'I've taken over a Michelin pub - but don't intend to keep its coveted star'
The new boss of a Michelin-starred restaurant has no intention of keeping the famous award – opting instead for an “old-school pub landlord” approach.
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‘Farm shop may have been beaten by Clarkson’s, but its bar is second to none’
Our reviewer pulled up a hay bale for an evening of live music and supersize margaritas at a bar based at one of the UK’s best farm shops.
Can you beat the question master in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?
Golf, gerbils and TV detectives: Will you pass this week’s seriously tough trivia challenge?
Man dies eight days after being hit by car while crossing road
A man hit by a car while crossing the road has died in hospital eight days later, police have confirmed.
‘I think they knew I was struggling!’ Channel swimmer helped by pod of dolphins
A charity worker struggling to complete an attempt to swim the English Channel was helped to the finish line by a pod of dolphins.
Police probe after ‘mask-clad youths shot birds dead with catapult’
Mask-clad youths who reportedly shot birds dead with a catapult have prompted a police investigation.
Police fined drivers and seized unsafe cars, e-bikes and scooters
Police seized vehicles and handed out dozens of fines in a crackdown on unsafe drivers after people raised concerns with neighbourhood officers.
From sherry rounds to smoke-filled day rooms: Kent nurse looks back on 50 years in job
A nurse who began her career when patients could smoke in the day room and enjoy a sherry with their medication has celebrated 50 years in the job.
Disruption after IT system issues at hospital for nearly one week
A hospital has apologised for any “disruption or delay” after issues with its IT system for six days.
Eye-catching CGI revealed as leisure centre's £20m overhaul approved
A striking new image reveals how a revamped leisure centre will look after plans for its £20 million makeover were approved.
‘This will destroy my livelihood’ Shop stripped of licence after underage girl’s vodka binge terror
A shopkeeper says his livelihood is in jeopardy after councillors revoked his alcohol licence - months after his store sold vodka to a 15-year-old.
Two teenagers arrested after two-week arson spree
Two teenage boys have been arrested after a spate of arson attacks spanning almost two weeks.
Suspended Reform councillor to stand trial over ‘threats to kill wife’
A Kent councillor accused of threatening to kill his wife and subjecting her to years of coercive control will face trial at crown court.
‘We need to dial down aggressive rhetoric around asylum hotels’
This week’s Kent Politics Podcast guest says despite a negative narrative, the government is getting to grips with issues around asylum cases.
Opinion: 'The Online Safety Act won't help, the internet's danger runs deeper'
Local democracy reporter, Dan Esson, has given his views on the Online Safety act…
Man in court after police officer injured during stand-off
A suspect is to appear in court today after a police officer was taken to hospital with a cut to his hand sustained during an arrest.
St George’s crosses sprayed onto Kent roads as flags appear across county
St George’s crosses have been spray-painted onto roads and roundabouts with flags also flying on motorway bridges and high streets across the county.
‘He only lived for four days, but he showed so much personality’
The parents of a baby boy who lived for just four days are holding a fundraising event for the doctors who helped him.
‘Where’s it going to stop?’ Upset over plans for 100 homes on village green belt
Plans have been unveiled for an estate of 100 homes on the edge of a village.
Ready to go bonkers? Rapper Dizzee Rascal is coming to Kent
After a free beachfront concert was axed earlier this summer, the grime artist will headline one of Kent’s biggest outdoor venues.