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Kent's micropubs and how they've saved empty spaces

Kent's micropubs and how they've saved empty spaces

When traditional boozers and shops are closing at a rate of knots micropubs are bucking that trend — here's how 8 are making use of vacant spaces.

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The day my dad got stuck under towers

The day my dad got stuck under towers

A family story reveals a little bit of history about an iconic Kent landmark known only to a few people...

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'They might go back into the closet'

'They might go back into the closet'

Elderly gay and lesbian people are being encouraged to join new support groups to give them a safe space where they can access help.

Train company having a 'mare'

Train company having a 'mare'

A report of horses on the line resulted in a train company trotting out some amusing tweets.

Animal sanctuary fights for survival

Animal sanctuary fights for survival

An appeal has been launched to save an animal rescue centre after it was told to leave its current premises.

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Ten arrests after protesters clash with police

Ten arrests after protesters clash with police

Ten people have been arrested after anti and pro immigration groups descended on a town centre.

In pictures: Two very different demonstrations

In pictures: Two very different demonstrations

Some of the images from today's protests in Dover, which saw roads being blocked and protesters dragged away by officers.

Motorcyclist hurt following crash with car

Motorcyclist hurt following crash with car

A motorcyclist has been hurt following a collision between a car and bike.

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Delays on M2 after crash

Delays on M2 after crash

There are reported delays following a crash on a roundabout near Junction 5 of the M2.

Woman in hospital as car hits two people

Woman in hospital as car hits two people

Two people were involved in a collision with a car this morning, with one woman being taken to hospital.

Live: Trouble flares at Dover demo

Live: Trouble flares at Dover demo

Tempers have flared in Dover during demonstrations over asylum seekers.

Pictures of inside fire ravaged building

Pictures of inside fire ravaged building

Remarkable images show the extent of the blaze which ripped through a building last night.

Rochester Bridge reopened after 10-hour closure

Rochester Bridge reopened after 10-hour closure

Police have reopened Rochester Bridge after it was closed following concerns for the safety of a man on Friday night.

Extra 50,000 seats on Kent's rail services

Extra 50,000 seats on Kent's rail services

A new timetable on many Kent rail services comes into force on Monday - and with it thousands of extra seats to enable social distancing.

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Investigation begins into major fire in seaside town

Investigation begins into major fire in seaside town

Fire crews had to tackle a major blaze last night - amid concerns someone may have been trapped in the property.

'Veterans will be rolling in their graves'

'Veterans will be rolling in their graves'

Residents of Dover brace for what could be history repeating itself, as nationalists prepare to arrive as part of an anti-migration demonstration.

Bridge closed after concerns for a man

Bridge closed after concerns for a man

The emergency services are at an incident in a town and have closed off a bridge after concerns for a man.

Mum delighted to win £1,000 in new KentOnline competition

Mum delighted to win £1,000 in new KentOnline competition

A mum from Kent says she was 'shocked and happy' to win a huge cash prize in a new monthly prize draw launched by KentOnline.

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Huge fire breaks out in town centre

Huge fire breaks out in town centre

Emergency services are at the scene of a huge blaze that has broken out near a town's high street.

Covid test site closure 'out of the blue' for staff

Covid test site closure 'out of the blue' for staff

Employees at one of the county's biggest Covid testing sites say they were given a few days notice about their jobs after their centre was relocated.

Boy, 12, arrested after assault

Boy, 12, arrested after assault

Police called out to a disturbance in a town centre later arrested a 12-year-old boy on suspicion of assault.

Teen dealer armed with samurai sword jailed

Teen dealer armed with samurai sword jailed

When police stopped a man because they were concerned about his social distancing, the found he had drugs and a samurai sword in a car.

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Airbnb hosts slammed for 'fatphobic' comments

Airbnb hosts slammed for 'fatphobic' comments

A body positivity activist has hit out at Airbnb hosts in Kent for 'fatphobic' listing banning guests weighing more than 16st.

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Cathedral set to be filled with song again

Cathedral set to be filled with song again

After the longest break in music at Canterbury Cathedral since the English Civil War, choirs will return to the world-famous site this weekend.

Pupils pulled from school after returning from holiday

Pupils pulled from school after returning from holiday

Two students are now self-isolating after attending school, despite holidaying in a country not exempt from the government's quarantine restrictions.

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New Covid-19 testing centre to open tomorrow

New Covid-19 testing centre to open tomorrow

After a Kent MP slammed the local testing system as 'a farce', a new coronavirus testing site is opening this weekend.

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Trio charged after armed burglary at caravan site

Trio charged after armed burglary at caravan site

Police have charge three men with a violent burglary after a caravan site was broken into by people with weapons.

School staff member tests postive for Covid-19

School staff member tests postive for Covid-19

Four members of staff at a school have had to go into self-isolation after one of them tested positive for coronavirus.

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Pete Doherty fined after e-scooter search for dog

Pete Doherty fined after e-scooter search for dog

An indie rock star has been banned from driving - again - for riding an electric scooter as he searched for one of his dogs while disqualified.

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Spoons knifeman to stay in hospital indefinitely

Spoons knifeman to stay in hospital indefinitely

A man who stabbed an innocent drinker four times in the back after having hallucinations about Voodooism has been given an indefinite hospital order.

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