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

06 February 2024
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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‘It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our magic venue’

06 February 2024
‘It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our magic venue’

A bar which showcased the talents of magicians from across the country has closed after failing to conjure up enough customers post-pandemic.

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£15m care home to tackle shortage of places

05 February 2024
£15m care home to tackle shortage of places

A huge new care home complex is set to welcome its first resident next week as it looks to tackle a shortage of places.

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The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

05 February 2024
The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

An official bid has been launched to build a new school to cope with increased demand from nearby housing developments.

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Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

04 February 2024
Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

The heartbroken family of a kind and caring 19-year-old believe the overdose that led to her tragic death was a “cry for help”.

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Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

02 February 2024
Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Phased road works will see 11 roads closed over an 18-month period as part of a patching and preservation project.

Appeal to find missing woman who could have boarded train

02 February 2024
Appeal to find missing woman who could have boarded train

Officers are appealing for information as they seek to find a missing woman.

‘Shabby old Kent pub’ wins restaurant of the year at national awards

31 January 2024
‘Shabby old Kent pub’ wins restaurant of the year at national awards

A Kent restaurant has added to its many accolades by picking up the restaurant of the year title at the national Good Food Guide awards.

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'Some people don't like company name - but it's just banter!'

31 January 2024
'Some people don't like company name - but it's just banter!'

A dad has defended the controversial name of his business – despite its links to infamous paedophile Jimmy Savile.

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‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

29 January 2024
‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

Residents are stepping up calls for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly man was killed at a “hazardous” junction used by 20,000 vehicles per day.

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Two men stabbed on seafront

29 January 2024
Two men stabbed on seafront

Detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses after two men were stabbed.

Kent bar that embraced crypto could be turned into convenience store

29 January 2024
Kent bar that embraced crypto could be turned into convenience store

A cocktail bar which was believed to be the first business in Kent to accept cryptocurrency could now be transformed into a convenience store.

Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

26 January 2024
Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

A former GP has appeared in court charged with historic sexual and indecent assaults against nine victims – including two boys under the age of 18.

Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

25 January 2024
Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

A much-loved butcher and family man has been described as a “legend” and an “inspiration” following his sudden death.

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Former jazz club, bar and ballroom closed for more than 30 years up for sale

25 January 2024
Former jazz club, bar and ballroom closed for more than 30 years up for sale

Part of a former Victorian hotel that once hosted a jazz club, bar and ballroom and has gone on the market.

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Dessert shop cordoned off after ‘arson attack’

25 January 2024
Dessert shop cordoned off after ‘arson attack’

A dessert shop has been cordoned off by police following a blaze in the early hours, which fire crews say was a suspected arson attack.

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‘I didn’t feed the homeless kebabs to show off!’

25 January 2024
‘I didn’t feed the homeless kebabs to show off!’

A disheartened restaurant boss who braced the biting cold to provide kebabs for the homeless has brushed off claims he is a “show off”.

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Heartbroken parents share gratitude after one-year-old son’s funeral

22 January 2024
Heartbroken parents share gratitude after one-year-old son’s funeral

The heartbroken parents of a “happy and smiling” toddler who died unexpectedly in hospital have expressed their gratitude to funeral-goers.

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Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

21 January 2024
Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

Plans to convert redundant farm buildings into holiday lets have been unveiled.

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‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

20 January 2024
‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

Our reporter says a new food hall is one of Kent’s hidden gems – and more people need to visit.

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