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Family of mum who knifed daughter were ‘concerned about her mental health’
Loved ones of a woman who is on trial for attempted murder after stabbing her daughter have said they were concerned about her mental well-being.
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The 12 yellow box junctions in Kent set for ANPR cameras to dish out fines
A crackdown on drivers stopping in yellow box junctions could see numerous locations across Kent armed with cameras ready to dish out fines.
Dame Judi Dench ‘horrified’ as beloved theatre’s home goes under the hammer
Dame Judi Dench has joined the fight to save a much-loved Kent theatre, saying the upcoming sale of the venue’s home puts its future in ‘jeopardy’.
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Coastguard rescue teams join huge emergency response at seafront
An incident along the coast has sparked a huge emergency response this morning.
‘If I can save one life, it will all have been worth it’
KentOnline columnist Melissa Todd meets a man ready to risk everything for Ukraine, exploring duty, danger and the pull of purpose.
Police raided property and seized MDMA pills after festival tragedy
An inquest has heard how a suspect was arrested after a 20-year-old was sold MDMA pills, which led to his sudden death.
Vintage clothing store set to take over former town centre bank
A second-hand clothing store is taking over a former bank and is set to double in size.
Michelin Guide restaurant to expand as sister branch closes
A Michelin Guide restaurant is set to expand, while its smaller sister site is closing.
Mother who knifed disabled daughter 16 times was ‘suffering psychotic symptoms’
A “loving and caring" mother was suffering psychotic symptoms during a depressive episode when she stabbed her disabled daughter, a court has heard.
‘The fire devastated me – my restaurant is like my child’
A restaurant owner says he is lucky to still have his business after its kitchen went up in flames.
School-run queues as injuries reported after crash
Parents faced rush-hour delays after a crash outside a school.
49-home estate among district’s latest planning bids
A long-awaited housing project in a Kent village has taken a major step forward after developers unveiled detailed plans for 49 new homes.
Police to patrol school after threats to ‘burn it down with everyone in it’
A school was forced to shut early and will be guarded by police today after receiving a threat to ‘burn it down and everyone in it’.
Salon boss awarded compensation - but has yet to receive a penny
A salon owner who nearly lost his business after a sewer collapse has won thousands of pounds in a legal fight with insurers.
Damp-ridden and crumbling former nursery’s overhaul revealed
A damp-ridden and crumbling building could be transformed as part of a £6.7 million deal to boost a seaside town’s creative sector.
Security guards deployed in struggling town centre to tackle anti-social behaviour
Security patrols have begun in a town centre after a council approved a scheme aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour.
Royal British Legion branch reopens after six years
Volunteers and veterans have reopened a branch of the Royal British Legion six years after its previous committee folded.
Councillors expected to agree next phase for major multi-sport proposal at Jackey Bakers Rec in Ramsgate
Thanet council Cabinet members are due to discuss plans for a major scheme that could transform Jackey Bakers Recreation Ground [...]...
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after they were hit by a car.
Rams progress to Velocity Trophy quarter-finals
By Darius Sarrafan Ramsgate progressed to the quarter finals of the Velocity Trophy on Tuesday night by seeing off Welling [...]...