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Coffee chain set to open latest branch in former Body Shop unit
A coffee and bakery chain with more than 63 stores plans to open another unit in a former retail space at a shopping centre.
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Flipping good fun: Kent’s Pancake Day events
Celebrate Shrove Tuesday in Kent with pancake races, trails, workshops and tasty treats for all the family.
Emergency services cordon off seafront road
Paramedics and police have been pictured at the scene of an incident which has closed a road.
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Civil claim planned after sentencing of depraved care home paedophile
One of the victims of a depraved paedophile who abused children in care is planning a civil claim.
Smart tech and safe choices at Upton Juniors
The way Artificial Intelligence is shaping the online world was the main focus of Safer Internet Day at Upton Juniors [...]...
Promenade closed due to safety issues
A promenade has been closed due to safety issues.
Kent County Council budget approved in mammoth eight hour meeting
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Reform UK at Kent County Council (KCC) has passed its budget after a mammoth [...]...
Campaigners ‘reeling’ after park depot put on market by council
Campaigners have been left “reeling” after a council put a park depot on the market.
Lower Promenade at Lido closed off due to safety issues with steel structure
Access to the lower promenade at the Lido has been fenced off due to safety issues with the steel structure [...]...
Council includes £120k in upcoming budget to restore Grade II listed Eastcliff lift in Ramsgate
The Labour administration at Thanet council has added a £120,000 investment to its upcoming budget to restore Ramsgate’s Grade II [...]...
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County Council
The Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks.
Garlinge pupils learn about World War II and create Anderson Shelters
Year 6 children at Garlinge Primary School have been learning about World War Two and finding out how the people [...]...
South-east barristers take part in ‘Justice needs juries’ campaign over government reforms to trial rights
Barristers on the South Eastern Circuit (the legal region covering London and the South East) have strongly opposed the Government’s [...]...
Cliftonville convenience store issued three-month closure notice
An official three-month closure notice has been issued to the convenience store at Maman House in Cliftonville over the sale [...]...
Residents of iconic tower block face £40k service charge amid safety fears
The owners of a landmark Kent building have told residents to remortgage, take out loans or sell up if they cannot afford a £40,000 service charge.
New hearing care services now offered in Ramsgate
New hearing care services are now available to Thanet residents at locally-owned and run Specsavers Ramsgate. The High Street store [...]...
Broadstairs bottling firm enters administration
Administrators have been called in for Broadstairs-based South East Bottling Ltd. The firm, based at Northdown Industrial Estate in Broadstairs, [...]...
Ten moments that defined Kent’s history as captured in newspapers
From political unrest to scientific discoveries, we take a look at the events that made Kent what it is today.
Legend on the Bench charity to unveil suicide‑prevention benches in Thanet
The Legend on the Bench charity will unveil the first five of 14 dedicated community benches on Sunday (15 February), across Thanet, Herne Bay and [...]...
Latest plans for reopening of Margate’s Theatre Royal go on public display
Work on site for the refurbishment of Margate’s Theatre Royal is expected to begin this Summer, with plans including a [...]...