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Cafe could have licence revoked after employing illegal workers
A high street cafe’s licence is under threat after Home Office officials found illegal workers were employed there.
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‘I took the scary leap and turned TikTok trend into booming business’
A mum-of-two has turned a viral TikTok trend into a thriving business, allowing her to continue her lifelong passion for helping people.
'It was crazy!' Road closed after waves smash into cars as Storm Goretti batters Kent
Huge waves smashed into cars as Storm Goretti brought wild weather to the Kent coast overnight.
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Kent coastline 'battered' in Storm Goretti and 'significant' damage caused
A number of repair works are already being carried out
KCC set to increase council tax by 3.99% in new budget
Kent County Council is proposing increasing council tax by 3.99% in its draft budget.
Win £150 to spend on dinner for two at The Ivy
All you have to do is send us your nominations for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2026 and you’ll be in the prize draw.
‘This isn’t right’: Fury as historic library set to be sold off at auction
A historic library described as a town’s “most treasured community asset” is set to be sold off at auction, sparking fury among residents.
Buses to replace trains via Medway, Ashford and Orpington this weekend
Several busy train stations will be closed while works are completed
Man charged after truck driver 'assaulted with metal pole' in Ashford
The victim was treated for facial injuries
‘It’s time we looked up to our rooftops to power our future’
MP Tony Vaughan believes the answer to clean sources of energy lies not in our fields, but on our roofs.
Urgent appeals issued as police hunt five wanted people in Kent
Members of the public are urged to call police if they see them
Weather warning as Kent braced for 70mph winds from Storm Goretti
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued as Storm Goretti is set to batter areas of the Kent coast.
Met Office issues 17-hour 'danger to life' weather warning for Kent as Storm Goretti looms
Storm Goretti will bring strong winds and heavy rain
Celebrity chef launches Kent roast dinner delivery service
A celebrity chef has dived into a new culinary chapter by launching a roast dinner service he’ll cook and deliver himself.
5 feel-good tribute acts hitting Kent stages in January
Brighten up your month with live concerts paying tribute to ABBA, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and more.
Four fire engines tackle blaze started by washing machine
The fire brigade has given safety warnings about washing machines after an appliance started a kitchen fire.
'High street site was abandoned for years - now I'm transforming it'
A high street site abandoned for years has been transformed into an event venue intended to revitalise the town centre.
Parents urged to warn children of ‘fatal’ dangers after youngsters spotted on frozen lakes
People are being urged to warn their children of the “fatal” dangers of being on frozen water after youngsters were spotted on frozen ponds and lakes.
Drone footage shows sea defence work beginning at landslide-stricken beach
Drone footage has shown work starting to protect a railway at a beach plagued by ground movements.
'Grossly unfair' that 'well-heeled Tunbridge Wells' receives 6 times more bus funding than Thanet, says MP
The MP has pointed out that Tunbridge Wells will receive £3 million while Thanet receives only £500,000