‘Patriotic, traditional and as great as a British pub should be’
Secret Drinker heads to a town’s oldest pub, where PC doesn’t stand for what you think it would
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‘We’re bursting at the seams’: Football club reveals £1.5m stadium plans
Football club bosses have revealed aspirations for a £1.5 million stadium upgrade, including a new stand and fan facilities, amid its growing success.
The final countdown: Kent’s 12 days of Christmas
We’ve got fabulously festive things to do every single day until Christmas Eve. Here’s our guide to the final 12 days of Christmas…
Emergency services called to ‘medical incident’ near Sainsbury’s
A road was closed off while police and paramedics attended a medical incident near a town supermarket.
New Starbucks drive-thru and padel courts approved
Plans for a new Starbucks drive-through, padel courts and offices have been given the green light.
Motorists told to ‘face the consequences’ after speeding fines suddenly brought in
Fined motorists are being told to pay up despite a campaign being launched to overturn speeding fines on one of Kent’s busiest routes.
Hospital brings in new mask rules amid surge of ‘mutant flu’ in Kent
A hospital has introduced mandatory masks as a “tidal wave of flu” sees record numbers of people needing beds.
Motorsport centre plans for kart track delayed
Huge plans for a multi-million-pound investment at a race track have been put on hold, with bosses blaming government policies and roadworks.
Picture shows car in flames at roundabout as smoke billows into sky
Drivers facing rush-hour tailbacks were delayed because of a car fire this morning.
Biker in 30s dies after crash involving motorcycle and car
A biker in his 30s has died after his motorcycle and a car collided near a junction.
Kent hotel Gordon Ramsay branded ‘real-life Fawlty Towers’ goes on market
A hotel that once featured on Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares has gone on the market for £1.35 million.
Council offices vandalised in ‘horrendous’ scenes during asylum seekers debate
Police were called in as a council debate about asylum seekers turned ugly with toilets smashed up and councillors spat at.
Two charged after £18k battery raids resulted in broadband outages
A 15-year-old boy is among two people charged with 40 offences after roadside cabinet raids left Kent customers without broadband.
‘My phone rang with an unknown number and my heart sank’
A hospital theatre nurse found herself needing treatment from her colleagues after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
‘There’s no lights, the tree’s wonky - it’s like living in a Grinch town’
Disappointed residents feel like they're living in a “Grinch town” due to a lack of Christmas lights and a “wonky” tree.
New Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint over priest abuse allegation
Church of England authorities are considering a complaint against the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation.
£3m roundabout revamp with new cycle lanes branded ‘downright dangerous’
A big-money town centre roundabout revamp with new cycle lanes has been branded “downright dangerous” by drivers.
‘She was living her dream life and had no signs of illness - we’re heartbroken’
The family of a mum who suffered a catastrophic stroke while living her dream life in France have been left heartbroken by her sudden death.
Teacher who had sex with former pupil banned from profession
A teacher who had sex with a former pupil and told him to delete all messages and pictures has been banned from the profession.
‘We thought we’d ordered a 6ft Santa, but we made a mistake…’
A gym owner who thought he was ordering a 6ft Santa Claus was left red-faced after an enormous 6 metre one turned up instead.