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Arson investigation begins after ‘devastating’ fire at nature reserve
A fire has ripped through part of a nature reserve described as the ‘gem of Kent’, causing a 300m-long scorched scar.
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Plans for ‘overwhelmingly supported’ Lidl store to be decided
Plans for a supermarket chain’s second store in a Kent district, which bosses say is “overwhelmingly supported”, are set to be decided.
‘Classy’ cocktail bar and restaurant with sea view opens
A former pub with a sea view has reopened as a cocktail bar and restaurant after a “five-figure” revamp.
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Signalling problems delay seaside services
Rail users from one seaside town are being warned of delays due to signalling problems.
Get out and explore Kent for free with this self-guided pub walk
Swap the crowds and traffic for a slower pace, the path less travelled and a well-deserved pint.
Former teacher whose pupil was murdered opens new Kent art exhibition
A teacher-turned artist whose pupil was murdered hopes her new gallery show helps “make women visible” and contradict misogynist narratives.
Huge warehouse, block of flats and former shop among Kent properties up for auction
A range of Kent properties will be up for grabs at an auction next month.
'It has completely changed my life’: Woman finally given hysterectomy for crippling condition after 10-year battle
A woman’s life has “changed completely” after she was finally given a hysterectomy, having spent 10 years begging doctors.
Kesha cancels Kent concert due to ‘scheduling conflicts’
Pop singer Kesha will no longer perform her show at Dreamland this summer due to “scheduling conflicts”.
Police searching for man after ‘serious’ pub assault
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man after a serious assault outside a pub.
Man and woman suffer multiple head and facial injuries in fracas
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman sustained multiple head and facial injuries in a large disturbance.
Ramsgate construction firm bosses set up Foundations for Life to deliver life-changing builds and support for families in need
The owners of Ramsgate construction company have launched a project dedicated to helping individuals and families with additional needs by [...]...
Early morning shout for Ramsgate RNLI to stranded yacht
In the early hours of this morning (April 17) Ramsgate RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat Diamond Jubilee launched to a yacht that [...]...
E-bike rider taken to London hospital with serious injuries after crash in Cliftonville
An E-bike rider has been airlifted to a London hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Cliftonville today (April [...]...
E-bike rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with van
An e-bike rider has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a van.
Police appeal after man and woman suffer head and face injuries during group altercation in Ramsgate
Detectives investigating reports of a large disturbance in Ramsgate on Sunday, April 5 are appealing for witnesses. It was reported [...]...
Profile: Meet the Green councillor who is the newest member of Kent County Council
On April 9, the Green Party pulled off the amazing political coup of snatching a by-election victory for a seat [...]...
The ‘stubborn’ Green who defied expectations to defeat Reform UK
We meet the Green Party member who defied expectations to defeat Reform UK in a hotly contested by-election.
‘Significant milestone’ reached as first cash released to transform much-loved venue
Planning applications are also expected to be submitted within days with hopes to start work this summer.
Kent hospital boss was suspended while trust claimed she was on ‘unplanned leave’
The boss of a troubled Kent hospital trust was suspended for more than two months - despite KentOnline being told she was on “unplanned leave”.