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Popular Canterbury pub goes on the market after landlords call last orders
'I’m confident it will again become a place to enjoy a drink and spend time with friends and family'
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Kent mum hits back after Jan Leeming says lunch ‘spoiled by screaming child’
A Kent mum has hit back at former newsreader Jan Leeming after she criticised parents for bringing “screaming” children to a luxury hotel restaurant.
Council snaps up new homes to boost social housing stock
A council has purchased six properties at a new-build estate, which will be added to its social housing portfolio.
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Hosepipe ban lifted after almost seven months
South East Water has lifted a hosepipe ban for around 1.4 million customers after more than half a year.
Fire crews called to theatre after blaze in car park
Firefighters were called to an incident near a theatre after a blaze in a car park behind the building.
Shock closure of rooftop bar as business evicted while second venue files for liquidation
The future of a popular rooftop bar has been thrown into doubt after the business was evicted, while another venue has filed for liquidation.
Kent’s best-rated wine bars for a romantic Valentine’s Day date
Toast the most romantic night of the year at these top-notch bars offering cosy vibes, fine wines and tasty small plates.
Major A-road shut after car flips
A busy A-road is closed in one direction this morning after a car overturned.
‘He’ll never be able to properly hug his daughter again - it’s heartbreaking’
A “heartbroken” dad may never be able to properly hug his young daughter again after a crash left him paralysed from the neck down.
'Overturned car' closes section of A2 near Canterbury - as it happened
Part of the busy route was closed for a number of hours, but has since reopened
Leafy Kent town set to get new council in move hailed a 'great step forward'
'It hasn't had any representation at the parish level for 50 years'
New image reveals how 200-acre reservoir will look
A new artist’s impression shows a huge Kent reservoir taking shape as a picturesque horseshoe-shaped lake.
Greenwich and Kent merger to create 'super-university' formally approved
The merged entity will be the third-largest higher education institution in the UK
Closed pub to ‘rise again’ after hitting the market
A new landlord is being sought to take over a pub which closed after the last owners decided to retire.
Suspect on the run after man attacked in home raid
A suspect who allegedly stormed into a home before attacking and robbing the resident remains on the run.
Two universities merge to form one-of-its-kind partnership
Two higher education institutions have merged to form a ‘super university’ in a one-of-its-kind move.
Jan Leeming hits out over ‘screaming child’ spoiling lunch at Kent hotel
A former BBC newsreader has taken a pop at a Kent boutique hotel, saying that a screaming child spoiled a birthday lunch with a friend.
Trust declares critical incident due to ‘exceptional demand’ for hospital services
Hospital chiefs have declared a critical incident due to “ongoing and exceptional demand”, warning of possible “long waits”.
Date confirmed for closure of Kent city centre River Island store as replacement rumoured
The store has held a place in the shopping centre for over 20 years
‘Pub manager had me in tears’: Barmaid wins thousands in wage dispute
A barmaid wrongly accused of stealing is to receive thousands of pounds in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled she was unfairly dismissed.