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Bubble tea and bao buns on offer at popular tourist spot

Bubble tea and bao buns on offer at popular tourist spot

A new restaurant serving bao buns and bubble tea has opened at Kent beauty spot – the sixth business to launch there this year alone.

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Family heartbroken after boy, 5, dies in quad bike tragedy

Family heartbroken after boy, 5, dies in quad bike tragedy

Condolences have been paid to the loved ones of a ‘beautiful boy’ who died in a quad bike accident, while reportedly visiting family.

Love Island couple enjoy trip to seaside

Love Island couple enjoy trip to seaside

Love Island’s Ella Barnes and Mitchel Taylor have been spotted in Kent, with an Instagram story showing a romantic trip to the seafront.

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‘I'm scared he'll kill me when he's released from prison'

‘I'm scared he'll kill me when he's released from prison'

A terrified woman fears her attacker will kill her when he walks free from prison.

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Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

Government pest experts descend after Asian hornet is caught

Government teams are ‘working at speed’ to investigate an area in Kent after a beekeeper caught an invasive Asian hornet.

Huge concrete tower appears as luxury flats set to open next year

Huge concrete tower appears as luxury flats set to open next year

Residents have been reacting after a huge concrete tower appeared on a historic seafront site as work to build 91 luxury flats takes shape.

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Town's ‘roughest pub' turned into fine-dining restaurant and hotel

Town's ‘roughest pub' turned into fine-dining restaurant and hotel

A prominent former pub described as a “town’s roughest” has been transformed into an eye-catching boutique hotel with a fine-dining restaurant.

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Mystery totem pole appears on popular walking trail

Mystery totem pole appears on popular walking trail

Bosses at a wildlife charity are hoping to find the mysterious artist behind a huge totem pole which suddenly appeared at a nature reserve.

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High street eyesore left open to the elements as scaffolding comes down

High street eyesore left open to the elements as scaffolding comes down

The removal of scaffolding from a town centre building has turned the site into a "hotel for pigeons and seagulls", say concerned residents.

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Bottomless sushi for just £20?! And it tastes incredible too!

Bottomless sushi for just £20?! And it tastes incredible too!

Our reporter entered a new restaurant as a sushi sceptic – but after trying the five-star food from the “bottomless” menu, he left a convert.

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Celebrity chef to reopen acclaimed restaurant – with new name and ‘high-end’ food

Celebrity chef to reopen acclaimed restaurant – with new name and ‘high-end’ food

A celebrity chef has announced plans to reopen a restaurant in a coastal town after he was forced to close it down earlier this year.

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Signalling fault causes huge train delays

Signalling fault causes huge train delays

Commuters are struggling to get to work as a signalling fault causes huge delays on the trains.

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Pat’s staying Down Under

Pat’s staying Down Under

Goalkeeper Pat Ohman won’t be playing for Isthmian Premier Folkestone this season.

‘Spectacular’ porpoises spotted off Kent coast

‘Spectacular’ porpoises spotted off Kent coast

At least three porpoises have been seen enjoying a swim off the shoreline.

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Diamonds join in sparkling celebration

Diamonds join in sparkling celebration

Gymnastics club DC Diamonds are flying the flag for Britain in the biggest celebration of the sport this week.

Council sells off 77-home site to private developer

Council sells off 77-home site to private developer

A council has sold off a former brickworks site earmarked for the 77 homes, despite the project being in the pipeline for years.

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Success of town’s first Pride parade in four years

Success of town’s first Pride parade in four years

A seaside town has had its first parade to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community since the pandemic.

New alfresco dining experience opens at popular restaurant

New alfresco dining experience opens at popular restaurant

A new garden with barbecue has opened at a luxury seafood restaurant which boasts coastal views.

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Kate Bush Day returns this weekend

Kate Bush Day returns this weekend

An event celebrating Kate Bush’s most famous song and video is back after a four year break to celebrate the singer’s 65th birthday.

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Riders prepare to bare all for worldwide event

Riders prepare to bare all for worldwide event

Riders are invited to take part in a cycling event which includes the motto ‘bare as you dare’.

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