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Campaigners ‘reeling’ after park depot put on market by council
Campaigners have been left “reeling” after a council put a park depot on the market.
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County Council
The Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks.
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Cliftonville convenience store issued three-month closure notice
An official three-month closure notice has been issued to the convenience store at Maman House in Cliftonville over the sale [...]...
Residents of iconic tower block face £40k service charge amid safety fears
The owners of a landmark Kent building have told residents to remortgage, take out loans or sell up if they cannot afford a £40,000 service charge.
New hearing care services now offered in Ramsgate
New hearing care services are now available to Thanet residents at locally-owned and run Specsavers Ramsgate. The High Street store [...]...
Broadstairs bottling firm enters administration
Administrators have been called in for Broadstairs-based South East Bottling Ltd. The firm, based at Northdown Industrial Estate in Broadstairs, [...]...
Ten moments that defined Kent’s history as captured in newspapers
From political unrest to scientific discoveries, we take a look at the events that made Kent what it is today.
Legend on the Bench charity to unveil suicide‑prevention benches in Thanet
The Legend on the Bench charity will unveil the first five of 14 dedicated community benches on Sunday (15 February), across Thanet, Herne Bay and [...]...
Latest plans for reopening of Margate’s Theatre Royal go on public display
Work on site for the refurbishment of Margate’s Theatre Royal is expected to begin this Summer, with plans including a [...]...
Arlington House leasees told to ‘remortgage’ get loans or ‘sell up’ to pay predicted £40k service charge to fix concrete and fire hazard issues
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson The owners of a landmark tower block have told residents they can remortgage, take [...]...
Town’s oldest pub hits market for almost half a million pounds
A town’s oldest pub has gone up for sale – bringing with it more than 300 years of history.
Margate’s Northern Belle pub hits sale market for offers in region of £485k
Margate’s Northern Belle pub, thought to be the oldest in the town with a history dating back to 1680, is [...]...
Shottendane resident Phyllis Jones celebrates 100th birthday.
Shottendane Nursing Home resident Phyllis Jones is celebrating her 100th birthday today (February 11). Phyllis was born on 11 February [...]...
First patients have surgery using new multi-million pound robot at QEQM Hospital
By Liz Baker A multi-million-pound surgical robot has been installed at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. [...]...
‘We’re creating a legacy for 100 years’: Team behind venue’s £8m overhaul reveals when first shows could be announced
The new bosses behind reopening one of Kent’s most historic venues have revealed their plans could see audiences back before the end of the year.
The Flaming Lips announce summer concert
The trailblazing rock band will bring their energetic live show to the Kent coast later this year. Here’s how to get tickets.
Former school employee convicted for child sex abuse
A former school employee has been convicted of several abhorrent sex crimes against a child.
Score draw for Rams and Cray Wanderers
By Darius Sarrafan Alfie Paxman’s sumptuous free kick deep into stoppage time saved a point for ten men Ramsgate away [...]
Margate RNLI memories of stranded ship drama from 1996
“Storm drama” was the headline in the local newspaper 30 years ago this week when Margate RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew [...]...