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‘TMurder charge as ‘kind-hearted’ man found dead after days missing
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a "kind-hearted" and "genuine human being” who was reported missing for several days.
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Beloved primary school head ‘never left any pupil behind’
A beloved primary school head teacher who left her mark on generations of children will be remembered as someone “who never left any pupil behind”.
'We didn't just not pay our bills': Bar owners bounce back after £18k energy debt dispute forced closure
The owners of a popular cocktail bar are relaunching the venue almost a year after they were forced to shut over a disputed £18,000 energy bill.
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‘They were great - but don’t get any ideas about reviving them’
Striking historical images of stunning seaside pool complexes should not inspire their return, our columnist believes.
Two arrests in murder probe after man in 30s dies in high street property
Two arrests have been made in connection with a suspected murder following the death of a man in his 30s.
Man taken to hospital with stab wounds as police guard scene
A man has been taken to hospital this afternoon following reports of a stabbing at a home.
‘I was drinking 20 cans of beer a day and thought my life was over'
A recovering alcoholic and drug addict says securing a job at the hospital where he was treated has helped him turn his life around.
No-swim warning for 12 beaches after stormwater released into sea
No-swim warnings have been issued for 12 beaches after it was confirmed Southern Water carried out stormwater overflow releases into the sea.
The Kent lidos that drew thousands during their heyday
We’ve trawled through the newspaper archives to look back at how three of Kent's best-known lidos attracted thousands of bathers.
Margate murderer Dean Williams released from prison
A murderer who killed his former partner in Margate in 2005 has now been released from prison after serving almost [...]...
Advice against swimming at 12 Thanet beaches due to wastewater discharge
Advice against bathing or entering the sea at 12 of the district’s beaches is in place today, Thursday 11 June. [...]...
Plan for 150 properties at former Royal School for Deaf Children site called to committee due to just 15% affordable housing offer
A plan to build 150 home, with just 15% affordable housing, at the former Royal School for Deaf Children site [...]...
Disgraced ex-MP reveals fellow jailed Kent politician was his prison saviour
A disgraced former MP jailed for sexual assault has revealed how a fellow fallen Kent politician became his prison saviour.
From substance abuse patient to life turnaround as hospital porter with sights on 32-mile fundraising run
By Liz Baker A porter is swapping trollies for trainers to run between three Kent hospitals to raise money for [...]...
Thanet library duo scoop national award for work with children and young people
Two Kent library team members who work across Thanet have won a national award recognising their efforts supporting young people [...]...
Kent dad, 41: ‘I took paracetamol and went to sleep - but I was having a heart attack’
A dad who mistook the symptoms of a heart attack for a minor illness was left fighting for his life by a hidden condition.
Halifax branch in Ramsgate to be shut down this October
The Halifax bank branch in Ramsgate will shut its doors for good on October 26. A letter says customers of [...]...
Ramsgate first aid instructor reunites with Thanet paramedics who treated him during heart attack
A first aid instructor from Ramsgate has spoken of the moment he realised he needed saving himself, after a hidden [...]...
A look inside Ramsgate’s new Thanet Smuggler Experience
Described as an immersive museum, the Thanet Smuggler Experience at Plunder in Ramsgate High Street opened to great success last [...]...
Kent County Council call for community groups to take over running of eight windmills – including Drapers Mill
Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a call for proposals from local community groups to take over running of eight [...]...