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‘I don't really want to go - this pub has been my life!'

27 August 2023
‘I don't really want to go - this pub has been my life!'

The landlord behind a village pub famous for its history and seafood is selling up after almost 40 years behind the bar.

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Hundreds turn out for town’s Pride celebrations

26 August 2023
Hundreds turn out for town’s Pride celebrations

Colourful flags flew high as hundreds of people gathered in a town centre to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

‘Brave and inspirational’ teen loses cancer battle

26 August 2023
‘Brave and inspirational’ teen loses cancer battle

A 17-year-old who spent the past two years fighting a brain tumour has passed away.

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Historic pub reopens after £1.8 million revamp

26 August 2023
Historic pub reopens after £1.8 million revamp

Original features have been restored at a historic pub which has reopened after 14 weeks of renovations.

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Thousands set to join Pride celebrations for fifth year

25 August 2023
Thousands set to join Pride celebrations for fifth year

Vibrant rainbow colours will transform a town centre as Pride celebrations return this weekend.

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Bird flu restrictions lifted in Kent after flock culled

25 August 2023
Bird flu restrictions lifted in Kent after flock culled

Measures put in place to stop the spread of bird flu after an outbreak in Kent have been lifted, but keepers are warned to still be vigilant.

Fire at charity donation bin started deliberately

24 August 2023
Fire at charity donation bin started deliberately

Donations left in a charity bin were destroyed in a blaze started on purpose.

Cyclist knocked off bike by taxi ‘saved by helmet’

24 August 2023
Cyclist knocked off bike by taxi ‘saved by helmet’

A cyclist who escaped with cuts and bruises when he was knocked off his bike by a taxi says he was saved by his protective gear.

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Wilko collapse could fast-track plans to turn shopping centre into housing

24 August 2023
Wilko collapse could fast-track plans to turn shopping centre into housing

Plans to convert a closure-hit shopping centre into homes could be fast-tracked after Wilko fell into administration, council bosses say.

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Popular sports bar to open second Kent site within months

23 August 2023
Popular sports bar to open second Kent site within months

Bosses behind a sports bar say their second Kent venue will open in a long-empty building this autumn.

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Video shows dog off lead chasing sea birds at nature reserve

21 August 2023
Video shows dog off lead chasing sea birds at nature reserve

Footage of a dog chasing sea birds while off the lead in a protected area has prompted calls for owners to keep their pets under control.

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The hidden gem with town's top Tripadvisor rating

19 August 2023
The hidden gem with town's top Tripadvisor rating

Tucked away on a business estate is a quirky little micropub with reviews so good it has been rated a town's best “restaurant”.

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Bus delays as crash closes road

17 August 2023
Bus delays as crash closes road

A road has been closed by police after an accident, causing delays to bus services.

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Huge emergency response as car collides with house

17 August 2023
Huge emergency response as car collides with house

A woman has been taken to hospital after a car collided with a building.

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Woman hurt after Range Rover flips onto roof

17 August 2023
Woman hurt after Range Rover flips onto roof

A shocking picture has emerged showing the aftermath of an accident that left a Range Rover on its roof.

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Extras wanted as Towie to film season finale in Kent

17 August 2023
Extras wanted as Towie to film season finale in Kent

Reality TV show The Only Way is Essex is set to film the final episode of its latest season in Kent.

‘We’re being held hostage – as a town we need to say enough is enough’

17 August 2023
‘We’re being held hostage – as a town we need to say enough is enough’

Frustrated shop owners feel they are being “held hostage” by constant traffic disruption which is costing them important trade.

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Driver cut free after car lands on roof near Aldi

16 August 2023
Driver cut free after car lands on roof near Aldi

A car landed on its roof and a driver was cut free after a crash near a supermarket.

Police cordon off residential street

16 August 2023
Police cordon off residential street

The air ambulance was called and a police cordon has been put in place on a residential street.

Concern for missing man last seen near cinema

16 August 2023
Concern for missing man last seen near cinema

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man last seen walking out of an entertainment complex.

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