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‘This is sorely needed and hugely welcome’: Pubs and hotels across Kent set for business rates rethink
Pubs and hotels could see changes to the way their business rates are calculated under a new government review.
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Fire crews called to blaze at closed-down pub
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a former pub, which closed down more than two years ago.
Golf simulators revealed as first attraction to launch in £2.4m leisure complex revamp
Bosses of a council-owned leisure complex have unveiled a new golf simulator experience.
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Murder investigation launched after man dies in seafont stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a seafront stabbing this morning.
Concerns for boy, 15, missing for almost a week
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 15-year-old who was last seen almost a week ago.
Council scales back plan for flats on ‘underutilised’ car park
A council has cut the number of flats it is planning to build on an “underutilised” car park.
‘It was a stupid decision’: Former PCSO took cocaine and ‘sprinted’ from police
A former PCSO who took cocaine before “sprinting” away from police after being stopped has been banned from driving.
Scaffolder torched ex-girlfriend’s clothes, then video-called her to show them burning
A young man torched his ex-girlfriend’s clothes and make-up in a field and then video-called her to show them going up in flames.
‘We’re begging for action’: Campaigners demand lower limits on Kent accident black spot
Campaigners calling for lower speed limits at an accident black spot are pushing for more supporters to sign their petition.
Sex offender breached order by moving home and using aliases
A convicted sex offender has appeared in court after breaching the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Man turned to crime to fund cocaine addiction after £30k inheritance ran out
A man who received a £30,000 inheritance turned to crime to fund a cocaine addiction when the money ran out.
Opening date for town’s first Taco Bell revealed as new KFC set to launch next door
The opening date for a town’s first Taco Bell has been revealed - with a new KFC restaurant also on the verge of completion next door.
‘Police protection is not a reward’: Kent MP weighs into Prince Harry security row
A Kent MP has weighed into the row over whether Prince Harry and his family should receive police protection when they return to Britain.
Toby Carvery opening moves closer as work approved at empty restaurant
Work has been approved at a restaurant that has stood empty for more than two years as it prepares to reopen as a Toby Carvery within months.
Disabled pensioner left ‘virtually housebound’ after council closes layby
A disabled pensioner says she has been left “virtually housebound” after council workers closed off an unofficial layby outside her home.
Five new TV shows not to miss: Dan Snow in China, the Joy of Pets and Ladies of London: The New Reign
The best new programmes on the box this week - handpicked by our entertainment experts.
‘It was devastatingly out of character’: Inquest held into teen’s railway death
The heartbroken family of a 17-year-old boy say he acted “devastatingly out of character” when he made a sudden decision to step in front of a train.
'Our country pub was rarely empty - but it's still impossible to carry on'
The latest operators of a country pub have returned the keys after two years saying combined pressures left them with no “sustainable alternative”.
Shoplifter ‘over the moon’ to be locked up after stealing items worth thousands
A prolific thief was said to be “over the moon” about being locked up for a week after stealing items worth thousands from high street stores.
Seven family-friendly bank holiday adventures that refuse to be boring
Make the most of the long weekend with these awesome days out taking place across Kent.