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New CGI video shows how dilapidated music venue will look after transformation
A new CGI video has been released showing how a music venue will look once its transformation is complete, as bosses reveal its first confirmed gig.
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'It's not been up to standard': Council leader pledges changes after missed bin collections
A council boss has admitted missed bin collections have left the service “not at the standard” expected for residents and promised to make changes.
‘She knew something wasn’t right and she acted straight away’
A father who suffered a cardiac arrest says his wife’s 999 call helped save his life, as well as the paramedics who arrived.
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‘I love gardening but was struggling to do it - then they found the tumour’
A green-fingered grandad discovered he had bowel cancer after struggling to do the gardening for more than three minutes at a time.
Viral Facebook video fuels unsupported asylum seeker rumours after Travelodge closure
A video questioning why guests were suddenly told to leave a Travelodge sparked unsupported speculation it was being cleared for asylum seekers.
Drone pictures show where new Lidl will be built - if it pays £80k to rehome lizards
Drone pictures show a plot of land where a new Lidl has finally been given the green light - provided it hands over £80,000 to rehome local lizards.
The best al fresco bars to visit this summer
It’s hotting up, so our reviewer has picked out the best cocktail bars in Kent to spend time in the sun with something ice cold in your hand.
Man appears in court over damage to poignant soldier silhouette
A man has appeared in court after a poignant installation erected in Kent to remember the soldiers rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk was damaged.
Rainbow flags at the ready! Your guide to Kent’s Pride celebrations
There’s plenty of glitter, music and big celebrations as Pride returns to spread love across the county.
Man taken to hospital as emergency services called to high street
A man has been taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a high street.
Medieval chapel set to feature early work by artist Tracey Emin
A never-before-exhibited painting by Dame Tracey Emin is going on display as an historic charity flings open its doors to visitors.
Weeks of closures on Kent’s ‘rollercoaster’ road delayed as heavy rain forecast
Weeks of overnight closures on the “rollercoaster” A299 have been delayed at the last minute due to forecast heavy rain.
Margate business The Stone Man goes into insolvency with debt of £737,814 including unpaid staff and businesses and out of pocket customers
A Margate business supplying and installing stone worktops and other services such as bathroom tiling has gone bust owing money [...]...
Talent showcased at Rotary Club of Margate’s Thanet Schools Young Artists Festival
Young artists from across Thanet have showcased their creativity and talent at the Thanet Schools Young Artists Festival. The annual Rotary [...]...
Two youths drifting on paddleboard prompts Margate RNLI response
A report of two youths drifting seawards on one paddleboard off Margate prompted a swift response by Margate RNLI volunteers. [...]...
Farm on the market for £1.95m with development plans
A farm has hit the market for £1.95 million, with planning permission for 10 new homes.
Upset as 338 Ramsgate Remembers silhouette is vandalised
A silhouette forming part of the poignant 338 Ramsgate Remembers installation has been wrecked. The silhouette, forming part of the [...]...
Matthew Munson: Reflecting on parenthood
Half term has been and gone in Casa de Munson. Reality hits on Monday – back to work and school [...]
St Nicholas at Wade netball team’s impressive performance
An impressive performance at the Thanet Juniors Schools Netball Tournament by the St Nicholas at Wade CE Primary team is [...]...
Community: Sea Cadets, Yoakley, W2W, Academy FM, EKFC, Summer Ball, Seaside CEO, KRAN, Places for People, Red Rebel and Martha Trust
Margate Sea Cadets Congratulations to Lance Corporal Green on her appointment as Lord Warden’s Cadet for the Confederation of the [...]...