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Dad who murdered baby daughter has sentence increased
A dad who killed his baby daughter by shaking her “like a ragdoll” has had his life sentence increased following an appeal.
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Man dies following huge emergency service presence at beach
A man has died following an incident at a beach which triggered a huge emergency service response.
Two Kent hospitals receive £29m for upgrades to tackle waiting times
Two Kent hospitals have received £29 million for upgrades to tackle waiting times and reduce admissions to overcrowded wards.
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Emergency services descend on beach after concerns for person
Emergency services including a helicopter have descended on a beach following concerns for the welfare of a person.
‘We’ll never forgive you’: Thug locked up for killing pensioner with one punch
The family of a pensioner who died following an attack by a man who had only been out of prison for three months will never forgive his killer.
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.
Revealed: New business could take over former high street WHSmith
Plans have been revealed to bring an empty former town centre WHSmith back into use.
‘It’s the beginning of the end’: Swan death toll reaches at least 50
Wildlife rescuers fear the swan population could be “decimated” after dozens were found dead amid outbreaks of bird flu.
Award-winning DJ Fatboy Slim announces Kent date
The ‘90s trailblazer will play a string of shows across the country next year, including an outdoor venue here in Kent.
Gritters to be sent out as temperatures set to plummet
Motorists are being urged to watch out for icy patches as gritters gear up to treat roads tonight.
Police surround bus after ‘disturbance’
Police surrounded a bus following reports of a disturbance in the centre of a village.
Heavy rain forecast to bring disruption to Kent
Forecasters have issued a weather warning as heavy downpours are expected to bring disruption to Kent.
Seaside town to undergo major £20m transformation
A seaside town is set to undergo a major transformation following the launch of a £20 million regeneration plan.
The nine Kent towns where M&S could open new stores
Beloved British chain Marks & Spencer is looking to expand – and is eyeing up nine new locations in Kent.
Veteran Rifleman Paul Jacobs GM becomes newest Broadstairs & St Peter’s Town Councillor
Afghanistan veteran Paul Jacobs GM has been appointed to Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council as the representative for the [...]...
MissusKent ‘patriot’ rally and Kent Anti-Racism Network counter protest heading to Margate
A protest and counter-protest with opposing anti-immigration and anti-racism groups is set to take place in Margate next month. Kent [...]...
More than 100 objections lodged against plan for 91 properties at Millennium Way in Broadstairs
More than 100 objections have been lodged against plans to build 91 properties on land off Millennium Way in Broadstairs. [...]...
One person treated at scene of Ramsgate crash
One person was treated by paramedics at the scene of a crash in Ramsgate yesterday (November 26). South East Coast [...]...
Stakehaus opens at Margate’s Cinque Ports
Stakehaus has opened a new site in Margate seafront pub, Cinque Ports. Opened officially on November 20, the new site [...]
Margate branch of Royal British Legion reopens with new home and committee
After an absence of some seven years the Margate branch of the Royal British Legion has reopened under a new [...]...