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Pub hit by cockroach infestation up for sale after zero-star food hygiene inspection

A country pub ranked among the UK’s best is up for sale after inspectors handed it a zero-star food hygiene rating amid a cockroach infestation.

‘A bar with sea views and dessert-inspired cocktails? I’m smitten’

Our reviewer visited a seafront bar with bags of community spirit that’s breathed new life into a long-empty pub.

‘How school dinners have taken a leaf out of a prison’s book’

Our columnist asks if standards for school dinners are dropping as he reminisces about times gone by.

Plans for hundreds of batteries in shipping containers on farmland submitted

Plans for a sprawling battery storage plant housing 100 shipping containers near a small Kent hamlet have officially been launched.

‘This club needs reopening – I’m bringing nightlife back to the town’

An experienced nightclub businessman has revealed plans to reopen a “beloved” Kent venue and invest six-figures sums into its new offering.

Abandoned car causes rush-hour chaos

An abandoned car is causing heavy congestion on a key commuter route.

Boss sent photos of The Exorcist to disabled employee following seizure at work

A worker has won a discrimination claim after her boss sent her photos from The Exorcist after she suffered a seizure.

Body-worn footage shows moment brothel owner arrested

Footage shows the moment a brothel owner, who trafficked women at over 50 locations, was arrested by officers carrying out a raid.

‘It’s a sticking plaster’: Council’s bid for 20 homes to house homeless and Afghan refugees snubbed

A council is set to purchase four homes for use by the homeless and refugees - despite asking the government for help purchasing four times as many.

‘Severe delays’ on major rail route due to signalling fault

Southeastern is continuing to report severe delays on parts of its service after a signalling fault saw some trains cancelled.

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