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‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

The owner of a seafood restaurant says he is yet to find a suitable buyer for his business despite it being on the market for 17 years.

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‘Severe disruption’ expected as gas works continue for another fortnight

‘Severe disruption’ expected as gas works continue for another fortnight

Gas engineers are completing emergency repairs along a main road.

Drug dealer must pay back £300k or face longer jail term

Drug dealer must pay back £300k or face longer jail term

A convicted drug dealer is to have his assets seized after supplying cocaine to people around Kent.

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Craig gets nod to seek crowning glory in Paris

Craig gets nod to seek crowning glory in Paris

Pembury rower Emily Craig says the Paris Olympics can be the perfect ending to a story three years in the making.

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Early Kent League Premier Division basement boys Tunbridge Wells ended reigning champions Lordswood’s perfect record to allow Minster to go top.

Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

The Conservatives have chosen their candidate to defend Tunbridge Wells at general election.

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‘Aggressive’ Christmas tree thief given Tesco ban

‘Aggressive’ Christmas tree thief given Tesco ban

A thief has been banned from entering any shops in his home town for two years and any Tesco in the county.

Radio host pulls out of running for Kent election seat

Radio host pulls out of running for Kent election seat

Broadcaster Iain Dale has withdrawn from the race to become an MP after audio surfaced of him saying he didn’t like the place he aimed to represent.

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Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

The husband of a professional event rider has paid tribute to his “strong, beautiful and phenomenal” wife following her death in a riding accident.

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‘Appointments show utter contempt for hospitality industry’

‘Appointments show utter contempt for hospitality industry’

A row has erupted over a council leader’s choice of appointments to chairman and vice chairman roles in a newly elected council.

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Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

A radio host attempting to be an MP has come under fire after previous comments surfaced saying he “never liked the place” he is hoping to represent.

Top radio host to stand for election in Kent seat

Top radio host to stand for election in Kent seat

LBC host Iain Dale has announced he is quitting his show to run for parliament.

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Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

An outdoor clothing and equipment company is set to launch its eighth store in Kent.

Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

A listed home opposite a village green and in a conservation area is under offer at a “bargain” price.

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New rooftop apartments craned into place

New rooftop apartments craned into place

A crane has lifted 11 new modular homes into place to add an extra floor to a block of flats.

Developers’ plan to remove affordable housing from scheme rejected

Developers’ plan to remove affordable housing from scheme rejected

A bid to remove affordable housing from plans for two blocks of flats has been rejected by the council.

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Dispersal order issued in town centre after rise in anti-social behaviour

Dispersal order issued in town centre after rise in anti-social behaviour

A dispersal order has been put in place to help tackle repeated anti-social behaviour in a town centre.

Black wins first major medal

Black wins first major medal

Tunbridge Wells’ Freya Black is hitting form at just the right time ahead of this summer’s Olympics.

‘Disappointing’ plans to replace prominent office block with ‘stale’ homes

‘Disappointing’ plans to replace prominent office block with ‘stale’ homes

Plans have been put forward to redevelop a disused brutalist office block - but opponents have criticised the design and lack of affordable homes.

Duo in the medals

Duo in the medals

Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley reached the gold standard at the Slovenia Para Open, while there was a silver lining for Minster’s Ross Wilson.

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