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Ex-kidnapper who once threatened to kill victim spared prison return
A man who once kidnapped another and threatened to kill him has avoided being sent back to jail after committing more offences.
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‘I’ve invested millions to turn cauliflower farm into one of Kent’s best wedding venues’
A former cauliflower farm has been transformed into one of Kent’s finest wedding venues in just four years.
‘I’m haunted by the moment police knocked at 3.35am – why aren’t drivers getting the message?’
A mum whose teenage son was killed in a drink-drive crash says she is haunted by the moment police knocked on her door to tell her he had died.
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Search for man with ‘braided beard’ after boy mugged near station
An investigation is underway after the robbery of a teenage boy near a train station.
Dad blames dog emergency and family drama for ignoring driving ban twice
A dad-of-four who twice ignored a driving ban imposed after he left someone seriously injured has been warned he faces prison if he is caught again.
How Kent dad risked everything in rowing boat rescue amid one of UK’s worst storms
A brave Whitstable sailor was among many who launched daring rescue missions during the Great Gale of 1893
Arlington House leaseholder to be quizzed by council panel in light of building safety concerns and resident eviction notices
Representatives of Metropolitan Property Realizations Ltd (MPRL) – the company responsible for Arlington House in Margate- will attend a Thanet [...]...
Block of flats evacuated after fire leaves woman injured
Ten fire engines were scrambled to a block of flats after a blaze broke out in a bathroom.
Search and rescue helicopters to operate out of Manston after Lydd costs row
Search and rescue helicopters will operate out of Manston from today after a row over cost increases and “suspension of out-of-hours access”.
Ramsgate RNLI in multi-agency rescue of distressed dog cut off by tide at Dumpton Gap
A multi agency rescue has saved a dog cut off by the tide at Dumpton Gap this morning (January 16). [...]...
Thanet’s £30.5m budget proposals for 2026/27 as resources ‘remain significantly challenged’
Thanet council’s Cabinet members are set to consider a draft budget of £30.5 million for the 2026/27 financial year – [...]...
Critical incident remains at hospital but ban on visitors lifted on some wards
Bosses who declared a critical incident at a hospital due to a sudden “high demand” for its services have thanked the community for its support.
Elke Heckel: Don’t destroy the plethora of nature at Ramsgate’s old hoverport
Elke Heckel is a retired midwife who relocated to Ramsgate nearly seven years ago from Hackney. During the pandemic she signed [...]...
Large emergency response to fire at Ramsgate tower block
A large emergency response attended an incident in Ramsgate this afternoon (January 15). Ten fire engines were in King Street [...]...
Critical incident remains at QEQM Hospital Margate but visiting restrictions lifted for more wards
A critical incident remains at the QEQM Hospital in Margate but visiting has been reintroduced for some of the wards. [...]...
Police and explosives team attend report of possible unexploded wartime device in Ramsgate
Police and explosive experts from the Ministry of Defence have been called to a possible unexploded wartime device in Ramsgate. [...]...
Costa Coffee takes over another closed cafe inside Sainsbury’s
Costa Coffee has taken over another closed cafe inside a Sainsbury’s store.
New unisex toilets at Upton Junior School divide parent opinion
The installation of unisex toilet facilities at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs has divided parent opinion with some saying they [...]...
Investigation after man assaulted and robbed in Cliftonville
An investigation is underway after a man was assaulted and robbed of his phone in Cliftonville yesterday (January 14). Kent [...]...
Man taken to hospital after thugs steal phone and cash in violent mugging
A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked during a mugging.