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Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

08 March 2025
Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

A former pub which served a village for hundreds of years has been turned into a luxury Airbnb.

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Shock as landlords announce sudden closure of popular seaside pub

07 March 2025
Shock as landlords announce sudden closure of popular seaside pub

Landlords at a popular seaside pub dating back more than 200 years have stunned punters by announcing its sudden closure.

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Shock as two Kent car dealerships to shut this month

05 March 2025
Shock as two Kent car dealerships to shut this month

A leading car sales group has confirmed two of its Kent dealerships will close at the end of the month, leaving staff bewildered.

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Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

05 March 2025
Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

An iconic period building which has been home to much-loved bars and entertainment venues for several years, is set to be auctioned off this month.

‘It’s not an excellent development opportunity - it’s destroying the countryside’

05 March 2025
‘It’s not an excellent development opportunity - it’s destroying the countryside’

Plans to build 2,000 homes on land owned by the University of Kent would destroy a vast swathe of countryside, campaigners say.

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Major brand set to move into former Wilko

04 March 2025
Major brand set to move into former Wilko

An outdoor clothing company will take on a prominent spot once occupied by Wilko, the third tenant to occupy the site in less than 12 months.

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Final plans for £40m housing estate approved

02 March 2025
Final plans for £40m housing estate approved

The final set of plans for a £40 million housing estate, 10 years in the making, have officially been approved.

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Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

02 March 2025
Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

A beloved but rundown palace described as a village’s “greatest historical asset” has hit the market due to the spiraling cost of vital repairs.

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One of Kent’s oldest schools reveals million-pound sports pitch plans

01 March 2025
One of Kent’s oldest schools reveals million-pound sports pitch plans

Plans for a million-pound sports pitch at one of Kent’s oldest schools have been resurrected less than a year after being withdrawn.

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‘Morrisons won’t let me in store with my guide dog - because owner is allergic’

01 March 2025
‘Morrisons won’t let me in store with my guide dog - because owner is allergic’

A blind gran was refused entry to a Morrisons Daily store with her guide dog - because the owner has “severe pet allergies”.

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Shop banned from selling alcohol as boy, 14, left unresponsive after vodka binge

28 February 2025
Shop banned from selling alcohol as boy, 14, left unresponsive after vodka binge

A convenience store has been stripped of its alcohol licence after selling vodka to girls as young as 13, with serious consequences.

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Town centre KFC unexpectedly shuts

27 February 2025
Town centre KFC unexpectedly shuts

A town centre KFC has unexpectedly shut with bosses confirming it will not be reopening.

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Life in Kent in 2000: Archive pictures and the biggest stories from 25 years ago

27 February 2025
Life in Kent in 2000: Archive pictures and the biggest stories from 25 years ago

We look back at life in Kent 25 years ago, reflecting on some of the biggest stories from 2000.

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‘She went from being a pillar of the community to being shunned in the street’

26 February 2025
‘She went from being a pillar of the community to being shunned in the street’

The family of a woman “shunned in the street” after being convicted of stealing from the Post Office hope to finally prove her innocence 27 years on.

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‘I’m allergic to myself – crying is like having acid poured over my face’

26 February 2025
‘I’m allergic to myself – crying is like having acid poured over my face’

A young woman “allergic to herself” has told how a cruel and undiagnosed disease has robbed her of her life.

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‘Heroic’ teen’s shocking injuries after protecting sausage dog from Rottweiler

24 February 2025
‘Heroic’ teen’s shocking injuries after protecting sausage dog from Rottweiler

A teenager who was savaged during a dog attack has been hailed a “hero” for shielding his puppy and younger brother during the ordeal.

‘Deathtrap bridge is an accident waiting to happen’

23 February 2025
‘Deathtrap bridge is an accident waiting to happen’

There are fears a bridge used by thousands of motorists a day could collapse or cause a fatal accident if not repaired urgently.

‘Gross!’: Man in hi-vis caught on camera pooing in road

21 February 2025
‘Gross!’: Man in hi-vis caught on camera pooing in road

Grim footage shows the moment a council contractor defecated in the middle of the road while on the job.

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Seizing XL bullies to cost police £1m

21 February 2025
Seizing XL bullies to cost police £1m

Enforcing the XL bully ban is set to cost police more than £1 million after figures showed more than one a week was put down in the first six months.

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Boy on e-scooter uses Taser-like weapon in attempted robbery

20 February 2025
Boy on e-scooter uses Taser-like weapon in attempted robbery

A boy on an e-scooter who is wanted in connection with reports of an attempted robbery threatened his victim with a Taser-like device.

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