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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets
Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.
Missing woman last seen heading to railway station
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman who was last seen heading towards a railway station.
Child among five dead in Channel tragedy
At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel, according to reports.
Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO
A care home used for dementia patients and over 65s could be converted into a 21-bedroom HMO if plans are given the green light.
Fly-tipper fined after dumping same fridge in two different streets
A brazen fly-tipper has been fined after dumping the same fridge in two different streets.
First phase of 450-home development approved
Work is due to begin on the first phase of a 450-home development on farmland with affordable housing provision increased by the new developers.
‘He tried to throw himself out of a window - how could they say he was low-risk?’
A young man who stabbed himself and tried to jump out of a window was discharged from hospital as “low-risk” before days later taking his own life.
Pensioner suffers serious injuries after being hit by Audi
A pensioner is in hospital with serious injuries after a driver suspected of dangerous driving crashed into him.
Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays
A local authority that oversees three beachside towns is considering taxing visitors who stay overnight, and additional tax on second homes.
‘We have no power to introduce tourism tax’
The idea of introducing a “tourism tax” on overnight visitor stays will not be taken forward because a council does not have the power to do so.
Seal pup with ‘severe breathing issues’ rescued from beach
A seal pup with “severe breathing issues” has been rescued after it was found on a beach
Plans to transform historic seaside pub into flats refused
A bid to transform a historic pub overlooking the sea into flats has been rejected amid claims the housing need argument ‘doesn’t work here’.
Police hunt hit-and-run Mercedes driver who smashed into multiple vehicles
A crash involving a Mercedes and a Renault – whereby one driver reportedly failed to stop - has prompted a police probe.
Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted
A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.
Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm
Protesters have stopped a coach from moving 22 asylum seekers from a Kent hotel to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.
Three arrests in drugs and crime blitz
Police lasered in on one area to tackle drugs and other crime arresting three people and searching 16.
Much-loved ‘greasy spoon’ cafe goes on the market
A much-loved ‘greasy spoon’ cafe has gone on the market - with estate agents saying its hours could be extended to offer “sunset dinners”.
Decision awaited on judicial review appeal application over Manston airport scheme
A decision is now awaited following a Court of Appeal hearing on Wednesday (April 24) over the decision to dismiss [...]...
Appeal for witnesses after Mercedes driver leaves scene of crashes on Thanet Way and Canterbury Road
Police officers investigating reported dangerous driving on the Thanet Way and the Canterbury Road heading into Birchington are appealing for [...]...
Tourism tax suggestion dismissed by Thanet council
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson Additional reporting by Gabriel Morris, Local Democracy Reporter A suggestion for a “tourist tax” [...]...