Costa Coffee in Whitstable High Street closes in ‘sign of the times’ for businesses facing increasing costs
Costa Coffee’s decision to close another town centre branch has been described as a “sign of the times” as businesses face increasing cost pressures. Costa Coffee in Whitstable High Street has closedBut the closure of the High Street branch on Sunday is the latest in a round of nationwide shutdowns by the coffee giant, first announced last year. The Whitstable branch had only garnered an average of three stars on Tripadvisor, with customers complaining about cutbacks to opening hours and describing the cafe as “dingy”, but others praised the coffee and service. The boss of Kent’s biggest independent coffee shop chain, HatHats, which has an outlet at Whitstable Harbour, says it’s “a sign of the times”. Businesses previously told KentOnline that the impact of the national insurance hikes will be “worst than Covid”.
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July 01, 2025 13:11 UTC
TV review: Amol Rajan goes to the Ganges and Will Nigel Farage Be PM?
This might sound like the Glastonbury Festival, but it is actually the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest-ever religious festival. It is the subject of Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges (BBC1, Wednesday), an exploration of the presenter and broadcast journalist’s attempt to reconnect with the Hindu faith of his family. (Channel 4, Thursday) was not a question that I have spent much time worrying about (Comment, 20 June). This is a considered exploration of the appeal of Farage and Reform UK, taking into account recent polling and the views of a focus group from Solihull. Informed exposure just might be the thing that advances a proper challenge to the ambitions of Reform UK.
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July 01, 2025 13:05 UTC
What time is F1's British Grand Prix? Qualifying + race start times
Formula 1 heads straight from Austria to the British Grand Prix this weekend to complete a double-header before a three-week mid-July pause. Here are all the times you need for the Silverstone action. British GP schedule - all times UKFriday July 4FP1: 12.30pmFP2: 4pmSaturday July 5FP3: 11.30amQualifying: 3pmSunday July 6British Grand Prix: 3pm
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July 01, 2025 12:37 UTC
Response to Walney (Woodcock) Comments on IHRC in The Times
Letter to the Editor in responseDear Sir,The accusations levelled against the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) by Lord Walney in his recent piece are nebulous, hyperbolic, and devoid of any credible evidence. If Lord Walney has any credible evidence to support his accusations, he should present it. Ironically, it is Lord Walney himself whose impartiality should be questioned. If there is genuine concern about undue foreign influence in British political discourse, perhaps scrutiny should begin there. Yours fauthfully,Massoud ShadjarehLink to the original Comment pieceRead the full article, Tighter laws on foreign influence don’t go far enough.
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July 01, 2025 12:30 UTC
Coming home to heal: Rise of returning doctors from US & UK reshaping Hyderabad's healthcare
Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 messages and quotes! Some doctors are drawn back by the desire to care for aging parents. Dr Kavitha Gone, a senior nephrologist who returned from the UK after 16 years, is one of the key voices in this community. Coming back home was about giving back, but also about redefining what quality care can look like in India," she reflected. This is more than a profession-it's about building healthcare access in the places that shaped me," he said.
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July 01, 2025 11:55 UTC
Sarina Wiegman needs three game plans in dangerous group for England
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July 01, 2025 11:05 UTC
Hotels with kitchen gardens for a foodie weekend away
belmond.comCowley Manor, GloucestershireThis 19th-century manor house near Cheltenham underwent an extensive refurb in 2023 to cater to a "cool young crowd", said House & Garden . Head chef Jackson Boxer has crafted an ever-changing menu using plenty of vegetables and herbs from the hotel's kitchen garden. Head gardener Tom Coward has been overseeing the 30-acre grounds surrounding the grand manor house for over a decade. "The garden works in symbiosis with the Michelin-starred kitchen", where head chef George Blogg builds "exquisitely beautiful" plates of food around fresh produce from the kitchen garden. Both The Garden Cafe and the Botanical Room restaurant make full use of the "extensive" kitchen garden.
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July 01, 2025 11:02 UTC
Southern Water gets fresh £1.2bn bailout from Macquarie
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July 01, 2025 11:02 UTC
UK Northern Lights: Once in a decade display this month
The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last year, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Berkshire. In short Aurora Borealis sightings have increased in recent years and the explanation is well known in the science community, according to the Met Office. The Royal Museums Greenwich said: “The aurora borealis can be seen in the northern hemisphere, while the aurora australis is found in the southern hemisphere. “While the best places to see the aurora are concentrated around the polar regions, the aurora borealis can sometimes be seen in the UK. Dark and clear nights, preferably with little light pollution, offer the best chance of seeing the aurora.”What causes the Northern Lights?
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July 01, 2025 08:57 UTC
Alessia Russo: from impact sub who wanted quiet life to global brand
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July 01, 2025 06:29 UTC
India tour of England: Kuldeep Yadav's turn to shine at Edgbaston?
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Kuldeep Yadav of India during a net session at Edgbaston on June 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Ryan ten Doeschate press conference: On Bumrah fitness, drops Big Playing XI hint, 2 spinnersIndia’s XI Puzzle Ahead of 2nd Test | Jaiswal Shifted, Kuldeep or Bumrah? It was Kuldeep who juggled new and semi-new balls in the third net for the first half-an-hour. This was in spite of Kuldeep holding fort with the bat and helping India win a Test against England in Ranchi.The same theory is still in play here. While Doeschate did confirm that India are looking to play two spinners here, he slipped in Washington’s name in the discussion.
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July 01, 2025 04:55 UTC
British doctors to get priority for jobs to make NHS ‘self-sufficient’
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June 30, 2025 22:09 UTC
‘BBC FAILED’: UK Govt EXPLODES Over ‘Death To IDF’ Chants By Rapper Bob Vylan
UK Culture Minister Lisa Nandy said that the UK government "will not tolerate antisemitism" after the frontman of rap group Bob Vylan led an anti-Israel chant during the Glastonbury festival. The London-based duo, which often tackles racism in its tracks, has been slammed by international and British politicians after the group led the crowds in chants of "Death to the IDF." "We do not accept that incitement to violence, hate speech, or antisemitism is art," said Nandy. There was also a furore in the UK Parliament over BBC for livestreaming the chants.
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June 30, 2025 20:45 UTC
Jamie Barton Calls Out The Times U.K. For Headline - OperaWire
Jamie Barton is calling out the Times for publishing a headline that did not reflect her interview. In the Times article, Barton speaks on the LGBT issues in the United States as well as her political views and said, “I’m reminded of how Pride started as a riot, as a fight for rights, for liberty, for freedom. “I would hands down gladly go there because that’s my place. I would show up as exactly who I am and do my job to the best of my ability. In and of itself, that would be an act of rebellion.”The article does discuss her struggles with weight loss and accepting middle age.
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June 30, 2025 19:58 UTC
Geordie Shore star reveals he’s been dumped THREE TIMES in just six months and shares reason for failed romances
He previously confessed to preferring one night stands over datingreality bites Geordie Shore star reveals he’s been dumped THREE TIMES in just six months and shares reason for failed romancesGEORDIE Shore star Marty McKenna has revealed he’s been dumped six times in just three months - and all of his failed romances ended for the same reason. Marty, 30, shared the surprisingly honest dating revelation on Instagram, apparently not bothered by the harsh feedback from his former flames. “Stop with your questions and let me beeeee maaaaan.”Marty joined Geordie Shore in 2016 and famously had an on/off romance with Chloe Ferry. In 2022 Marty joined the line-up of Celebs Go Dating and confessed he prefers one night stands to dating. He told BANG Showbiz at the time: “I never really went on dates with someone, always had a few one night stands.
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June 30, 2025 14:22 UTC