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‘We’ll stick with the tip’: Anger over hike in garden waste fees in Kent
Frustrated residents say they are planning to “stick with the tip” after all but two Kent councils hiked the price of their garden waste service.
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How Margate volunteers transformed ‘moonscape’ into ‘wildlife haven’
By Anna Patton A community woodland in Margate is set to hit 1,600 volunteering hours this year – double the [...]...
Margate’s Clockwork Cocktail Company announces closure – and Clarey’s Chocolates shutting Broadstairs venue
An award-winning Margate cocktail bar will close this weekend due to ‘rising costs and debts.’ The Clockwork Cocktail Company is a [...]...
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Family raise concerns over delayed drug tests following son’s fatal overdose
The family of a man who died from a drug overdose have called for greater understanding of how synthetic opioids are entering the narcotics market.
'Don't give the anti-semites what they want’: Rabbi speaks out as parents pull pupils from synagogue trip
A school trip for five-and-six-year-old children to visit a synagogue has sparked controversy after parents pulled their children from the visit.
Thanet achieves four Blue Flags and 12 Seaside Awards for beaches and bays
Keep Britain Tidy has today (May 15) announced the winners of the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2026- [...]...
Christine Tongue: London on wheels
Like many disabled friends I find it easier staying at home than trying to get anywhere on public transport. And [...]
Family call for improvements to post-mortem process following unanswered questions over synthetic opioids in death of ‘kind’ Ramsgate man Antony Irvin
The family of a ‘kind’ and ‘cheerful’ Ramsgate man, despite the many challenges he faced in life, have questioned whether [...]...
Shoppers ‘in tears’ as high street chocolate store to close amid spiralling costs
An artisan chocolate shop will close just eight months after opening amid soaring costs and energy prices.
Thanet council due to sign lease for new Spitfire Way base for vehicle fleet
Thanet council is expected to sign a lease next month to move its 113 vehicle fleet – which includes 41 [...]...
St Ethelbert’s mission to create nursery garden transformation
Since September, nursery staff and children at St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary and Nursery in Ramsgate have been on a mission [...]...
Woman injured and driver arrested following van and car crash in Manston
A woman has been taken to hospital after a collision in Manston involving a van and a car. Police were [...]...
Bid to keep Kent windmills under county council control fails
A bid to keep eight historic windmills under the control of the county council has failed.
Kent NHS pay rate cut shock: ‘I know we’re treated badly but this just makes me sick’
Frontline staff say they feel “angry, undervalued, and disrespected” after sweeping cuts to temporary NHS pay rates across Kent.
Road closed after woman hurt in crash and man arrested on suspicion of drink driving
A woman has been hurt and a man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash which has closed a busy commuter route.
‘Serious concerns’ over planes flying just hundreds of feet above ‘densely populated areas’
A town council is seeking expert advice in a bid to challenge plans for aircraft to fly just a few hundred feet above ‘densely populated’ areas.
Your guide to May half term family fun right across Kent
From free playground festivals to full-day wildlife adventures on offer, there’s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained over half term.
‘Vital’ maternity ward upgrades to start this year
A hospital is set to get a “vital” extension to its maternity unit in the coming years.
Regulator launches investigation into school’s shock collapse
A probe into the collapse and sudden closure of a fee-paying Kent private school has been opened by the Charity Commission.
Kent’s biggest car scrapyard faces closure after licence revoked over noise complaints
Kent’s biggest car breaking yard faces being shut down over noise complaints, including from a riding school where horses are being “spooked”.