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‘It’s a kick in the teeth for everyone’: Shock over ‘extremely disappointing’ cuts to family centres
Two family and children centres have been saved — only to see the majority of their funding from the county council axed.
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Community theatre hopeful for future despite building sell-off plan
The founder of a community theatre remains “100% positive” about its future despite council plans to sell off its building.
Former GP surgery and language school to be converted into home
A former GP surgery is set to be turned into a six-bedroom home.
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Duo arrested in dawn raid
Two men have been arrested following an early hours raid.
Man hit by bus in town centre taken to hospital
A man has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a bus in a town centre.
Man charged after person in his 60s hospitalised with head injury
A 34-year-old man has been charged after a person in his 60s was taken to a London hospital with a head injury.
Town centre taped off after pensioner attacked and taken to London hospital
A cordon has been set up in a town centre following a reported assault last night.
Tragic death of dad-of-five with ‘heart of gold’
The family of a dad-of-five who died while digging for fishing bait yesterday say he had a “heart of gold”.
Large-scale emergency response to incident at coast
The air ambulance, police and paramedics were scrambled to a beach after a man collapsed and later died.
Brain-damaged teen’s family blast ‘diabolical’ care
The family of a disabled teenager claim his progress is being affected by unreliable care.
‘Renewable energy project would be a death warrant for Kent wildlife'
Campaigners warn plans to build an underwater cable linking Kent and Suffolk would be a “death warrant” for protected wildlife.
Police release CCTV image after Currys worker ‘threatened in robbery’
Police have released a further image after a store worker was allegedly threatened during a robbery.
Kilo of cocaine discovered in raid as duo charged
Two men are to appear in court after police probing alleged drug dealing raided a home.
Finger-licking food festivals coming to Kent this summer
Enjoy spicy street food, artisan produce, refreshing cocktails and real ales at Kent’s summer food festivals.
Controversial plans submitted for giant ‘green’ energy station
The National Grid has put forward plans for a vast electricity converter station and sub-station next to a coastal nature reserve.
Frightened Thanet recipients say disability benefit changes ‘punish us for being ill’
“I have lost sleep over this and am now restricting my food as a way to try and get control [...]...
New image released in Westwood Curry’s robbery investigation
A new CCTV image have been released as an investigation continues into a robbery at Curry’s in Westwood. It took [...]...
Stagecoach giving away thousands of free bus rides this month
Bus operator Stagecoach is giving away 5,000 free bus rides on its south east network in April. Managing director, Joel [...]...
Poundland to close high street branch
A discount retail chain is to shut its doors less than three years after opening.
Two Kent bakeries named in UK's top 50
Two Kent bakeries have been named in a list of the UK’s top 50, with critics praising their cheery staff and “local vibe”.