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‘The council has missed a trick - this park needs protection!'
14 January 2024Plans to designate a popular country park as a nature reserve have been ruled out, leaving campaigners "desperately disappointed".
‘Pub is soul of the village - but we’re sorry about the noise’
14 January 2024A pub described as “the soul of the village” has been granted extended hours to sell alcohol and play music - despite neighbours’ noise complaints.
Storm-damaged pier set to fully reopen this month
10 January 2024A Kent pier is set to fully reopen in the coming weeks - months after being damaged by Storm Ciarán.
Man, 19, arrested after girl suffers broken leg in suspected ‘hit-and-run’
10 January 2024A man has been arrested after a teenage girl suffered a broken leg in a suspected hit-and-run.
Town centre car park shuts for good
09 January 2024A town centre car park has closed for good to make way for a major multimillion-pound redevelopment.
‘End of an era’ as country pub shuts until further notice
08 January 2024The landlord of an 18th-century pub known for its Sunday lunches has closed the business in a move he called “the end of an era”.
'Diners are being left with no spaces - we need cameras in car park’
08 January 2024A frustrated businessman wants to install cameras in his car park to stop rogue drivers hogging his customers’ spaces.
Farm-turned-restaurant awarded Michelin Guide spot
05 January 2024Proud Italian restaurant owners are celebrating after winning a spot in the Michelin Guide after opening for just 18 months.
‘Does downing a vegan beer in the pub mean I’m doing Veganuary?’
05 January 2024Secret Drinker is back on the sauce already at a great British pub with staff from every corner of the globe
Kent punter downing yard of ale goes viral
02 January 2024Footage of a punter necking a yard of ale in one attempt has gone viral with more than 1.2 million views.
Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024
31 December 2023Whether you want to get fitter or raise money for charity, signing up for a 5k or fun run could be just the motivation you need.
‘Dull and unwanted' tennis court could be used for sport sweeping the country
30 December 2023A “dull and unwanted” court abandoned for eight years could be used for padel tennis, the activity sweeping the country.
Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down
30 December 2023The chairman of a hospital trust under significant pressure is stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed.
Trio arrested after ruckus outside bar
28 December 2023Three men were arrested after reports of a Christmas Eve ruckus outside a bar.
Ghostly ‘grey lady’ pictured over abandoned Kent village
27 December 2023Eerie pictures capture the moment a ghostly ‘grey lady’ appears to hover in the sky above an abandoned Kent village.
Budget breaks to beat the January blues
26 December 2023Looking for a January pick-me-up? We’ve got some great getaways to help beat the winter blues - and they’re all under £100.
Thousands don Santa hats for Christmas Day runs
25 December 2023Across the county thousands of runners donned special festive attire to take part in a series of free running events.
‘It's one of the last in Kent - and we don't want it to become housing'
23 December 2023A couple running one Kent’s last remaining market gardens fear the land could be sold for redevelopment.
Brace yourself for a Boxing Day swim
21 December 2023This year’s cold dips, as well as some winter walks and races on dry land, to help you get off the sofa on Boxing Day.
‘I wrote a Christmas song after finding hidden notes from my late mother’
20 December 2023A grieving son has penned a Christmas song in memory of his mum, after discovering heartwarming, handwritten notes in her home.
