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Cockroach infestation at top Kent pub leads to zero-star hygiene rating

Cockroach infestation at top Kent pub leads to zero-star hygiene rating

A country pub ranked among the UK’s best was given a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors discovered an infestation of cockroaches.

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Straw-bale fire finally extinguished after six days

Straw-bale fire finally extinguished after six days

Firefighters have put out a straw fire in a village after six days, with a warning to keep doors and windows shut finally lifted.

New pictures reveal progress on ‘world-class’ £10 million firefighters' facility

New pictures reveal progress on ‘world-class’ £10 million firefighters' facility

New pictures show progress on a “cutting edge” multi-million pound firefighters' training centre, which is set to be among the best in the country.

McNairs put faith in a different King

McNairs put faith in a different King

Elizabeth and Rab McNair’s Queen Shakira will be joined by King Jackson as King Memphis is forced to miss this year’s Arena Racing Company Kent Plate.

Pride event set for return to Kent town

Pride event set for return to Kent town

A pride event is set to return to a Kent town for the second time this summer following its successful debut in 2024.

Lockyer leads by example

Lockyer leads by example

Gary Lockyer has been handed the captain’s armband at Ashford - and made an excellent start in his new role.

Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

A council will continue to run a town centre cinema for a further 18 months after it stepped up last year.

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Teenager among two arrested after Audi failed to stop for police

Teenager among two arrested after Audi failed to stop for police

Two people, including a boy, 15, have been arrested and an Audi car seized after it failed to stop for police.

‘The flooding is extraordinary’: Drone pictures show new leisure complex site underwater

‘The flooding is extraordinary’: Drone pictures show new leisure complex site underwater

Concerning aerial pictures reveal the extent of flooding on land where a new luxury leisure centre will be built.

Firefighters remain at scene of straw bales village blaze

Firefighters remain at scene of straw bales village blaze

Fire crews continue to remain at the scene of a blaze in a Kent village.

Amos is out of this world!

Amos is out of this world!

A 23-year-old has been celebrating after she became a HYROX world-record holder at an event in Austria.

Teen left brain-damaged after collapsing in park finally returns to Kent

Teen left brain-damaged after collapsing in park finally returns to Kent

The family of a young girl left brain-damaged after collapsing just days after her 16th birthday hope she will be back home within months.

Home Bargains set to open latest Kent store as images show progress at new retail park

Home Bargains set to open latest Kent store as images show progress at new retail park

A new retail park years in the making is expected to host Home Bargains as one of its flagship tenants.

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‘I spent £300k on my shop - now council has given me six months to leave’

‘I spent £300k on my shop - now council has given me six months to leave’

A business owner who spent £300,000 renovating his town centre shop is calling for compensation after being ordered to leave.

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Ton bid to bounce back

Ton bid to bounce back

Kennington are looking to bounce back this weekend after suffering a rare bad day.

‘These lorries are a constant nightmare - they keep wrecking my driveway!’

‘These lorries are a constant nightmare - they keep wrecking my driveway!’

A furious homeowner is planning to build a barrier at the edge of his property to stop lost lorries damaging his driveway.

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‘He was a kind, committed and hard-working councillor’

‘He was a kind, committed and hard-working councillor’

Colleagues have led tributes to a county councillor who served his residents for 12 years after his death.

Village's only shop reopens after major makeover

Village's only shop reopens after major makeover

A village’s only shop has reopened following a two-month refurbishment – with new owners hoping to turn it into a community hub.

Boss sent off after kicking ball to keeper

Boss sent off after kicking ball to keeper

Ashford boss Lloyd Hume was sent off at the weekend - for attempting to speed up the game.

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‘Use some common sense!’ School hands out detentions for lateness despite roadworks chaos

‘Use some common sense!’ School hands out detentions for lateness despite roadworks chaos

Parents are pleading with a school to “use common sense” as pupils will still be given detentions for lateness amid travel disruption.

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