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‘Smell of gas’ after large tree falls in high winds and blocks road
Emergency services have been called after a fallen tree blocked a road while a gas smell was reported.
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Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about Kent meningitis case
A hospital waited two days before raising the alarm about the first suspected meningitis case of a Kent outbreak, it has emerged.
Grieving couple told they cannot bury babies next to each other
A devastated couple told they cannot lay their stillborn babies to rest next to each other are begging council bosses to reconsider.
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Police hunting BMW driver who fled after crashing into parked cars, lamppost and wall
Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver fled the scene, having crashed a car outside a home.
Illegal waste dump on industrial estate shut down after complaints
A warning notice has been issued and concrete blocks installed at an illegal waste dump.
£13m school revamp underway with demolition of ‘crumbling concrete’ buildings
Demolition work is underway at a primary school with buildings affected by crumbling concrete.
Woman arrested for assault after ‘street disturbance’
A woman has been arrested after a reported disturbance with a man in a street.
‘We want to be the best’: New owner unveils ‘classy’ new vision for former seafront pub
The new owner of a long-standing seafront boozer has revealed ambitious plans to convert it into a "boujee" cocktail bar and restaurant.
Kent NHS trust to be put in new ‘recovery programme’ by government
The health secretary has announced he is sending in “NHS veterans” to turn around a struggling Kent trust.
Third day without cases as experts probe how deadly meningitis outbreak spread so fast
No new meningitis cases have been recorded for a third day in a row as experts continue to probe a “distinct” strain identified in the Kent outbreak
MP urges to scrap water company’s ‘paltry’ fine and demands investment in system
An MP wants a water company’s “paltry” fine to be scrapped and replaced with enforcement to drive investment into improving Kent’s water network.
CG Fitness set to open doors of new gym, cafe and shop -plus rage room – at Ramsgate High Street venue
A gym, café and sportswear shop plus a Rage Room will open at the former Plan Burrito and Kids Bright [...]...
Thanet council agrees new ‘pets allowed’ policy for in-house temporary accommodation
Thanet council has agreed a new pet policy for people living in local authority temporary accommodation. Cabinet members at a [...]...
Clutch of wins and a loss for the Ville
MEN’S 1ST XI Words: Dan Mees Oppo: Blackheath & Elthamian 2, Away Final Score: W 3-1 Goalscorers: Harry [...]...
Sandwich Tech charity week raises thousands for Alzheimer’s Society
Understanding the needs of the community and fostering a commitment to charitable causes is a vital part of students’ personal [...]...
Grieving couple plead with council to allow their baby boys to be together in adjoining graves
A devastated Margate couple who are now having to bury their second son lost to stillbirth are urging Thanet council [...]...
Former Reform UK councillor dumps Ukip to start her own party
A former Reform UK county councillor who defected to Ukip has formed her own political party.
Monkton Primary goes retro for Comic Relief
Pupils at Monkton Primary School stepped back in time as they celebrated Comic Relief with a colourful 80s and 90s [...]
Broadstairs Chamber of Commerce boss says four-day railway works in Thanet over Easter will have ‘direct and damaging effect’ on businesses
The Chairman of the Broadstairs & St Peter’s Chamber of Commerce says the impact of railway works – and resulting [...]...
Kent art exhibition slammed as antisemitic and reported to police
An exhibition at a Kent gallery has been slammed as antisemitic by a Jewish columnist who says she was left “shaking” by the artwork.