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‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

The owner of a town centre health food shop which has served customers for almost 50 years is closing its shutters.

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Rams’ start delights Smith

Rams’ start delights Smith

Ben Smith is thrilled with how Ramsgate have started their Isthmian South East season.

The national sporting hero lying forgotten in an unloved Kent grave

The national sporting hero lying forgotten in an unloved Kent grave

The unloved, dilapidated grave of the first-ever Wimbledon champion has been discovered in a Kent cemetery.

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Pub boss: ‘Smoking ban will not hammer another nail in the coffin for us’

Pub boss: ‘Smoking ban will not hammer another nail in the coffin for us’

A stalwart pub owner has rebuked claims a beer garden smoking ban will hammer another “nail in the coffin” for the hospitality industry.

Coastwatch station targeted by vandals for the sixth time in four months

Coastwatch station targeted by vandals for the sixth time in four months

A new coastwatch station designed to save lives at sea has been targeted by vandals half a dozen times since it opened in the spring.

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'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

Our reviewer visits one of Kent’s foodie hotspots to sample the fun atmosphere with some excellent pizza.

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Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike and a car on a major route

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

The heartbroken owner of a much-loved bakery announced bad weather and soaring staffing costs will force him to shut.

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Goals a matter of time for Gate

Goals a matter of time for Gate

Margate boss Ben Greenhalgh is confident the goals will follow to go with all their promising approach play.

Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

A seaside shelter that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour could be given a new lease of life as an outdoor dining space with live music.

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Bomb squad descends on street after ‘suspicious package’ discovered

Bomb squad descends on street after ‘suspicious package’ discovered

A suspicious package left in a residential area sparked bomb fears and a road closure.

Police probe as man attacked and backpack stolen

Police probe as man attacked and backpack stolen

Police are urging a man reportedly attacked and mugged in the street at midnight to come forward after he left the scene.

‘We always try to put our imprint into a game’

‘We always try to put our imprint into a game’

Ramsgate’s Ben Smith is more than happy with his side’s attacking style of play as they maintained their perfect Isthmian South East start at Deal.

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

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

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!’

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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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

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

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’

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

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

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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