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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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
'Worst-case scenarios': Stretches of A299 could shut if £63m funding bid fails
Drivers could see key stretches of the A299 closed in “worst-case scenarios” if a £63 million funding bid fails.
Four firms secure King’s Awards for Enterprise
A string of companies in the county have secured the royal seal of approval in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise
Three arrests as police search home after ‘sexual offences’
A man in his 60s and two men in their 30s are being quizzed by officers investigating sexual offences.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after crash
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after a crash.
‘Rooftop bar’s view might be Kent’s best, but it had one big problem’
Our reviewer visited a rooftop bar where you can grab a front-row seat for some of Europe’s best sunsets - but she still wasn’t happy.
Former Kent footballer charged over ‘armed robbery’
A former non-league footballer is among those charged following reports of a alleged robbery involving an imitation firearm.
‘Some children won’t be able to afford to go to school’
Council bosses are under fire for hiking bus school pass prices by nearly 26% to thousands of the poorest users.
Thanet council deputy leader launches Parliamentary petition in bid to get answers over Scenic Railway closure
Thanet council’s deputy leader has launched a Parliamentary petition in the latest attempt to force Dreamland to make the Scenic [...]...
Kent County Council submits £100m bid to government fund for road repairs including on A299 Thanet Way
Kent County Council (KCC) has submitted a bid to the Government’s Structures Fund to secure vital investment for two high [...]...
Bus and car smash prompts emergency response
Emergency services are at the scene after a collision between a car and a bus.
Young scientists discover the power of nature at Ellington Science Week
Pupils at Ellington Infant School had a busy and inspiring Science Week, exploring why worms, butterflies and bees are so [...]...
Renter’ Rights Act comes into force today
The most historic changes to private renting in England are now in action, giving 11 million tenants landmark new rights [...]...
Police on scene of car and bus crash in Palm Bay
Police are in attendance in Palm Bay following a collision involving a car and a bus. Officers were called to [...]...
Dramatic footage shows rapist fleeing police before being found hiding in garden
Body-worn video captures the moment police find a rapist hiding in a garden after a dramatic foot chase.