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‘Our new restaurant will be nine times bigger – but it’s worth the risk!’

21 December 2023
‘Our new restaurant will be nine times bigger – but it’s worth the risk!’

A father-and-son duo say expanding their popular restaurant into a new venue nine times as big is a huge risk – but one worth taking.

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Firefighters called to kitchen blaze

17 December 2023
Firefighters called to kitchen blaze

Firefighters treated one person for suspected smoke inhalation after being called to a kitchen blaze this morning.

'My small intestine almost exploded'

17 December 2023
'My small intestine almost exploded'

Internationally renowned Kent artist Tracey Emin is stranded in Thailand after an emergency admission to hospital.

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Vicar and TV star castle owner hit back at camel complaints

15 December 2023
Vicar and TV star castle owner hit back at camel complaints

The organisers of a live nativity, which will feature camels walking alongside Mary and Joseph, have responded after concerns from campaigners.

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Hallelujah! Popular Christmas Eve carols saved after threat of axe

14 December 2023
Hallelujah! Popular Christmas Eve carols saved after threat of axe

A festive tradition running in Kent for more than 70 years has been pulled back from the brink of demise.

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Popular Christmas Eve carols in doubt over 'health and safety' fears

11 December 2023
Popular Christmas Eve carols in doubt over 'health and safety' fears

A festive tradition running in Kent for more than 70 years could be axed over health and safety fears.

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Delays after train hits tree

10 December 2023
Delays after train hits tree

Services have been disrupted this afternoon after a train struck a tree on the line.

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‘We won't let it become another soulless franchise'

06 December 2023
‘We won't let it become another soulless franchise'

The owners of a building which until recently housed a popular café have vowed not to let it sit empty or be home to a chain or bubble tea shop.

Richard Osman celebrates wedding anniversary with 'amazing' Kent trip

04 December 2023
Richard Osman celebrates wedding anniversary with 'amazing' Kent trip

A popular author and his actress wife have been spotted enjoying a trip aboard a luxury train through the Kent countryside.

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Dad-of-two, 31, who had the ‘biggest heart’ dies suddenly

02 December 2023
Dad-of-two, 31, who had the ‘biggest heart’ dies suddenly

The devastated partner of a 31-year-old who died in his sleep has paid tribute to him.

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Teacher who tried to touch pupil in bath banned for life

01 December 2023
Teacher who tried to touch pupil in bath banned for life

A former teacher at a prestigious private school who plied a pupil with alcohol before asking him to sit on his lap has been banned.

Sainsbury’s worker ‘attacked during robbery’

30 November 2023
Sainsbury’s worker ‘attacked during robbery’

A 20-year-old man has been charged after a Sainsbury’s was reportedly robbed and a member of staff assaulted.

Sadness as popular cafe shuts after 20 years

29 November 2023
Sadness as popular cafe shuts after 20 years

Customers have expressed their dismay at the closure of a much-loved cafe, which has shut after 20 years.

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The much-loved ‘Sainsbury’s cat’ with hundreds of followers online

29 November 2023
The much-loved ‘Sainsbury’s cat’ with hundreds of followers online

A marauding moggie known as the "Sainsbury's cat" has also been pictured in Starbucks, a nightclub, a school – and eight miles away in another town.

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‘I stripped off to take a dip with Kent’s naked swimmers’

28 November 2023
‘I stripped off to take a dip with Kent’s naked swimmers’

Curious about the secret world of naturism or naked and afraid? Reporter Ruth Cassidy braved Kent’s only nude swimming session to investigate…

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Pedestrian seriously injured after crash on major road

24 November 2023
Pedestrian seriously injured after crash on major road

A road has reopened after reports a car has hit a pedestrian and has left them with ‘serious injuries’.

Divisive new pedestrian zone will close to traffic within weeks

21 November 2023
Divisive new pedestrian zone will close to traffic within weeks

A divisive new Spanish-inspired seafront plaza will close to traffic for good before the end of the month.

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Man trapped in car after serious crash airlifted to London hospital

20 November 2023
Man trapped in car after serious crash airlifted to London hospital

A man was freed from his car by firefighters after a serious three-vehicle crash and then taken to a London hospital by the air ambulance.

Wellness practitioner threw timesheet in the bin and refused to pay, says former employee

19 November 2023
Wellness practitioner threw timesheet in the bin and refused to pay, says former employee

A health clinic boss is accused of throwing an employee’s timesheet away and saying she should “be grateful for the hours he was willing to pay”.

Teacher tried to touch pupil in bath and made him pull trousers down ‘for punishment’

16 November 2023
Teacher tried to touch pupil in bath and made him pull trousers down ‘for punishment’

Exclusive: A former teacher at a Kent private school plied a pupil with alcohol before asking him to sit in his lap, a misconduct hearing was told.

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