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Two senior staff members at Kent asylum centre under investigation for misconduct
Two senior staff members at a Kent asylum processing centre have been suspended and are under investigation for misconduct.
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Child taken to hospital after being hit by car near Aldi
A child has been taken to hospital after they were hit by a car near an Aldi supermarket.
‘There’s no small plates here - we’re taking it back to basics’
A hotel owner says his new restaurant is going back to basics with “hearty meals” rather than the ever-growing small plate trend.
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Multiple arrests at Turkish restaurants after immigration raids
A restaurant chain has had several staff members arrested after immigration raids at multiple branches across Kent.
Charges secured in Ramsgate during antisocial behaviour and drugs clampdown
Multiple charges have been secured by police officers in Ramsgate as part of a clampdown on antisocial behaviour and drugs-related [...]...
‘A recipe for hipster happiness - pizzas, pints and flared dungarees’
Secret Drinker finds shabby chic heaven at the coolest pub in town.
Veterans’ fundraising company admits illegal street collections for second time
Veterans’ fundraisers have been in court again for breaking rules over street collections, and fined hundreds of pounds.
Man, 20, died after taking MDMA at drum ‘n’ bass festival
A 20-year-old man died from suspected MDMA toxicity after attending a controversial drum ‘n’ bass festival, an inquest has heard.
Man, 95, suffering from delirium stabbed partner to death days after leaving hospital
A 95-year-old stabbed his partner of 30 years to death while suffering from delirium just days after returning home from hospital.
‘Difficult decisions’ could lead to cuts in services and council tax rise at Kent County Council
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Cuts to services and the maximum rise in council tax are “inevitable” in Kent, [...]...
Plans to open new SEN school and renovate listed building set for green light
Plans to open a new school at a manor house and renovate the historic building are set to be approved.
Garbage and Skunk Anansie to perform together next summer
The two bands, who scored huge rock hits in the ‘90s, will join forces for a co-headline concert in Kent.
Garlinge pupils and staff commemorate Remembrance
Pupils and staff at Garlinge Primary School and Nursery have continued their annual tradition of commemorating Remembrance Day on Tuesday [...]...
St Joseph’s Primary children mark Remembrance
Children at St, Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Broadstairs have marked Armistice Day in a variety of ways. They worked [...]...
Resident doctors’ strike to take place from this Friday
The BMA resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) in England will be taking part in industrial action from Friday [...]...
Entertaining match ends in draw for Rams
By Darius Sarrafan Ramsgate and Cheshunt played out an entertaining 1-1 draw on a day where plenty more goals could’ve [...]
Palm Bay Primary School appeals for help to launch its outdoor play project
Palm Bay Primary School is launching its Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) initiative, transforming break and lunch times into creative [...]...
New community artwork ‘This is England’ celebrating belonging in Thanet
Thanet-based artist Emily Peasgood is working with residents across the isle to create a large-scale community artwork titled This Is [...]...
‘I have no regrets about being a sex worker – I’ll do it until my dying breath’
KentOnline columnist and sex worker, Melissa Todd, reflects on what the industry has taught her about choice and the luxury of liking your job.
Row breaks out over immigration raid claims at Margate restaurant and takeaway
A row has broken out over Home Office claims that 13 people were arrested as having no right to work [...]...