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'Crippling costs' force family to leave revamped pub

23 January 2023
'Crippling costs' force family to leave revamped pub

Bosses behind a popular pub are selling up just four months after a redesign as rising costs have made it "harder than ever to stay afloat'.

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'I've been drinking in pubs for 30 years - now I own one'

22 January 2023
'I've been drinking in pubs for 30 years - now I own one'

A husband and wife team behind a new micropub have turned their love for a night out at their local into their dream business.

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Run-down play park reopens after £340k upgrade

19 January 2023
Run-down play park reopens after £340k upgrade

A new play park featuring trampolines, swings and climbing frames has opened following a months-long refurbishment.

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'Pointless' layby closure forces chippy to shut on Sundays

19 January 2023
'Pointless' layby closure forces chippy to shut on Sundays

A frustrated chip shop owner says he has been left with no choice but to stay shut on Sundays - as customers can no longer park in a layby outside.

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'Wedding venue plans will shatter peace of our village forever'

18 January 2023
'Wedding venue plans will shatter peace of our village forever'

Villagers have spoken out against divisive plans to turn the grounds of an 18th century Grade II*-listed country house into a wedding destination.

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The three Kent districts set for modern bin lorries as £152m deal signed

17 January 2023
The three Kent districts set for modern bin lorries as £152m deal signed

An eight-year bin collection contract has been agreed which will lead to "improved services" and a new fleet of eco-friendly modern vehicles.

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Delays on roundabout as car and lorry collide

16 January 2023
Delays on roundabout as car and lorry collide

An accident involving a lorry and a car caused further delays for drivers as the M20 remains closed.

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Disturbing video shows fox 'attack' by hounds

15 January 2023
Disturbing video shows fox 'attack' by hounds

Hunt saboteurs have released video they believe shows a fox being torn apart by hounds during a hunt - despite it being made illegal in 2004.

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Miraculous escape after horrific smash

15 January 2023
Miraculous escape after horrific smash

Police have made an arrest after two people were in a vehicle involved in an horrific crash.

Town's 'best barbers' to shut after 20 years

15 January 2023
Town's 'best barbers' to shut after 20 years

A barber shop described as the "best in town" has announced it is closing after two decades, sparking sadness among regulars.

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Yellow warning as heavy rain could turn to snow

15 January 2023
Yellow warning as heavy rain could turn to snow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain could turn to snow causing travel disruption across Kent.

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Traffic stopped after car destroyed by blaze on M20

15 January 2023
Traffic stopped after car destroyed by blaze on M20

Traffic was brought to a standstill after a car caught fire on a motorway during the early hours.

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Road closed after crash near The Range

14 January 2023
Road closed after crash near The Range

A homeware store has been cordoned off by police after a collision involving two cars.

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'Never-ending roadworks could force my garage to close'

14 January 2023
'Never-ending roadworks could force my garage to close'

A furious garage owner says constant queues caused by ongoing roadworks could lead to the closure of his business.

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Police hunt for suspects after attempted fuel theft

14 January 2023
Police hunt for suspects after attempted fuel theft

Several police cars were spotted near a petrol station after reports two men tried to steal fuel.

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Flood alert issued as heavy rain to continue

14 January 2023
Flood alert issued as heavy rain to continue

The Environment Agency has warned of possible flooding in Kent as heavy rain is set to continue, followed by severe cold weather.

Pilot 'unable to control aircraft' before serious crash

14 January 2023
Pilot 'unable to control aircraft' before serious crash

A report into a terrifying plane crash found the pilot was "unable to control the aircraft's direction" soon after takeoff.

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Garden centre's bid to build new homes to fund expansion

14 January 2023
Garden centre's bid to build new homes to fund expansion

Seven new homes could be built next to a popular garden centre as part of plans to upgrade the site.

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Motorbike and moped being 'driven into pedestrians' seized by police

13 January 2023
Motorbike and moped being 'driven into pedestrians' seized by police

A moped and a motorbike believed to have been stolen have been seized by police "following reports of them driving into pedestrians".

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Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle crash

13 January 2023
Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle crash

There were delays on the M25 after a multi-vehicle accident near the Dartford Tunnel.

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