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‘Relief’ as music venue saved from closure

‘Relief’ as music venue saved from closure

A grassroots music venue has been saved from closure after a charity stepped in to buy the historic building.

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Can your foodie favourites beat last year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Award winners?

Can your foodie favourites beat last year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Award winners?

If you think your local pub or restaurant is the best in Kent, get your nominations in for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

Nando’s ‘refurb’ closure was actually to address ‘mouse activity’

Nando’s ‘refurb’ closure was actually to address ‘mouse activity’

A restaurant chain which claimed to have closed for “some DIY” was in fact pest-proofing after staff and customers spotted rodents in the dining area.

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Shock as fundraising Father Christmas not allowed in Home Bargains

Shock as fundraising Father Christmas not allowed in Home Bargains

Charity volunteers were left stunned when Home Bargains bosses would not allow a Father Christmas fundraiser to be set up in a Kent store.

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'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

The boss of one of Kent’s best restaurants has spoken about losing his Michelin star, the impact of the Budget - and the county’s foodie scene.

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‘Someone stole £100 paddling pool from my shop - it’s part and parcel of the job’

‘Someone stole £100 paddling pool from my shop - it’s part and parcel of the job’

Cash-strapped parents are stealing items from paddling pools to milk formula to feed their babies amid an increase in shoplifting, say town bosses.

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Woman suffered ‘broken heart syndrome’ after husband of 50 years attacked her

Woman suffered ‘broken heart syndrome’ after husband of 50 years attacked her

A grieving pensioner suffered 'broken heart syndrome' after her husband of more than 50 years grabbed her throat and threatened her with a knife.

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Youths on roofs ‘dicing with death’

Youths on roofs ‘dicing with death’

Terrifying pictures show children climbing on roofs and into windows at an abandoned care home due for redevelopment, sparking fears among neighbours.

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Missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well

Missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well

A 13-year-old reported missing today has been found.

Motorists face delays after smash shuts major route

Motorists face delays after smash shuts major route

A two-vehicle smash on a major route has sparked a road closure and traffic delays.

Brave child abuse victim praised as paedophile jailed

Brave child abuse victim praised as paedophile jailed

A child abuse victim has been praised for her courage and dignity as the 'dangerous' paedophile responsible begins a lengthy jail term.

Heavy traffic after three-car crash

Heavy traffic after three-car crash

Heavy traffic is building near an industrial estate after a three-car crash.

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

Fast food workers have reported being assaulted by lawless teens as the town’s MP calls for action on anti-social behaviour in parliament.

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‘Nuisance flat’ attracting people all hours shut down

‘Nuisance flat’ attracting people all hours shut down

A flat linked to drug dealing which attracted people at all hours of the day has been shut down.

Government shake-up could change Kent council system forever

Government shake-up could change Kent council system forever

The way councils operate in Kent could be set for a shake-up as the government presses for a mayoral-style arrangement for running the regions.

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Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Customers have expressed their shock over the closure of an ale house and tapas bar, with plans to open a new restaurant in its place.

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

An air ambulance was called to a crash involving a car and cyclist.

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Kent landmark with £100m plans for hotels and restaurants goes on the market

Kent landmark with £100m plans for hotels and restaurants goes on the market

A historic fort in line for a major transformation – including new hotels, restaurants and laboratories – has now hit the market for £10 million.

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£50m surf lagoon and hotel at country park to go ahead after legal challenge dropped

£50m surf lagoon and hotel at country park to go ahead after legal challenge dropped

Campaigners trying to halt the development of a county park dropped plans for judicial review, after being told it had ‘little chance of success’.

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

Six branches of DIY giant Homebase are up for sale after the chain fell into administration.

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Emergency services called to harbour

Emergency services called to harbour

Swarms of emergency service workers were spotted at a harbour following reports of a boat in trouble.

Iconic Kent supermodel’s cause of death revealed

Iconic Kent supermodel’s cause of death revealed

A 90s supermodel, who lived in Kent, died from cirrhosis of the liver while on holiday in Greece.

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

Take the kids on a magical trip to see Santa at these wonderfully festive grottos.

‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

A wheelchair user who cuts and bashes his knees as he manoeuvres around his home, is sick of waiting to be moved into a more suitable property.

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Mother and daughter followed by ‘growling’ shirtless stranger

Mother and daughter followed by ‘growling’ shirtless stranger

A terrified mother and daughter had to seek refuge in a dentist surgery after being pursued and "growled" at by a shirtless and shoeless stranger.

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'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'

'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'

A “kind-hearted” student who failed to attend a lecture for five months took his own life at home the day before he was due to return to university.

Robots, Christmas wishes and high street woes: Inside Europe’s busiest Amazon warehouse

Robots, Christmas wishes and high street woes: Inside Europe’s busiest Amazon warehouse

We visit the Amazon warehouse where robots outnumber humans and hundreds of millions of parcels are stored ahead of its busiest time of the year.

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Emergency crews descend on harbour

Emergency crews descend on harbour

Teams from the coastguard and Kent Fire and Rescue were called to help at a harbour this afternoon.

Commuters warned of Monday morning rail disruption

Commuters warned of Monday morning rail disruption

Trains are being cancelled or revised for the start of the week as the impact of Storm Bert continues.

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Hundreds in the dark after power cuts

Hundreds in the dark after power cuts

Storm Bert has forced power to be cut to hundreds of properties as emergency crews tackle problems.

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