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Boss of award-winning restaurant takes on pub next door

A businessman who came to the UK as a student has shared the secret of his restaurant’s success and explained why he bought the pub next door.

Heroic children call 999 after mum collapses at home

Two young children called the emergency line for their mum after she fell at home in excruciating pain and was drifting in and out of consciousness.

Delivery van ‘stolen’ with parcels inside while driver on rounds

A delivery driver was quickly reunited with her stolen van after reporting the incident to the police.

Chilled ‘wine-bar’ vision as pair take over troubled country pub

Pub licensees who oversaw the reversal in fortunes of a town’s backstreet boozer have now been tasked with working their magic on another hostelry.

Delays on busy road after lorry fire

Fire crews were called to a busy road after a truck caught on fire.

Emergency services launch river search for man

The coastguard, fire brigade and police are continuing last night’s search of a river after concerns were raised over the welfare of a man.

Power failure causes severe train delays

Passengers are being told to take buses and alternative routes after a power failure at a railway station sparked commuter chaos.

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

No ‘inadequate’ primary schools in Kent

Encouraging new figures show 80% of primary schools in the county are rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ by Ofsted.

‘We’re living in fear' after Chihuahua killed in dog attack

A pet owner says more needs to be done to prevent dog attacks after her Chihuahua was mauled to death in the street by a runaway Staffy.

‘I couldn’t have shoplifted that one - but at least I’m in jail for winter’

A prolific thief who admitted swiping booze from several shops on release from prison later denied one offence, insisting he was still in his cell.

New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

Proposed new rules dog owners must follow or risk a fine have seen questions asked about how they would be enforced.

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

Kent County Council faces a £55 million increase in savings it must make in the near future or face going bust, according to new statistics.

UK’s oldest scare attraction returns for Halloween

The hair-raising mazes feature terrifying live actors and authentic sets to give visitors a scare. Do you dare to enter?

Major bridge route to close again this weekend

National Highways has warned a motorway bridge carriageway will be closed overnight and on a weekend as it undertakes work to improve the road.

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

A luxury £14 million mansion featuring bluebell woodlands and some of England’s “most breathtaking views” has hit the market.

‘Do I need to smash you?’: Jail for ‘evil-eyed’ son who beat up pensioner parents

A 65-year-old woman was left “screaming in fright” after she and her husband were violently assaulted by their son in a drunken rage.

Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.

Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

A 16-year-old boy accused of attempted rape in a park is expected to stand trial.

‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

A cash-strapped council which revealed a list of 30 properties it intends to offer for sale to claw back funds says not all will be offloaded.

Trader denies running illegal crypto ATM from shop

A computer shop boss believed to be the first person in the UK to be charged on suspicion of operating an illegal crypto ATM has appeared in court.

‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

A local history society is organising a series of blue plaques to celebrate the heritage of its village and the buildings.

Boy, 15, in court over ‘e-scooter and mobile phone robberies’

A teenager has appeared in court charged on suspicion of the robbery of a mobile phone and an e-scooter.

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‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

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Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

A vacant high street unit which served as a travel agents for almost 40 years could become a new Asian-themed restaurant.

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

Secret Drinker visits a huge pub packed with potential and plenty of punters who care

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

A popular American food chain has been bought out, but a number of its restaurants are to close.

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

Two shop owners fed up of having to travel to London for good quality Asian produce have opened their own cash and carry.

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Secret Drinker ducks into a large family restaurant and pub on the coast

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

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Garden centre site on market for £7 million

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

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Ehmer: “It’s not a good dressing room at the moment”

Gillingham captain Max Ehmer insists they’ve got the character to get out of the rut they’re in.

FA Cup first-round draw features Gillingham, Tonbridge Angels and Maidstone United

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Boss of award-winning restaurant takes on pub next door

Heroic children call 999 after mum collapses at home

Delivery van ‘stolen’ with parcels inside while driver on rounds

Chilled ‘wine-bar’ vision as pair take over troubled country pub

Delays on busy road after lorry fire

Emergency services launch river search for man

Power failure causes severe train delays

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

No ‘inadequate’ primary schools in Kent

‘We’re living in fear' after Chihuahua killed in dog attack

‘I couldn’t have shoplifted that one - but at least I’m in jail for winter’

New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

UK’s oldest scare attraction returns for Halloween

Major bridge route to close again this weekend

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

‘Do I need to smash you?’: Jail for ‘evil-eyed’ son who beat up pensioner parents

Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

Trader denies running illegal crypto ATM from shop

‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

Boy, 15, in court over ‘e-scooter and mobile phone robberies’

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'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

Motorists caught out by restaurant's new £100 car park fines

Police release update after man stabbed to death in high street

‘RingGo’s parking system is unfit for purpose - I’ve been unfairly fined’

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

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New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

Eat, Drink, Shop

Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

TGI Fridays in rescue deal but 1,000 jobs lost

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

New Indian cash and carry will rival London stores

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Gardens

Garden centre site on market for £7 million

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

Sport

Ehmer: “It’s not a good dressing room at the moment”

FA Cup first-round draw features Gillingham, Tonbridge Angels and Maidstone United

Identical twins both score hat-tricks in the same game

Holcombe Women’s head coach asked to leave

Home defeats for Holcombe’s Premier Division sides

Medway make amends

BE BRIGHT BE SEEN: Thousands of FREE reflective keyrings to help your children stay safe this winter

BE BRIGHT BE SEEN: Thousands of FREE reflective keyrings to help your children stay safe this winter

WIN an annual pass and animal encounter at Howletts Wild Animal Park

L&Q launches first Rent to Buy Development in Kent

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