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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.

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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.

Thanet News

‘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.

Thanet News

‘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.

Thanet News

'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.

Thanet News

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

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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.

Thanet News

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after crash

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after a crash.

Thanet News

‘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.

Thanet News

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.

Thanet News

‘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.

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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 [...]...

The Isle of Thanet News

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 [...]...

Thanet News

Bus and car smash prompts emergency response

Emergency services are at the scene after a collision between a car and a bus.

The Isle of Thanet News

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 [...]...

The Isle of Thanet News

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 [...]...

The Isle of Thanet News

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 [...]...

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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.