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Police seal off town centre road amid reports of gas leak
Police have sealed off a road amid reports of a gas leak.
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Kent’s biggest car scrapyard wins battle to stay open after ‘spooked horses’ row
Kent’s biggest car breaking yard has won its battle to stay open after appealing a decision to revoke its environmental permit over noise complaints.
‘His loss is immeasurable’: Tributes to leading Kent archaeologist
The death of a highly respected archaeologist credited with leading the field of discovery across Kent for decades has been met with huge sadness.
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‘Serious failings’: Inspection of Kent council’s social housing finds 'significant improvements' needed
A regulator has found “serious failings” in the way a Kent council provides social housing and warned that “significant improvements” are needed.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
Teenage girl hit by car taken to hospital
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.
Man charged with arson after fire at Royal Harbour Brasserie in Ramsgate harbour
A man has been charged in connection with the fire at the Royal Harbour Brasserie in Ramsgate harbour.
Positive start to academic year for learners at Liberty College
Liberty College in Margate says it has had “an exceptionally positive start” to the new academic year, with learners and [...]...
‘It’s been a real struggle’: Award-winning Kent brewery closes suddenly
The couple behind an independent brewery have made the difficult decision to close after nearly a decade because of rising costs and cash flow issues.
Photos: Thousands visit OhSoRetro show to view vehicles and enjoy family fun
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes were on show to the thousands of visitors who attended the year’s OhSoRetro show [...]...
Sad closure of Northdown Brewery in Margate due to rising costs and decreased sales
An award-winning small brewery in Margate has closed its doors after 10 years of trade due to “a perfect storm [...]...
New era for Fruits De Mer in Broadstairs as couple Matthew and Millie take the helm
It’s a new era for Fruits De Mer in Broadstairs as couple Matthew Keel and Millie Kemp take over the [...]...
Arson arrest after huge restaurant fire at Ramsgate harbour
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after allegedly setting fire to a restaurant and jumping into the sea.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson and taken to hospital after East Pier fire
Police, paramedics, fire crews and Ramsgate RNLI were called to Ramsgate’s East Pier last night (September 27) after a fire [...]...
'They've got to go somewhere': Dog walkers blast council's proposed ban on Kent seafront
Dog owners have insisted “we’re not hurting anyone” as a council considers plans to ban pooches from a much-loved walking spot.
Man found dead near popular Kent beach after search operation
The body of a man in his 70s has been found near a popular beach following a major search and rescue operation.
Dog walkers’ upset at council’s proposed ban on stretch of beach at Birchington
By Local Democracy Reporters Meghan Shaw and Daniel Esson Dog owners have insisted “we’re not hurting anyone” as a council [...]...
Police confirm man’s body recovered from sea at Botany Bay
A man’s body was recovered from the sea at Botany Bay yesterday (September 27) following two multi-agency responses to reports [...]...
Urgent search for owners of dogs found injured after fight in Kent woods
A vet has launched an urgent appeal to find the owners of two dogs injured in a fight in woodland near Whitstable.
Major emergency response launched twice at Kent beach
A major emergency response has been launched twice in little more than two hours following reports of a person in difficulty in the sea.