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‘This is my idea of heaven’: Madonna raves over Kent town
Madonna has called a Kent town her “idea of heaven” following her latest visit.
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‘Shameful, useless and yellow-bellied’: Fury as Britain’s oldest rollercoaster closes
Dreamland bosses are facing a storm of outrage after announcing the permanent closure of the Scenic Railway.
Britain’s oldest rollercoaster to shut permanently
Theme park bosses have confirmed its landmark and iconic rollercoaster will close permanently.
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Work on £77 million link road could start in two years
The start date for a major new link road project has been earmarked ahead of plans finally being submitted later this year.
Seriously damaged tyre discovered during safety operation
A car with a seriously shredded tyre was pulled over as part of a safety operation in which a suspected drug driver was also arrested.
Period property for sale for first time in 100 years among latest auction lots
A range of properties are going under the hammer next month - including a period property being sold for the first time in more than a century.
Long delays after three-car crash on roundabout
Emergency services were called after a crash involving three cars on a roundabout.
‘I came to lay my son to rest - but they dug his grave in the wrong place’
A grieving mum has told how she went to lay her son to rest - only to find his grave had been dug in the wrong place.
Migrants to be taken to different Kent port due to urgent repairs at Dover
Small-boat migrants will be taken to a different Kent port due to “essential repairs” taking place at a processing centre.
Extra £1m for iconic Kent theatre revamp after council axes ‘walking and cycling’ project
Council bosses have funnelled an extra £1 million towards regenerating an iconic theatre by redirecting funds from a separate “unachievable” project.
Blooming brilliant: New Kent gardens opening for 2026
Discover stunning gardens opening this year for charity, with teas, cake and free entry for children.
Laleham Gap students explore the world of work at Tesco
This week Laleham Gap’s Post 16 students went on a ‘World of Work Day’ at Westwood Tesco. Teacher Paul Ursell [...]...
E-fit image goes viral after people suggest likeness to global star
An e-fit image has gone viral after the appearance of a suspected robber drew comparisons with a totally innocent musician.
Footage shows moment police uncover hidden cocaine in car
A drug dealer who drove to Kent with cocaine hidden in his car has been jailed for more than two years.
Jail for drug dealer who drove to Ramsgate with cocaine hidden in car
A drug dealer from Middlesbrough who drove to Ramsgate with cocaine hidden in his car has been jailed. Krisian Salaj, [...]...
1st Westgate-on-Sea Scout Group celebrates 100 Years with call to past members for centenary celebration
The 1st Westgate-on-Sea Scout Group is stepping into its centenary year, marking 100 years of Scouting in the community — [...]...
East Kent FC reveals plans for refurb and community kitchen at new Northdown Park Pavilion home
A youth football club now in its tenth year has finally found a permanent home after taking on the lease [...]...
Upset as Pie Factory Music HQ listed in auction while youth charity waits to exchange sale contracts
The CEO of Ramsgate’s Pie Factory Music says she is ‘sad’ that Kent County Council has listed the youth centre [...]...
Thousands back battle to stop closure of ‘top-performing’ hospital stroke unit
Health campaigners are calling on hospital bosses in east Kent to urgently reconsider closing a “top-performing” stroke unit.
Former adult training site at Tivoli Brooks in Margate to be sold by council at auction
A former adult training centre in Margate is due to be sold at auction by Thanet council with a guide [...]...