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‘We’ve survived for more than 20 years as publicans - it’s a lifestyle not a hobby’

‘We’ve survived for more than 20 years as publicans - it’s a lifestyle not a hobby’

26 October 2024

A couple who have spent 20 years at the helm share their secret to success after turning a pub on the brink of closure into a thriving community spot.

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New taxi licence plates to help keep women passengers safe

New taxi licence plates to help keep women passengers safe

25 October 2024

A council is clamping down on taxi drivers who refuse to take passengers without cash or for short journeys.

Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

25 October 2024

The owner of a popular award-winning tapas restaurant is selling up to “focus on other ventures”.

Toddler hit by car returns home

Toddler hit by car returns home

25 October 2024

A three-year-old who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car has been able to return home.

First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

25 October 2024

Champagne corks popped as guests were offered a first glimpse inside a highly anticipated restaurant ahead of its official launch.

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High street restaurant suddenly shuts as forfeiture notice appears on window

High street restaurant suddenly shuts as forfeiture notice appears on window

25 October 2024

A popular high street restaurant has vowed to find a new home after suddenly shutting its doors citing “reasons beyond our control”.

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Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

25 October 2024

Homeless people based at an encampment inches from a busy dual carriageway have been told tents being lived in will not be removed.

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Huge crane removed from much-delayed seafront development

Huge crane removed from much-delayed seafront development

25 October 2024

A huge crane at the site of a much-delayed seafront development has been taken down - but bosses stress work will restart early next year.

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Heartbroken mum decorates son's grave for Halloween

Heartbroken mum decorates son's grave for Halloween

25 October 2024

A heartbroken mother has decorated her son’s grave with pumpkins, flowers and spiderwebs in tribute to her Halloween-loving teenager.

Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

25 October 2024

An appalled mum filmed human waste flowing through a new-build family estate - which has been blamed on nappies being flushed down the toilet.

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‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

25 October 2024

The cost of swim sessions at a new council-run leisure centre is “scaring” some families away this half-term who claim it’s too much.

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Fraudsters who preyed on elderly people ordered to pay back more than £100k

Fraudsters who preyed on elderly people ordered to pay back more than £100k

24 October 2024

One conman claimed to be a police officer investigating a rogue trader to scam elderly people with building work they didn’t need.

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River quality found to be ‘poor’

River quality found to be ‘poor’

24 October 2024

A national test project has found high levels of phosphates and nitrates in a town’s river and streams.

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‘Don’t get our hopes up!’ Eurostar spotted at Kent station

‘Don’t get our hopes up!’ Eurostar spotted at Kent station

24 October 2024

Eurostar has been accused of “goading” passengers after one of its fleet stopped at a Kent station overnight.

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Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

24 October 2024

Drivers are being warned after scammers placed fake QR codes on pay-and-display machines.

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Clare Balding visits Kent church ahead of multimillion-pound upgrade

Clare Balding visits Kent church ahead of multimillion-pound upgrade

24 October 2024

Award-winning TV presenter Clare Balding has visited a Kent church ahead of its multimillion-pound transformation.

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Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

24 October 2024

The family of a man missing for a week have paid tribute to their ‘beloved father’ after police found a body and launched a murder inquiry.

Sadness as restaurant in large town centre building to close next month

Sadness as restaurant in large town centre building to close next month

24 October 2024

A pan-Asian restaurant that occupies a large town centre site is set to close next month.

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Burglars cause £1,500 of damage at wildlife reserve

Burglars cause £1,500 of damage at wildlife reserve

24 October 2024

Thieves broke into a visitor centre at a wildlife reserve causing £1,500 worth of damage.

Circus opens at new home after being forced to move

Circus opens at new home after being forced to move

24 October 2024

A circus which announced a Kent show without even having a venue has set up at a new location after months of searching.

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