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MP urges council to rethink ban on pub’s free taxi service
An MP has demanded a council rethink its decision to ban a pub landlord from offering his own free taxi service.
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Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent
Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
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Defector who quit Tories 11 days ago named as Reform by-election candidate
A former Conservative councillor who defected to Reform UK less than two weeks ago has been named as the party’s KCC by-election c...
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Hit BBC series shot along the Kent coast returns this weekend
Eagle-eyed viewers may recognise some familiar stretches of the Kent coastline when the third series of a hit BBC drama returns to...
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Drivers hit by delays on M2 after crash
Drivers faced delays on the M2 following a crash.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in three-vehicle crash
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a three-vehicle collision on a main road.
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Forensics officers spotted outside property as investigation begins
Police are investigating a suspected break-in at a property on a busy route near a town centre.
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Work set for spring as tennis club’s padel plans approved
Work on two new padel courts will soon get underway - despite initial concerns they will be “visually intrusive” and “noisy”.
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Prolific thief spat as officer ‘took too long’ to lock him up
A serial thief has avoided jail after swiping £90 worth of meat from a store and then abusing and assaulting police.
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‘He was a kind soul who loved swede’: Keepers pay tribute after giraffe death
Keepers have paid tribute a giraffe following his death at a Kent animal park.
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Shop’s licence at risk as young girl sold vodka ends up in hospital
A shop could lose its alcohol licence after staff sold a litre of vodka to a vulnerable 15-year-old girl who later needed hospital...
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Mums go free at wildlife park for Mother’s Day
One of Kent’s top animal attractions is offering free tickets for parents over the Mother’s Day weekend.
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‘We hoped it wouldn’t come to this’: Plans to convert pub into home approved
A couple say they are heartbroken after plans to convert their pub into a home were approved following an unsuccessful search for...
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The Kent roads making the most money from motorists
The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly...
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‘It’s the best-looking bar I’ve been to, but I could’ve flown to Alicante for the price of my drink’
Our undercover reviewer visited a slick bar at a luxury golf resort with a bold fusion theme.
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Brews, body parts and B*Witched! Have a go at the best weekend online quiz
Put your general knowledge to the test with the Sheps’ Saturday Social pub quiz.
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Kent’s fourth David Lloyd club on hold as planning dispute delays opening
Hopes of Kent’s fourth David Lloyd health club opening this year have been dashed due to a planning dispute.
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‘Haunted’ pub hits market for almost £1m a year after closure
A troubled village pub which has been shut for more than a year has gone up for sale – just shy of a seven-figure asking pric...