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Home plan put forward as ‘new use must be found’ for struggling pub

Home plan put forward as ‘new use must be found’ for struggling pub

The owners of a historic town centre pub say a "new use must be found" after revealing plans to turn the site into a home.

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'It's a ghost town - we need a Primark'

'It's a ghost town - we need a Primark'

One in three residents are calling for Primark to open in a Kent “ghost town” – as shoppers hit out at a lack of variety on their high street.

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Devastation after football club pitches ruined by bikers

Devastation after football club pitches ruined by bikers

A grassroots football club has been left devastated after motocross bikes tore up the grass and left the pitches brutally damaged.

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Celebrity chef and Saturday Kitchen star took own life

Celebrity chef and Saturday Kitchen star took own life

TV chef and respected restaurateur Russell Norman took his own life in the garden of his Kent home, an inquest has heard.

‘Saturdays are busy with sports injuries and drunk people - but never like this’

‘Saturdays are busy with sports injuries and drunk people - but never like this’

An A&E crisis engulfing two Kent hospital trusts left an elderly woman with dementia enduring a “dehumanising” three-day wait for a bed.

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That’s the Way to win a world title

That’s the Way to win a world title

Boxer Jack Way has won a world title after just five professional bouts.

Flood alert amid ‘heavy rainfall’ after weather warning

Flood alert amid ‘heavy rainfall’ after weather warning

A flood warning has been given to villages around a river as heavy rain is forecast overnight.

Gregg Wallace says Saturday routine backlash ‘almost makes him cry’

Gregg Wallace says Saturday routine backlash ‘almost makes him cry’

MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace has hit back at the “unfair” comments he received over his Saturday routine, labelled “bizarre” by some.

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Jordan’s dream debut for Nuts & Bolts

Jordan’s dream debut for Nuts & Bolts

Jordan Ababio’s fearless debut proved just the ticket as Ashford ended their five-match losing run.

Thousands raised for jockey killed in horror accident

Thousands raised for jockey killed in horror accident

More than £50,000 has been raised towards a jockey’s funeral following a horror racecourse accident.

Man in court after police spotted outside Lidl

Man in court after police spotted outside Lidl

A man has been charged and is due to appear in court after police were called to a Lidl store in a town centre.

Gregg Wallace sparks debate after sharing ‘Partridge-esque' Saturday routine

Gregg Wallace sparks debate after sharing ‘Partridge-esque' Saturday routine

The MasterChef host sent X users into a frenzy after details of his “bizarre” routine went viral including his “love for Harvester breakfast”.

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Police find £700k of cocaine after cars stopped in residential street

Police find £700k of cocaine after cars stopped in residential street

Two women and a man have appeared in court after officers found cocaine worth £700k in two cars, as well as £10k in cash.

Departing pub bosses insist 'we're still open' as site goes up for sale

Departing pub bosses insist 'we're still open' as site goes up for sale

The future of a 17th-century inn is in doubt after brewery bosses put the building up for sale with its current tenants set to leave.

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Driver denies responsibility for seriously injuring passenger in smash

Driver denies responsibility for seriously injuring passenger in smash

A driver has denied being responsible for seriously injuring his passenger in a crash, as well as perverting the course of justice.

Judge overturns bail for man accused of PC's attempted murder

Judge overturns bail for man accused of PC's attempted murder

A man accused of attempting to murder a police officer in an alleged hit-and-run has been remanded in prison.

Pink stream was caused by ‘one-off’ natural event

Pink stream was caused by ‘one-off’ natural event

The cause of a bizarre pink stream has been revealed, with experts confirming it was a natural occurance caused by algal bloom.

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Cinema chain backs out of town centre location

Cinema chain backs out of town centre location

A huge cinema chain has pulled out of its lease at a town centre location, with new management taking over in the coming months.

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Brother's heartbreak at death of 'funny and lively' sister, 30, in town centre

Brother's heartbreak at death of 'funny and lively' sister, 30, in town centre

A devastated brother has paid tribute to his “ray of sunshine” sister who died in a town centre.

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Long-empty town centre restaurant could become nightclub

Long-empty town centre restaurant could become nightclub

Bosses determined to open a new club have put forward a third bid for the venue in an empty restaurant previously earmarked for flats.

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