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Couple’s cancelled wedding saved at last minute as replacement venue steps in
A couple left without a wedding venue after a hotel collapsed into administration salvaged their big day - after a barn stepped in at the last minute.
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Plastic beads that can harm animals could wash up on Kent’s beaches ‘for years’
Plastic beads dumped into the sea by Southern Water that can harm animals could be found on Kent’s beaches “for years to come”, it is feared.
Person treated by paramedics after fire
One person was treated by paramedics after crews spent more than six hours tackling a fire at a commercial site today.
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Brothers who turned down Dragons’ Den deal unveil £3m social gaming centre
Two brothers who turned down a Dragons’ Den offer for a slice of their booming business are set to open a new £3 million “multi-activity centre”.
Noughties metal band to play intimate Kent show
Drowning Pool, who had a hit with their debut single Bodies, are celebrating almost 25 years as a band.
‘I've never seen anything like it’: One in three patients wait 12 hours for bed at two Kent trusts
Almost one in three emergency patients needing to be admitted to hospitals in east Kent and Medway are waiting at least 12 hours for a bed.
Two senior staff members at Kent asylum centre under investigation for misconduct
Two senior staff members at a Kent asylum processing centre have been suspended and are under investigation for misconduct.
Child taken to hospital after being hit by car near Aldi
A child has been taken to hospital after they were hit by a car near an Aldi supermarket.
‘There’s no small plates here - we’re taking it back to basics’
A hotel owner says his new restaurant is going back to basics with “hearty meals” rather than the ever-growing small plate trend.
Multiple arrests at Turkish restaurants after immigration raids
A restaurant chain has had several staff members arrested after immigration raids at multiple branches across Kent.
Charges secured in Ramsgate during antisocial behaviour and drugs clampdown
Multiple charges have been secured by police officers in Ramsgate as part of a clampdown on antisocial behaviour and drugs-related [...]...
‘A recipe for hipster happiness - pizzas, pints and flared dungarees’
Secret Drinker finds shabby chic heaven at the coolest pub in town.
Veterans’ fundraising company admits illegal street collections for second time
Veterans’ fundraisers have been in court again for breaking rules over street collections, and fined hundreds of pounds.
Man, 20, died after taking MDMA at drum ‘n’ bass festival
A 20-year-old man died from suspected MDMA toxicity after attending a controversial drum ‘n’ bass festival, an inquest has heard.
Man, 95, suffering from delirium stabbed partner to death days after leaving hospital
A 95-year-old stabbed his partner of 30 years to death while suffering from delirium just days after returning home from hospital.
‘Difficult decisions’ could lead to cuts in services and council tax rise at Kent County Council
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Cuts to services and the maximum rise in council tax are “inevitable” in Kent, [...]...
Plans to open new SEN school and renovate listed building set for green light
Plans to open a new school at a manor house and renovate the historic building are set to be approved.
Garbage and Skunk Anansie to perform together next summer
The two bands, who scored huge rock hits in the ‘90s, will join forces for a co-headline concert in Kent.
Garlinge pupils and staff commemorate Remembrance
Pupils and staff at Garlinge Primary School and Nursery have continued their annual tradition of commemorating Remembrance Day on Tuesday [...]...
St Joseph’s Primary children mark Remembrance
Children at St, Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Broadstairs have marked Armistice Day in a variety of ways. They worked [...]...