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Man dies after town centre attack
A man aged in his 60s who was assaulted in a town centre last month has died in hospital, police have confirmed.
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Man injured after ‘disturbance’ at tower block
Emergency services descended on a block of flats following a disturbance inside the building.
Rail disruption across the county after ‘electrical supply issues and trespassers’
Rail services have been disrupted across the county owing to ongoing electrical supply issues and reports of trespassers on the tracks.
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Second suspect charged with aggravated burglary after man suffers ‘life-changing injuries’
A second suspect has been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary after a man was stabbed and rushed to a London hospital.
Southern Water pleads guilty to 13 sewage spills on Kent coast
Southern Water has pleaded guilty to 13 counts which relate to untreated sewage spills on the Kent coast.
Huge undersea electricity cable project labelled 'death warrant’ for wildlife takes key step forward
A major electricity scheme has taken a key step forward, with the Planning Inspectorate confirming it will now assess the application.
1,500-home estate and new primary school get green light
Almost 1,500 homes have been approved on the edge of a town despite fears it will not be properly served by public transport.
Staff told closing date as Iceland to shut Kent store
Iceland has confirmed it is bringing the shutters down on one of its town centre stores in Kent.
Police discover huge cannabis farm in abandoned commercial site
Police have uncovered a sprawling cannabis farm in a disused commercial site.
ANPR systems being brought in for three Kent hospital car parks
Drivers visiting several Kent hospitals will soon have to change how they pay for parking.
Film crews spotted for second series of award-winning comedy
Camera crews were spotted in Kent for the filming of a new series of an award-winning comedy show.
Moment drunk thug attacks strangers with baseball bat in high street
This is the moment before a drunk baseball bat-wielding thug unleashed a ferocious attack on strangers in a high street.
Street drinker banned from drinking outside after ‘history of offending and criminal damage’
A 24-year-old has been banned from a high street and drinking outside in public after a run of bad booze-fuelled behaviour.
Cabinet Minister joins East Thanet MP for free breakfast club launch at Salmestone Primary
Environment Secretary, Steve Reed MP, visited Thanet on Tuesday to join the launch of a new free breakfast club at Salmestone [...]...
When Margate welcomed New Zealand’s war-weary soldiers
Local history enthusiast Luke Bigg heads up casual history tours in Margate and has a quirky Substack page called Borrowing [...]...
Cameron’s mission to complete London Marathon in memory of younger brother and in aid of charity Mind
When Birchington resident Cameron Taylor pushes himself through the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon on Sunday (April 27) he [...]...
Emergency response after person spotted on hospital roof
Emergency services descended on a hospital after a person was spotted on the roof.
Launch of wellbeing programme for over-55s and those with disabilities
Your Leisure is launching its ‘Live Better Wellbeing’ programme, a new initiative designed to improve the health and wellbeing of [...]...
Corrosive liquid attack victim’s bid to raise funds for specialist hair and skin treatments for return to ‘normality’
On February 11 last year Ramsgate dad-of-three Paul Atkins was walking home after an evening out with friends when he [...]...
Upton pupils enjoy fascinating Greek history adventure
The impact that the ancient Greek civilisation has on modern life has been investigated by children at Upton Juniors in [...]...