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Pub to close as 'cost of living hits harder than pandemic’

Pub to close as 'cost of living hits harder than pandemic’

The owners of a family-run pub say they will call time for good after struggling with rising costs and falling custom.

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Four-mile queues after crash on M25

Four-mile queues after crash on M25

Drivers were stuck in queues stretching back four miles while emergency crews dealt with a crash involving two vehicles on the M25.

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Giarnni's golden moments will be hard to top

Giarnni's golden moments will be hard to top

World champion gymnast Giarnni Regini-Moran says the memories, as well as the medals, make 2022 a vintage year.

Pub to be bulldozed to make way for flats

Pub to be bulldozed to make way for flats

A high street looks set to lose one of its last remaining pubs after plans to demolish it and build a café and flats were approved.

'I loved the novelty... but don't forget the blankets'

'I loved the novelty... but don't forget the blankets'

We review the return of the winter drive-in cinema at Bluewater which feature screenings starting with a "debatable" festive classic...

Retired police officer up for £1,500 Amazon award

Retired police officer up for £1,500 Amazon award

A warehouse worker has been nominated for a prize thanks to his dedication to the community.

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Thief admits stealing car from outside home

Thief admits stealing car from outside home

A car thief has pleaded guilty after a Toyota was taken from a home before mounting the pavement in icy conditions while trying to evade police.

Legal bid to shut down £2.5bn theme park firm dismissed

Legal bid to shut down £2.5bn theme park firm dismissed

A High Court petition to wind-up a company wanting to build a multi-billion pound theme park in Kent over claims of unpaid debts has been dismissed.

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Overturned car leads to 14-mile queues on M25

Overturned car leads to 14-mile queues on M25

Motorists faced 14-mile queues on the M25 after a car overturned.

Dowson's wages warning

Dowson's wages warning

Dartford manager Alan Dowson won't break the bank in the search for fresh talent.

Wheelchair rugby world champ scoops civic award

Wheelchair rugby world champ scoops civic award

England's Wheelchair Rugby World Cup winner Lewis King has been presented with a prestigious award for his services to the community and sport.

Stolen car crashes into parked vehicles in narrow street

Stolen car crashes into parked vehicles in narrow street

A car that had been stolen ended up wedged on a pavement after crashing into vehicles parked in a narrow residential street.

Murderer jailed after fatal stabbing

Murderer jailed after fatal stabbing

A thug who stabbed a man to death after a restaurant row has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

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High street set to lose last remaining pub

High street set to lose last remaining pub

Punters could soon see the last pub on their high street vanish as plans to convert the boozer into a café with flats are set for approval.

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'I could have played in our back four'

'I could have played in our back four'

Dartford boss Alan Dowson claimed he could have played in the first half of their goalless draw with Bath on Saturday.

'If we waited for them we'd be floating down the Thames'

'If we waited for them we'd be floating down the Thames'

A flood-hit businessman has hit out at a council after being forced to pick up the bill for pumping water out of his workshop yet again.

Teen in fatal crash was just days away from starting university

Teen in fatal crash was just days away from starting university

Parents of a student who died in an accident involving a bin lorry say their son was a "kind, sensitive and caring young man".

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Report: Darts held at home

Report: Darts held at home

Both teams had a goal disallowed as Dartford failed to extend their winning home run on Saturday against Bath.

'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

A £250,000 skate park has been labelled a success after opening following a hard fought fundraising campaign.

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools have made it in the Sunday Times top schools in the southeast.

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