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Police appeal to find man wanted for breach of court order

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted for breach of a court order. Dean Middler [...]...

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Royal British Legion Birchington lays up Standard after 42 years service

The Birchington branch of the Royal British Legion has officially laid up its Standard after 42 years. The branch held [...]...

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‘It’s not a role I expected to hold’: New Tory group leader on district council

A Conservative council group has chosen a new leader.

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Charity Commission opens compliance case over St Lawrence College finance management and governance in lead up to administration

Exclusive The Charity Commission has opened a regulatory compliance case to assess financial and governance concerns raised over the management [...]...

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Thanet council Conservative group elects new leader

Cllr George Kup has been elected as the new Leader of the Conservative Group at Thanet District Council, following a [...]...

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Fun at Ramsgate Arts Primary Punk Theatre workshops

Wellbeing, the importance of supporting each other and mental health have been explored in a series of high energy, joyful [...]...

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Manston International Air Show cancelled for a second year

The Manston International Air Show has been cancelled for the second year in a row – with organisers saying airspace [...]...

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Sadness as long-awaited Kent airshow cancelled for second year running

A long-awaited airshow in Kent has been cancelled for a second year running amid ongoing safety and airspace issues with aviation regulators.

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Ramsgate councillor elected to serve as town mayor for fifth term

Ramsgate councillor Raushan Ara has been elected for a fifth term as town mayor. The restaurant owner and town and [...]...

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Casualty flown from ship to hospital

The coastguard had to airlift a man to hospital after he was taken ill on a passenger ship in the Channel.

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‘I found this adventure park a bit underwhelming - but the kids didn’t want to leave’

Our reporter visited a farm adventure park which was a big hit with her children - but left her feeling a little underwhelmed.

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'I will always be grateful they were able to make her dying wish come true'

A grieving husband says he ‘will always be grateful’ to hospital teams who helped fulfil his wife’s dying wish to return home one last time.

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New memorial honours civilian heroes of miracle WW2 operation

A new memorial honouring the civilians involved in one of the most significant operations of the Second World War has been installed in Kent.

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‘Worrying’ footage captures jet skis putting seals and other wildlife at risk

Seals and other protected wildlife are being put at risk by jet skis riding in a protected area after “worrying” footage was captured.

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‘We’ve seen bus services cut - but now council is stepping in’

The newest councillor at County Hall has called on residents to offer views on possible bus service enhancements in Thanet.

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Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospices

It has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices.

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Ten arrested and charged in cryptocurrency scam probe

Ten people have been charged as part of an investigation into cryptocurrency fraud, where one victim was left £300,000 out of pocket.

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‘Queues regularly snake down the street - now I know why it’s so popular’

Queues often line the street but our reviewer got more than he bargained for in his efforts to beat the crowds at this trendy spot.

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‘Curious encounters, colourful characters and just the right amount of nonsense’

A free Alice in Wonderland-inspired day out is heading to a seaside town this weekend.

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‘This isn’t the way we want our towns to be experienced’

New steps are underway to tackle a surge in anti-social behaviour across multiple towns - including people defecating and having sex in public.