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Dizzee Rascal announces summer concert
The chart-topping rapper will headline a huge open-air concert later this year.
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Lucky bingo winner scoops whopping £62k jackpot
A lucky bingo player has scooped an incredible £62,000 jackpot after playing a £1 game.
Former high street bank could be turned into flats
Plans have been lodged to convert Grade II-listed former bank into six flats in a town centre.
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Woman in serious condition after stabbing at home
A woman remains in a serious condition in hospital after a stabbing at a home.
Woman in court accused of attempting to murder daughter
A woman has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder her daughter.
Long-awaited works to replace asbestos-ridden pavilion begins
Works to demolish a sports ground structure which had to be shut down due to vandalism and asbestos have finally begun.
Sadness at death of ‘Kent’s best greengrocer’
A popular greengrocer described as a legend and “the best in Kent” has died.
Attempted murder charge after woman stabbed at home
Police have charged a female suspect with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed at a home.
Labour county councillor resigns in disgust over government welfare reforms
Kent county councillor Karen Constantine has resigned from the Labour Party after more than 40 years.
Fish and chip van boss: ‘Mindless act has cost me thousands’
A fish and chip van owner has been forced to take his vehicle off the road after a plant pot was launched through its window.
New update as woman remains in serious condition after stabbing at home
A female suspect remains in police custody and a woman is still in a serious condition after a stabbing at a home.
Beloved concert venue could reopen in 18 months after multi-million pound refurb
Expensive plans to renovate and reopen a beloved historic venue have been given the green light, meaning it could reopen in 18 months.
‘We started fostering at just 22 and 23 - it’s been the best decision of our lives’
A young couple who began fostering in their early 20s say the experience has been the best decision of their lives.
Two Kent bakeries named in UK's top 50
Two Kent bakeries have been named in a list of the UK’s top 50, with critics praising their cheery staff and “local vibe”.
Tribute paid for long-term Garden Gate Project volunteer Paul Burton
The Garden Gate Project in Margate has paid tribute to long-term volunteer Paul Burton following sad news of his death. [...]...
Broadstairs High Street Poundland store to shut
The Poundland store in Broadstairs will shut at the end of June after the company was unable to secure a [...]
Sarre Windmill owner convicted of failing to reinstate windmill’s sails despite enforcement notice
Thanet council has prosecuted a Ramsgate resident for failing to comply with a Listed Building enforcement notice relating to Sarre [...]...
Certificate agreeing work has lawfully started on 40-bed hotel site in Cliftonville granted despite only trenches and trial pits in evidence
Thanet council has approved a Certificate of Lawful Development to say work has started on a 40-bed hotel in Cliftonville [...]...
GP triage online booking for appointments due to launch at Eastcliff surgery
Patients at Eastcliff surgery in Ramsgate will need to book all GP appointments online from next week. The surgery says [...]...
Massive 65 medal haul kicks off 2025 tournaments for Hurricane Shotokan Karate Club Thanet
The Hurricane Shotokan Karate Club Thanet has kicked off 2025 with a massive 65 medals from two competitions. Members took [...]...