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Chef assures Michelin-starred pub will stay open after hitting market for £1m

Chef assures Michelin-starred pub will stay open after hitting market for £1m

A Michelin-starred chef has assured his award-winning pub will remain open after the building hit the market for more than £1 million.

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Cat dies in house fire

Cat dies in house fire

A cat has sadly died after a blaze broke out in the living room of a house, despite the efforts of firefighters.

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Kent search for another overseas recruit

Kent search for another overseas recruit

Kent are actively trying to sign another overseas player to help allow rotation of their bowling unit.

Bell-Drummond and Denly see Kent to draw

Bell-Drummond and Denly see Kent to draw

Centuries from new captain Daniel Bell-Drummond and Joe Denly ensured Kent earned an opening County Championship draw against Somerset at Canterbury.

Man denies murder of artist walking her dog

Man denies murder of artist walking her dog

A man has denied the murder of an artist who went missing while walking her dog near a beach.

Reynolds shows how it’s done

Reynolds shows how it’s done

Canterbury fly-half Frank Reynolds put on another kicking masterclass in their National League 2 East win over Bury St Edmunds.

Kent heading towards season-opening draw

Kent heading towards season-opening draw

Kent and Somerset look to be heading for a draw in County Championship Division 1 at Canterbury after the visitors batted out day three.

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More than 100 Barbie dolls being auctioned in Kent

More than 100 Barbie dolls being auctioned in Kent

More than 100 Barbie dolls - some individually valued at up to £500 - are among a huge range of “next generation” collectables going under the hammer.

‘This road is contender for worst in Kent’

‘This road is contender for worst in Kent’

Frustrated motorists say years of neglect has left a key route in a deplorable state, and believe the road could be the worst in the county.

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Confusion as one of Kent’s most historic areas rebranded ‘the West End’

Confusion as one of Kent’s most historic areas rebranded ‘the West End’

The rebranding of one of the county’s most historic areas as “the West End” has divided opinion - with some people left baffled.

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Evison and Finch lead Kent’s revival

Evison and Finch lead Kent’s revival

Kent were bowled out by Somerset on a fluctuating second day in Division 1 of the Vitality County Championship at Canterbury.

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Comedian’s show sells out in minutes

Comedian’s show sells out in minutes

Tickets for a Kent show by comedian Micky Flanagan sold out within minutes this morning, leaving many fans disappointed.

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Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Frustrated residents have branded a council's new parking permit scheme "diabolical" just days after it was launched.

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Restaurant loved by rich and famous could take over ‘eyesore’ high street site

Restaurant loved by rich and famous could take over ‘eyesore’ high street site

A “neglected” high street building once home to Burton and Dorothy Perkins could be transformed into celebrity favourite The Ivy.

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Opening day of Kent’s season abandoned

Opening day of Kent’s season abandoned

Head coach Matt Walker reacts after the first day of Kent’s 2024 season was washed out against Somerset without a ball being bowled at Canterbury.

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‘Priceless’ or ‘waste of money’? We speak to commuters as park and ride reopens

‘Priceless’ or ‘waste of money’? We speak to commuters as park and ride reopens

Commuters have expressed their delight at the return of a “priceless” park and ride service - although critics still believe it is a “waste of money”

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Kent’s late overseas reshuffle

Kent’s late overseas reshuffle

A South African all-rounder has agreed to join Kent on an all-format deal - to replace Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett.

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University vice-chancellor resigns

University vice-chancellor resigns

The vice-chancellor of the University of Kent is stepping down, following a turbulent year for the institution, which has recently axed six courses.

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Captaincy call was swift

Captaincy call was swift

Daniel Bell-Drummond has told how he found out he was to become Kent’s new club captain.

'Nothing to hide' as councillor declarations probed after anonymous email

'Nothing to hide' as councillor declarations probed after anonymous email

Two councillors are facing claims they should have declared stakes in firms they own after what one has branded a “politically motivated” complaint.

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