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Armed police descend on hospital after ‘man makes threats’
Armed police descended on a hospital after reports of a man making threats.
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Rail chaos after power cut and fire halt trains
A power cut to a line and a fire close to tracks is causing travel chaos for commuters.
Would-be robbers pursue man in ‘dangerous three-mile car chase’
A man was reportedly pursued in a car chase after he refused to empty his pockets during an attempted robbery.
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Fresh images reveal how multi-million-pound ‘health campus’ could look
Work on a ‘health campus’ and retirement village could start this year after fresh CGI designs surfaced showing how the finished project could look.
Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road
A stag has been contained by police after running across a busy road and into traffic.
Bowling alley apologises after customers stung by sky-high phone charges
A leading ten-pin bowling firm has apologised after customers were slapped with sky-high phone bills after minutes-long calls to the company.
Man charged with making threats to kill after armed police descend on hospital
A man appeared in court charged with making threats to kill after armed police descended on a hospital.
Swimmers in fancy dress take to sea for postponed New Year’s dip
Brave swimmers in fancy dress battled the elements in a delayed charity fundraiser.
One-woman crimewave banned from Tesco and Boots stores
A mum-of-three who was jailed following a lenthy crime spree has now been banned from Tesco and Boots stores.
Man arrested and taken to hospital after car smashes through wall
A man was arrested and taken to hospital after a car smashed through a wall.
Pictures reveal devastation caused by inferno that destroyed 100-year-old business
Photographs taken as part of an investigation into a devastating inferno at a historic business reveal the extent of the destruction caused.
10 family days out for under £10
From wildlife parks to indoor mini golf, we’ve got some penny-pinching days out for under a tenner this January.
Navy warship spotted off Kent coast after shadowing Russian fleet
A Royal Navy warship has been shadowing a fleet of Russian vessels for 500 miles and was spotted off the Kent coast.
New Year's Day dips cancelled as 75mph winds to hit Kent
Two New Year’s Day dips have been cancelled as 75mph winds are predicted to hit Kent.
Matthew Munson: Routine, careers and creativity
Blink and you’ll miss it. Reality has well and truly re-started after the festive break. It’s nice to have a [...]...
Community: Tree planting, wellness weekend, past and present sale, Big Sing and Copperfield Court
Thanet tree planting Tree planting sessions are taking place across Thanet as part of the council’s plans to create mini [...]...
‘I was 44 stone and hadn’t left the house for six years - then everything changed’
A 24-year-old who has battled food addiction and crippling anxiety that kept him housebound is now making huge changes.
Hedgehog dies after being 'slashed' by strimmer
A wildlife expert has sounded the alarm after a hedgehog suffered a fatal wound believed to have been caused by a strimmer. Contains graphic image.
End of year surge in sales for scale model manufacturer Hornby
Scale model manufacturing company Hornby experienced an upsurge in sales for the last quarter of 2024. The firm, which has [...]...
Council refuses plans for housing at former W Brazil and Sons waste site in Broadstairs
Plans for 13 houses at Sacketts Hill in Broadstairs have been refused by Thanet council. The redevelopment of the waste [...]...