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Shock as much-loved pet shop to shut after almost five decades
Customers have been left stunned following news a beloved, long-standing pet shop will shut this month.
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Tribute night to celebrate the music of Manchester
Revisit those hazy ‘Madchester’ memories with music by Oasis, The Smiths and the Stone Roses.
£8m refurbishment of seaside venue agreed as work’s start date set
The next chapter in the multi-million pound refurbishment plans of a beloved historic venue has taken a major step forward.
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Tom Grennan announces summer show
The chart-topping singer will kick off his UK tour with a huge outdoor concert in Kent next year.
‘After my 15-minute wait, the stressed-out barmaid finally served me’
Do good things really come to those who wait? Secret Drinker finds out on his latest pub visit.
Gang used ‘sophisticated methods’ to steal Ford Fiestas
A gang of thieves who stole keyless cars to break down and sell for parts have been jailed.
Thanet council finalises lease and grant agreement for Margate Winter Gardens with Westwood One Theatre
Thanet council says it has taken a significant step forward in the regeneration of the Margate Winter Gardens after finalising [...]...
Six candidates vie to take seat in Garlinge ward by-election
Six candidates will stand in the by-election for the Garlinge ward seat at Thanet council. The poll comes following the [...]...
Public meeting and petition launched in bid to stop sale of Pierremont Park depot site
The Friends of Pierremont Park will host a public meeting next month to discuss how to halt Thanet council’s planned [...]...
Cabaret collective Screaming Alley to open members club The Alley Bar in Ramsgate town
Ramsgate cabaret group Screaming Alley will open the doors of a members-only venue in Queen Street next month. The Alley [...]...
Report of solo swimmer in sea by Thanet Windfarm turns out to be fishing pot and marker
Both the inshore lifeboat Claire and David Delves and the all weather lifeboat Diamond Jubilee at Ramsgate RNLI were called [...]...
Southern Water told ‘get a grip’ on pollution incidents as it receives two star environmental performance rating
Southern Water has been told to ‘get a grip’ by the Environment Agency after 269 pollution incidents by the company [...]...
Reform UK councillors lodge complaints about KCC leadership
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Reform UK councillors have lodged official complaints about the leadership style of the top [...]...
Shopping centre confirms return of Santa’s Grotto for festive period
The centre will welcome a glittering grotto and a series of festive cabins to get shoppers in the mood for Christmas.
Bingo centre plan for former WHSmith store and Post Office in Margate High Street
The former WHSmith store and Post Office in Margate High Street could become a bingo hall. A planning application has [...]...
Plans to turn former WH Smith into bingo hall revealed
An abandoned former WH Smith and Post Office in a struggling high street could be turned into a 24-hour bingo hall.
American fast food giant opens first UK store in Kent
An American fast food giant has opened its first UK restaurant right here in Kent.
Russell Tovey launches new book for budding creatives
The actor and art collector will be joined by his fellow podcast host, Robert Diament, to talk about Art School (in a Book).
'Patients drank sherry and smoked in bed - everything is so different now'
After nearly half a century caring for the people of east Kent, a nurse has finally hung up her uniform and reminisced on her time in the job.
Revealed: The Kent Pizza Hut restaurants set to close
Two Kent Pizza Hut restaurants are set to shut after a franchisee went into administration.