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Top Kent pub's fears as energy bill triples to £101k

03 July 2022
Top Kent pub's fears as energy bill triples to £101k

The owner of an award-winning gastropub fears rocketing energy costs could be the “final nail in the coffin” for many in the industry.

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Toy car costing ten shillings sells for £720

01 July 2022
Toy car costing ten shillings sells for £720

An old toy car from the 1960s was sold for 80 times its original purchase price.

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'Disgrace' as new-build semis rented out for up to £2,100 a month

29 June 2022
'Disgrace' as new-build semis rented out for up to £2,100 a month

Homes on new-build estates across Kent are being snapped up by buy-to-let investors and rented out at eye-watering prices.

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The 'depressing' street being transformed into foodie heaven

19 June 2022
The 'depressing' street being transformed into foodie heaven

A Kent town once blighted by crime and boarded-up shops is fighting back through food, art and culture.

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Could pub left derelict after toilet collapse finally reopen?

18 June 2022
Could pub left derelict after toilet collapse finally reopen?

A pub left boarded up since a 12ft-deep well opened in its toilets looks set to finally be given a new lease of life.

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BAFTA-winning actress 'jealous' of theatre's extension plans

16 June 2022
BAFTA-winning actress 'jealous' of theatre's extension plans

BAFTA-winning actress Brenda Blethyn has thrown her weight behind a community theatre as it announces £500k plans to expand.

'We've been left trapped in village after only bus service axed'

06 June 2022
'We've been left trapped in village after only bus service axed'

Residents say they have been left trapped with no means of getting to the shops or appointments after their village's only bus service was cancelled.

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Uni club cuts hours after behaviour fears

05 June 2022
Uni club cuts hours after behaviour fears

A Students' Union has cut its hours but been re-granted a licence after concerns serving booze until 2am would fuel anti-social behaviour.

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700-year-old version of the Magna Carta goes on permanent exhibition

02 June 2022
 700-year-old version of the Magna Carta goes on permanent exhibition

A rarely seen medieval version of one of English history's most important documents is the centre piece of an extra ordinary new exhibition.

33,000 miss GP slots in Kent every month

02 June 2022
33,000 miss GP slots in Kent every month

There are calls for patients who miss their GP appointments without cancelling to be fined after 33,000 Kent patients missed their slots in one month.

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Manston lorry parking 'unviable' solution to traffic chaos

30 May 2022
Manston lorry parking 'unviable' solution to traffic chaos

Manston Airport bosses' offer to help end lorry queues in Kent appears to have been snubbed by the government.

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Council transport expert's fears over 200-home estate

30 May 2022
Council transport expert's fears over 200-home estate

A KCC transportation team leader is among those raising concerns over plans for a new housing estate on prime farmland.

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Is this Kent's longest-serving pub landlord?

29 May 2022
Is this Kent's longest-serving pub landlord?

A pub landlord affectionately known as 'The Captain' has called time after 44 years manning the bar.

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The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

28 May 2022
The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

He provided inspiration for one of Hollywood's best-loved characters but few would know the 'real' Jack Sparrow - a fisherman-turned-pirate from Kent.

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Music festival in woods to return

25 May 2022
Music festival in woods to return

A music festival is set to return to the Kent countryside this summer after twice being postponed due to the pandemic.

Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

18 May 2022
Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

Countryside campaigners say they are dismayed at the loss of more farmland to housing, as a controversial 320-home scheme is approved.

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Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

14 May 2022
Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

The future of a historic village pub saved from redevelopment through a community buy-out now hangs in the balance after the business failed.

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Winery branches out with third plantation

09 May 2022
Winery branches out with third plantation

An award-winning winery is expanding to help meet its ambition to produce 250,000 bottles a year.

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Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

16 March 2022
Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

A popular beer festival is set to make a welcome return after a two year absence with more 20,000 visitors predicted to attend.

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Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

15 March 2022
Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

The reasons behind the sad demise of Kent butchery chain JC Rook and Sons have been revealed by administrators.

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