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Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ pub a success

Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ pub a success

26 August 2024

A father and daughter who have never run a pub have vowed to revive a traditional inn previously branded “financially unviable”.

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‘We can’t get huge hole in our roof fixed – because the King owns the building!’

‘We can’t get huge hole in our roof fixed – because the King owns the building!’

25 August 2024

A man has told of his “nightmare” efforts to fix a gaping hole in the roof of his apartment block - after discovering King Charles owns the building

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‘Let’s prove we’re a better band than McFly!’

‘Let’s prove we’re a better band than McFly!’

24 August 2024

Noughties band Busted sparked a friendly rivalry on stage last night when they headlined a stunning Kent venue.

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Ex-police officer admits weapons charge after 'forgetting' to hand back pepper spray

Ex-police officer admits weapons charge after 'forgetting' to hand back pepper spray

24 August 2024

A former police officer has pleaded guilty to keeping a can of PAVA incapacitant spray after leaving the force.

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Banned thief assaulted Tesco worker who recognised him

Banned thief assaulted Tesco worker who recognised him

23 August 2024

A thief who returned to a supermarket after previously stealing from it tried to headbutt a worker who recognised him and told him he was banned.

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‘Issuing fines for swearing is class war - our words root us to our communities’

‘Issuing fines for swearing is class war - our words root us to our communities’

23 August 2024

KentOnline columnist and swearing fan Melissa Todd says a council’s plan to issue fines for foul language will unfairly penalise the working class.

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Council ditches swearing fine rules amid legal threat

Council ditches swearing fine rules amid legal threat

22 August 2024

A council has ditched new rules including fines for people swearing in the street amid the threat of a legal challenge from free speech activists.

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Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

22 August 2024

A man who went on a stealing spree worth £1,500 threatened to harm a worker when he was caught mid-act during one theft.

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Beachfront bar’s music bid stumbles amid ‘intolerable noise’ fears

Beachfront bar’s music bid stumbles amid ‘intolerable noise’ fears

22 August 2024

Plans to play music at a bar’s terrace have been delayed amid fears of “an intolerable effect on residents.”

Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

22 August 2024

Campaigners have threatened to drag a council to the High Court – potentially costing tens of thousands - unless it overhauls “anti-swearing” rules.

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Mural of huge pile of lifejackets appears on sea wall

Mural of huge pile of lifejackets appears on sea wall

22 August 2024

A large mural of inflatable jackets has been painted onto a sea wall, to raise awareness of the lives lost in the Channel.

Becky Hill to perform two shows at seaside venue

Becky Hill to perform two shows at seaside venue

22 August 2024

Tickets flew so quickly for the singer’s first headline concert in Kent that a second night has been added.

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Huge emergency response after ‘empty’ van strikes man in town centre

Huge emergency response after ‘empty’ van strikes man in town centre

21 August 2024

A van reportedly struck a man in a town centre.

Armed police swarm street as ‘gunman’ spotted

Armed police swarm street as ‘gunman’ spotted

21 August 2024

Armed officers and a police helicopter swooped on a town amid fears a gunman was on the loose.

Plans unveiled for Primark left empty for 12 years

Plans unveiled for Primark left empty for 12 years

21 August 2024

An art school is expanding into a former town centre Primark which has been empty for more than a decade.

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Taco Bell reveals bid to open inside former Debenhams

Taco Bell reveals bid to open inside former Debenhams

21 August 2024

Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell looks set to add another Kent site to its ranks after revealing plans to open in a former Debenhams store.

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‘Dreamland can have concerts until 11pm - so why can't we have background music?’

‘Dreamland can have concerts until 11pm - so why can't we have background music?’

20 August 2024

The manager of a bar close to one of Kent’s biggest concert venues has taken aim at rules preventing him playing outdoor background music.

Street cordoned off after man found dead

Street cordoned off after man found dead

20 August 2024

A residential street was cordoned off after a man was tragically found dead.

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Historic rollercoaster closed after gaping holes appear in tracks during ride

Historic rollercoaster closed after gaping holes appear in tracks during ride

19 August 2024

Britain's oldest rollercoaster was forced to close after gaping holes appeared in the tracks.

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Boy cried ‘Mummy, I’m scared’ as knife-wielding boyfriend warned her: ‘I’m going to get you!’

Boy cried ‘Mummy, I’m scared’ as knife-wielding boyfriend warned her: ‘I’m going to get you!’

19 August 2024

A mum and her son cowered in dark alleyways and behind cars as they were chased out of their home by her knife-wielding partner.

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