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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.
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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.
Town’s oldest pub hits market for almost half a million pounds
A town’s oldest pub has gone up for sale – bringing with it more than 300 years of history.
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‘We’re creating a legacy for 100 years’: Team behind venue’s £8m overhaul reveals when first shows could be announced
The new bosses behind reopening one of Kent’s most historic venues have revealed their plans could see audiences back before the end of the year.
The Flaming Lips announce summer concert
The trailblazing rock band will bring their energetic live show to the Kent coast later this year. Here’s how to get tickets.
Former school employee convicted for child sex abuse
A former school employee has been convicted of several abhorrent sex crimes against a child.
Score draw for Rams and Cray Wanderers
By Darius Sarrafan Alfie Paxman’s sumptuous free kick deep into stoppage time saved a point for ten men Ramsgate away [...]
Margate RNLI memories of stranded ship drama from 1996
“Storm drama” was the headline in the local newspaper 30 years ago this week when Margate RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew [...]...
Former council depot at Pierremont Park in Broadstairs listed for sale for £475k
The Thanet council depot at Pierremont Park in Broadstairs is now listed for sale with a price tag of £475k. [...]...
Firefighters called to ‘deliberate’ blaze at derelict building
Two fire engines were called to the scene of a blaze at a derelict buliding this afternoon, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Former St Crispin’s Infant School staff member due to be sentenced for charges including child rape
Following news that families of St Crispin’s Infant School in Westgate have been contacted after it was discovered a former [...]...
‘He’ll never be able to properly hug his daughter again - it’s heartbreaking’
A “heartbroken” dad may never be able to properly hug his young daughter again after a crash left him paralysed from the neck down.
East Kent College Group launches 100 in 100 campaign for National Apprenticeships Week
Kent’s largest College Group has launched an ambitious campaign designed to inspire employers to take on an apprentice. To mark [...]...
Challenging fun maths day at St Gregory’s Primary
The NSPCC annual Number Day was celebrated by St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate with a whole-school celebration that combined [...]...
Feel the love: 5 unique ideas for Valentine’s Day in Kent
From pottery painting to safari stays, we’ve got five unusual ways to bring the romance for Valentine’s Day.
Crews called to suspected arson at derelict building in Cliftonville
Crews were called to a fire at a derelict building in Cliftonville this afternoon (February 8) which is thought to [...]...
Community: Channel Dash, QEQM Friends, Ukraine vigil, action group quiz, Mental Health United, Churchill Living, Makers of Tomorrow, youth centre quiz, school breakfasts, KFRS and Martha Trust
Channel Dash Memorial Service The annual Channel Dash Memorial Service will be taking place on the 12th February at the Channel [...]...
Rocking out for maths and charity at Upton Junior School
Having fun with Maths and wearing outrageous rock star outfits and costumes depicting a range of maths numbers and symbols [...]...
Kent Film Office celebrates 20th anniversary this year
Kent Film Office (KFO) marks its 20th anniversary this year, celebrating two decades of attracting and supporting high‑profile film and [...]...
Fire crews tackle kitchen ablaze in flat
Firefighters were called to a kitchen ablaze in a flat this morning.