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‘A bar with sea views and dessert-inspired cocktails? I’m smitten’

‘A bar with sea views and dessert-inspired cocktails? I’m smitten’

Our reviewer visited a seafront bar with bags of community spirit that’s breathed new life into a long-empty pub.

‘How school dinners have taken a leaf out of a prison’s book’

‘How school dinners have taken a leaf out of a prison’s book’

Our columnist asks if standards for school dinners are dropping as he reminisces about times gone by.

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Plans for hundreds of batteries in shipping containers on farmland submitted

Plans for hundreds of batteries in shipping containers on farmland submitted

Plans for a sprawling battery storage plant housing 100 shipping containers near a small Kent hamlet have officially been launched.

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‘This club needs reopening - I’m bringing nightlife back to the town’

‘This club needs reopening - I’m bringing nightlife back to the town’

An experienced nightclub businessman has revealed plans to reopen a “beloved” Kent venue and invest six-figure sums into its new offering.

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‘We’ll get more customers’: Pub boss defends ‘woke’ ban on outdoor smoking after backlash

‘We’ll get more customers’: Pub boss defends ‘woke’ ban on outdoor smoking after backlash

The landlord of a Kent pub has hit back at claims his decision to ban all outdoor smoking is “woke” and will cost him customers.

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Test yourself (or your mates) with these super tough 13 trivia questions

Test yourself (or your mates) with these super tough 13 trivia questions

The Saturday Social: The hardest general knowledge quiz online is back

Teen taken to hospital after ‘assault’ at school football match

Teen taken to hospital after ‘assault’ at school football match

An appeal for witnesses has been made after a 15-year-old boy was injured after a ‘disturbance’ broke out at a football match held at a school.

Six arrested during operation to stop stolen vehicles being smuggled out of UK

Six arrested during operation to stop stolen vehicles being smuggled out of UK

Six people were arrested at the border as part of an operation to stop stolen goods being smuggled out of the country.

‘Blacklisted’ beach with no-swim warning ‘needs far more testing’

‘Blacklisted’ beach with no-swim warning ‘needs far more testing’

The “blacklisting” of a whole beach for months on end due to its no-swim warning has been blasted by an MP.

Parents left in the lurch as nursery suddenly shut by Ofsted over ‘safety concerns’

Parents left in the lurch as nursery suddenly shut by Ofsted over ‘safety concerns’

An early years provider has been shut down by the education watchdog over concerns children may be exposed to a risk of harm.

Predatory child rapist jailed after ‘appalling’ abuse

Predatory child rapist jailed after ‘appalling’ abuse

A paedophile has at last faced justice for “appalling and terrifying” offences he committed against a nine-year-old girl half a century ago.

How kidnapping in Colombian jungle led to Kent castle’s beautiful garden

How kidnapping in Colombian jungle led to Kent castle’s beautiful garden

A near-death experience in the jungle with armed guerrilla fighters led to one horticulturist creating his dream garden at a luxurious Kent estate.

Firefighters battle blaze at waste firm’s depot

Firefighters battle blaze at waste firm’s depot

Firefighters have been called to a blaze at a waste management firm’s depot today.

Man taken to hospital after falling from ladder

Man taken to hospital after falling from ladder

A person has been taken to hospital after falling from a ladder.

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Concerns grow for missing man

Concerns grow for missing man

The public is being asked to help find a missing man as officers are growing concerned for his welfare.

Top Kent grammar school rated ‘Outstanding’ for 12 years downgraded by Ofsted

Top Kent grammar school rated ‘Outstanding’ for 12 years downgraded by Ofsted

A grammar school that boasted the top Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ for 12 years has been downgraded across the board following an inspection.

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'Our hospital wedding was perfect'

'Our hospital wedding was perfect'

A hospital ward became a wedding venue for a Kent couple, with staff arranging the ceremony after a heartfelt proposal last week.

Eyesore town centre building one step closer to revamp

Eyesore town centre building one step closer to revamp

An abandoned town centre shop found last year to be infested with vermin could finally be transformed.

Special baby care charity launches fundraiser for £250k hospital upgrades

Special baby care charity launches fundraiser for £250k hospital upgrades

A charity which helps more than 1,300 sick babies a year is aiming to raise a quarter of a million pounds to bring its hospital tech up to date.

Two arrests as man spotted ‘soaked in blood’ after cul-de-sac stabbing

Two arrests as man spotted ‘soaked in blood’ after cul-de-sac stabbing

A large emergency response descended on a residential street after a man sustained serious injuries in a reported stabbing.

Bosses take ‘heartbreaking decision’ to close bar

Bosses take ‘heartbreaking decision’ to close bar

A popular bar has announced it is closing after plans were approved to demolish the building.

Convicted paedophile sent explicit videos to ‘teenage girl’ on Snapchat

Convicted paedophile sent explicit videos to ‘teenage girl’ on Snapchat

A convicted paedophile has been branded a "dangerous pervert" after sending explicit videos of himself to a ‘13-year-old girl’ he met on Snapchat.

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Kent County Council election candidates officially announced

Kent County Council election candidates officially announced

The candidates for the Kent County Council election on May 1 have been officially announced - full list here.

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Town centre roads to shut for sewer repairs

Town centre roads to shut for sewer repairs

A town centre route including a high street will shut for two weeks for repairs to a sewer.

CCTV image released after ‘Co-op row descends into violence’

CCTV image released after ‘Co-op row descends into violence’

A CCTV image has been released after a man was seriously injured during a reported attack inside a convenience store.

Crash sparks long delays on major route

Crash sparks long delays on major route

A crash has sparked long delays on a busy route.

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Delays at Dartford Crossing following crash

Delays at Dartford Crossing following crash

Motorists are facing delays on a major route after an accident.

Massive queues gather in high street for burrito giveaway

Massive queues gather in high street for burrito giveaway

Huge queues gathered at a high street Mexican restaurant after it gave away free burritos.

Cars overturn on motorway after crash

Cars overturn on motorway after crash

Two overturned cars caused long queues on a motorway after a crash.

Council can’t refuse 1,000-home estate because it took six years to decide it

Council can’t refuse 1,000-home estate because it took six years to decide it

The fate of plans for 1,000 homes on the edge of a town has been taken out of a council’s hands because it took six years to make a decision.

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