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Expanding village ‘doesn’t need more housing’
Plans have been lodged to redevelop a long-established campsite in a village which residents complain has already “doubled in size”.
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‘Why can’t Dreamland be like this every week?’
Our reviewer reflects on a night of soul and R&B anthems as the iconic Billy Ocean rolls into town, leaving a lasting impression on a sell-out crowd.
Man sought in false imprisonment case now 33rd person on Kent’s ‘most wanted’ list
A man being sought in connection with a false imprisonment investigation has been added to Kent Police’s ‘most wanted’ list.
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Dispersal orders rolled out across four Kent towns to tackle anti-social behaviour
Dispersal orders have been put into place across four Kent towns plagued by recent anti-social behaviour.
Missing man last seen boarding train headed to the coast
Police searching for a missing 39-year-old man say he boarded a train headed towards a coastal town.
Fury as council bans parking at popular swimming spot
Swimmers have been left furious after a council banned parking near a popular tidal pool.
Kent's ‘best foodie town’ hailed in Michelin restaurant guide
A town branded “king of the Kent coast” has been praised by the Michelin Guide as it lands a spot on its top 10 seaside foodie destinations list.
‘Disgusting and smelly’ multi-storey car park set for £750,000 facelift
A “disgusting” 1970s multi-storey car park blighted by vandalism is set for a £750,000 makeover.
Sudden appearance of sinkhole sparks weeks-long town centre road closure
The sudden appearance of a sinkhole has shut a main route through a town until the end of the month.
Giant splash pools open at farm park
Two enormous paddling pools have opened at a Kent attraction just in time for the school holidays as part of a new Pirate Cove-themed area.
Thieving playgroup boss avoids prison – but must pay back stolen £8.5k
A former playgroup manager who “betrayed” parents and children by stealing more than £8,500 in charity funds has avoided jail.
Wimpy to open seventh Kent branch this week
The opening date for a new Wimpy restaurant has been revealed – and fans do not have long to wait.
Ramsgate’s Ellington Park awarded Green Flag Award for fourth consecutive year
Ellington Park in Ramsgate has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award for the fourth year running. The site is one [...]...
Amazing ‘jungle’ oasis created in Broadstairs bungalow garden
An incredible garden at a Broadstairs bungalow features everything from roses and lilies to palms and even banana plants. The [...]...
Thanet’s Open Top Bus extends route from Cliffsend to Minnis Bay
Stagecoach South East has announced that from Saturday 19th July, the popular Thanet Open Top Bus ( 69) route will [...]...
Ramsgate salon owner says business and life ‘being destroyed’ by dispute over sewer pipe collapse two years ago
A Ramsgate hair salon owner who had to shut his business and move out of his home for seven months [...]...
Reform UK KCC leader voices concern over plans for reduced health and social care visas
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay The new Reform UK leadership at Kent County Council (KCC) has expressed “grave concerns” [...]...
Planning Inspectorate to reopen National Grid’s Sea Link registration window for further month
The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has decided to reopen the window for Interested Parties to submit representations about the National Grid [...]...
Much-loved log flume returns to theme park after almost 10 years
Kent’s oldest theme park has reopened a much-loved attraction after almost 10 years away.
Birchington Wimpy set to open its doors
Heritage burger brand Wimpy is expected to open the doors tomorrow (Tuesday 15 July) to its first restaurant in Birchington. [...]