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No-swim warning for 12 beaches after stormwater released into sea
No-swim warnings have been issued for 12 beaches after it was confirmed Southern Water carried out stormwater overflow releases into the sea.
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Margate murderer Dean Williams released from prison
A murderer who killed his former partner in Margate in 2005 has now been released from prison after serving almost [...]...
Advice against swimming at 12 Thanet beaches due to wastewater discharge
Advice against bathing or entering the sea at 12 of the district’s beaches is in place today, Thursday 11 June. [...]...
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Plan for 150 properties at former Royal School for Deaf Children site called to committee due to just 15% affordable housing offer
A plan to build 150 home, with just 15% affordable housing, at the former Royal School for Deaf Children site [...]...
Disgraced ex-MP reveals fellow jailed Kent politician was his prison saviour
A disgraced former MP jailed for sexual assault has revealed how a fellow fallen Kent politician became his prison saviour.
From substance abuse patient to life turnaround as hospital porter with sights on 32-mile fundraising run
By Liz Baker A porter is swapping trollies for trainers to run between three Kent hospitals to raise money for [...]...
Thanet library duo scoop national award for work with children and young people
Two Kent library team members who work across Thanet have won a national award recognising their efforts supporting young people [...]...
Kent dad, 41: ‘I took paracetamol and went to sleep - but I was having a heart attack’
A dad who mistook the symptoms of a heart attack for a minor illness was left fighting for his life by a hidden condition.
Halifax branch in Ramsgate to be shut down this October
The Halifax bank branch in Ramsgate will shut its doors for good on October 26. A letter says customers of [...]...
Ramsgate first aid instructor reunites with Thanet paramedics who treated him during heart attack
A first aid instructor from Ramsgate has spoken of the moment he realised he needed saving himself, after a hidden [...]...
A look inside Ramsgate’s new Thanet Smuggler Experience
Described as an immersive museum, the Thanet Smuggler Experience at Plunder in Ramsgate High Street opened to great success last [...]...
Kent County Council call for community groups to take over running of eight windmills – including Drapers Mill
Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a call for proposals from local community groups to take over running of eight [...]...
Chef at James Blunt’s gastropub to take over from MasterChef finalist at trendy restaurant
A MasterChef finalist has left the stoves at a trendy seaside town restaurant, but his replacement is a well-known cook from James Blunt’s gastropub.
‘Repulsive’ sexual predator assaulted two girls on night out
A sexual predator has been jailed for nearly four years after assaulting two teenage girls who had been on a night out.
Three London men arrested after cooking oil stolen from Kent school
Three men from London have been arrested after barrels of cooking oil were stolen from a school.
'This could be Kent's best dog walking spot - It’s just a shame about the parking'
Despite the chastening charges, our intrepid reporter and her four-legged friends discover a charming coastal walk full of character and companions.
Investigation after man ‘threatened with knife’ on seafront
Witnesses are urged to come forward following an incident near the beach in which a man was allegedly threatened with a knife.
Photos: The Great Bucket & Spade Run in Ramsgate 2026
Photos by Carole Adams Dozens of classic and vintage cars and motorbikes were on show at Government Acre in Ramsgate [...]...
St Ethelbert Primary youngsters take top place in vehicle engineer event
A team representing Year 5 pupils from St Ethelbert’s Primary in Ramsgate, together with class Teacher Mrs Lawrence, have taken [...]...
‘She couldn’t cope without him’: Devoted couple died just 41 hours apart
The family of a devoted couple who died just 41 hours apart say they were “so in love” and could not bear to live without each other.