should go
Kent’s Labour MPs remain divided on Sir Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister as he faces mounting pressure in Number 10.
Rush hour delays in town centre due to gas works
Gas works are expected to cause delays in a town centre for a week.
Something for the weekend? Five fun-filled days out to get in your diary
From wine tastings and comic cons to countryside festivals and vintage fairs, there’s plenty to float your boat.
Major route finally reopens – but drivers set to face more closures
A major route has finally reopened after emergency sewer repairs, but drivers are set to face more closures next week.
Council will make all car parks cashless - despite 'disadvantaging' some users
Plans to scrap cash payments from every council-run car park have been approved – despite the fact it will leave some users at a “disadvantage”.
MP excited to ‘bring historical sites back to life digitally’
MP Mike Tapp to launch new historical project to bring important Kent sites back to life using generative AI technology.
‘Safety issues’ force traffic lights for new Aldi store to remain switched off
Traffic lights to accommodate a new Aldi store will remain switched off after “safety issues” were found by highways chiefs.
Regulator launches investigation into school’s shock collapse
A probe into the collapse and sudden closure of a fee-paying Kent private school has been opened by the Charity Commission.
‘Dangerous sexual predator’ behind bars after ‘deeply disturbing’ abuse
A ‘dangerous’ paedophile who uploaded images online showing him sexually abusing a child has been jailed for six and a half years.
Kent man becomes overnight millionaire after lotto win
An unnamed Kent man has become an overnight millionaire and now plans to treat his family after his huge win.
Woman in 70s freed from vehicle and airlifted to London hospital after crash
A woman in her 70s has been freed from a vehicle and airlifted to a London hospital following a crash on a busy route.
Investigation into indecent exposure after ‘man seen acting inappropriately’
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as part of an investigation into an alleged indecent exposure in a street.
Sadness as ‘hard-working’ member of staff dies at school
An executive headteacher has announced the loss of a “kind” and “supportive” member of the site team after a medical episode at the school.