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Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years
A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.
Woman in tears after using ‘life-changing’ bionic hand - but can you help her afford it?
A checkout assistant missing half her left arm says being able to use a bionic hand would be "life-changing".
Doctors overwhelmed with patients when girl who died from sepsis discharged
Hospital doctors were overwhelmed with a surge of patients when a six-year-old who died of sepsis was discharged, an inquest heard.
Woman hit by van at shopping centre flown to London hospital
A woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van at a busy shopping centre.
Suspected flasher charged after ‘exposing himself in town centre car park’
A suspect has been charged after allegedly exposing himself in a town centre car park.
Contraflow ‘nightmare’ to end eight weeks early
A hated £4.4 million roadwork scheme is set to finish eight weeks early – bringing an end to “nightmare” traffic for drivers.
'I don't get the appeal of tourism - it's all crowds, traffic and dreadful tea'
As the weather warms up, columnist Melissa Todd dreads the arrival of hordes of visitors - and questions the appeal of tourism as a whole.
New CCTV images released in missing teen search
Police have released CCTV images of a missing teenager as they remain concerned for her welfare.
Upset as Kent’s Blue Flag beach numbers slashed after year of sewage spills
The number of Kent beaches awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag has been slashed this year as sewage discharges continue to plague the shores.
‘They told me my daughter was fine – the next day she was dead’
An NHS trust has admitted mistakes in the care of a six-year-old who died just days after being sent home from A&E.
The Kent Wetherspoon pub ranked second best in UK
One of Kent’s Wetherspoon pubs has been listed as the second-best ‘Spoons’ in the country, according to new research.
Three arrests after man seriously injured in stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition and three people have been arrested after a stabbing in the early hours.
Birchington Man Shed makes urgent call for new committee members
Birchington Man Shed is appealing for new committee members and Shedders to come forward and ensure the project’s survival. The [...]...
New building and Lancaster simulator officially opened at RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum has hosted sponsors, volunteers and dignitaries for the formal opening of its new [...]...
Northdown Primary School celebrates expansion of nursery provision
Northdown Primary School, Margate, has welcomed in more of its youngest pupils with the recent expansion of its nursery. The [...]...
Gallery to celebrate abstract artist Ed Clark in summer exhibition
The free exhibition will showcase the pioneering African-American artist’s work from the 1940s to the early 2000s.
When the wild ones terrorised the seaside
Exactly 60 years ago, Mods and Rockers brawled on a Kent beach, with running battles between 400 youths and police.
Three taken to hospital after crash on major route
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy route.
Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach
Popstar Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.
Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council elects new Mayor and presents community awards
Broadstairs & St Peter’s Town Council has elected a new mayor. Mike Garner is the first Green Party councillor to [...]...