‘Bar in old loos is far from bog standard - but is it wasted on students?’
Our reviewer ventured into a 1930s toilet block turned swanky subterranean cocktail bar in the heart of a university city.
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Alcoholic mum passed out on sofa and almost suffocated baby
An alcoholic mother who passed out on a sofa and almost suffocated her baby has been told she must “rid herself of this terrible addiction”.
From food to footie: Tackle the ultimate England quiz
It’s nearly St George’s Day, so this week’s online general knowledge quiz is about all things English.
Office building earmarked for 10-bed HMO
Plans to tighten rules on HMOs have sparked a surge of applications before new regulations come into force.
‘Bea-ewe-tiful:’ Lamb in nappy delights care home residents for Easter
A two-week-old lamb delighted care home residents with a visit for Easter.
Shoe Zone u-turns on closure plans - but will still leave high street
Shoe Zone has u-turned on plans to leave a Kent town centre - but will still move out of the high street.
We tackled the colossal burger at a picturesque farm shop and cafe
Nestled among rolling fields down a quiet country lane lies a true hidden gem where the views are as satisfying as the food on your plate.
‘We should have had more time’: Tributes to mum-of-six who died before cancer treatment could start
Tributes have been paid to a 49-year-old mum after she died the day after she was supposed to start cancer treatment.
‘The government is failing to tell what is actually a positive story’
A former council leader and parliamentary candidate has told this week’s Kent Politics Podcast how Labour is failing in its messaging.
Teachers face redundancy as trusts struggle with funding
One of the country’s top academy trusts is warning it will have to consider laying off teachers because of a major funding squeeze.
Sculptor defends controversial artwork as residents say: ‘She needs cleaning!’
A unique underwater sculpture in a Kent river should be left to ‘weather’ with the flow of the river and the seasons, says its creator.
Pest droppings, mould and food stored in cardboard at ‘dirty’ Chinese
A Chinese takeaway has been slapped with a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found pest droppings and black mould.
‘Naive’ armed officer keeps job after sending explicit pictures and sharing police documents
An armed police officer kept his job after sharing police documents on WhatsApp and sending an explicit picture while in uniform.
Kent entertainer wins over BGT judges with ‘completely nuts’ act
An entertainer’s “completely nuts” act has earned him another shot at fame on one of the country’s top television talent shows.
‘Just when I thought this pub couldn’t get any better - they knocked 20p off every pint’
What’s not to love? Secret Drinker finds himself walking into a Wetherspoon wonderland.
Rail disruption across the county after ‘electrical supply issues and trespassers’
Rail services have been disrupted across the county owing to ongoing electrical supply issues and reports of trespassers on the tracks.
Woman and teenage boy followed by man ‘behaving suspiciously’ in park
Police are appealing for witnesses following several reports of a man ‘acting suspiciously’ in and around a town park.
Crossing reopens after serious crash and car fire
Emergency services were called to the Sheppey Crossing following a serious crash and car fire which brought traffic to a halt.
New home found for Kent’s biggest Pride after park’s closure
A new home has been found for Kent’s biggest Pride celebration, as their usual venue shuts all summer for Levelling Up works.
Second suspect charged with aggravated burglary after man suffers ‘life-changing injuries’
A second suspect has been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary after a man was stabbed and rushed to a London hospital.