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Birchington rural county councillor ‘withdraws’ from Clacton by-election race to ‘avoid splitting independent vote’
Just a day after announcing she would stand against Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election, Kent county councillor Amelia [...]...
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St Gregory’s pupils explore history and heritage at Dover Castle
Classroom learning came alive on a day of historical discovery at Dover Castle for children from St Gregory’s Catholic Primary [...]...
Police release CCTV showing missing Margate teen Ruby Morris in Nottingham coffee shop
New CCTV images released by officers searching for missing Margate teenager Ruby Morris show her in a city centre coffee [...]...
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Your Leisure takes on interim contract for isle five isle tennis courts with coaching from Infinity Tennis
Thanet council has appointed Your Leisure Kent Ltd to operate five of the district’s public tennis courts. The interim contract [...]...
Kent county councillor takes on Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election
A Kent county councillor is to take on her old boss Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
Former teacher at prestigious private school jailed over historic sexual abuse
An ex teacher and boarding master at a prestigious private school has been jailed for sexually abusing a school pupil more than 40 years ago.
Former Broadstairs resident and boarding school teacher jailed for ‘historic’ indecent assaults against children
A child sex offender who taught at a boarding prep school in Canterbury has been convicted of non-recent crimes involving [...]...
Successful UK Creative Festival in Margate hosts careers fair, awards and visit from Business and Trade minister
The UK creative community headed to Margate for the sixth annual UK Creative Festival 2026, supported by headline sponsor Global. [...]...
Christine Tongue: Promises Promises in Folkestone
Like very many disabled people it’s easier to stay at home than try to go away to a place where [...]
Family of dad-of-three fundraising to ‘give him send-off he truly deserves’
The heartbroken family of a dad-of-three are fundraising to give him “the send-off he truly deserves”.
Cliftonville Year 5 pupils step back in time for World War II day and Ramsgate Tunnels visit
Year 5 pupils from Cliftonville Primary School enjoyed an unforgettable World War II themed experience, bringing their history learning to [...]...
Birchington rural division county councillor declares intention to stand in Clacton by-election
A Kent county councillor for the Birchington rural division has announced her plan to stand in the Clacton by-election following [...]...
Council drafts in extra bin lorries as residents face growing piles of waste
Extra bin lorries are being drafted in across a district as months of missed collections have left residents facing growing piles of waste.
Sex offender jailed for 21 years after crimes uncovered almost three decades later
A sex offender who went undetected for almost 30 years has finally faced justice after being given a lengthy jail spell.
Kent hospital first in NHS to trial 'life-saving' AI tool
A Kent hospital has become the first in the country to use artificial intelligence as a way to diagnose infections and potentially save lives.
Jaguar left stuck in hedge after crash in hospital car park
A Jaguar ended up stuck in a hedge after the driver crashed in a hospital car park.
Police release new image of missing Ruby, 15
Police appealing for the public’s help to find a missing teenager have released a new CCTV image of her at a London train station.
A-road next to popular park shut after crash
A busy A-road which sits next to a popular park is partially blocked following reports of an overturned car.
Two Kent theatres remain on at-risk register
Two rundown Kent theatres remain on a ‘at risk’ list amid continued fears over their future.
Chapel, car showroom and 22 acres of land among plots at auction
Land and property auctioneers have revealed the sites set to go under the hammer at the end of the month.