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£600k seafront penthouse among flats for sale at site sold by council for £100k
A long-running saga over the redevelopment of an eyesore seafront site has finally seen a block of new luxury flats go on the market.
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Major music announcement as Dreamland reveals its first 2027 headliners
A pair of chart-topping artists will bring their double-headline tour to the Kent coast, with tickets going on sale this week.
Unlock Kent's hidden history: 12 places to visit during Heritage Open Days
Love uncovering a slice of history? We've rounded up the best places to go to as part of the Heritage Open Days.
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Bomb squad called to village after wartime explosive found
The entrance to a village hall was cordoned off after a wartime mortar was discovered.
Block of flats, former pubs and church for sale at auction
A £3.9 million block of flats, two former pubs, a church and a bowling green are among 228 lots being offered in an upcoming auction.
Woman blames return to crime on heroin addict boyfriend
A former drug addict started stealing from stores because she started dating a heroin addict, a court heard.
‘This innovative beach bar is mecca for matcha lovers - I’ve never tasted cocktails like it’
Our reviewer hunts down a Japan-inspired beach bar/cafe specialising in green tea, gelato and modern mixology.
‘We grieve because somebody mattered’: Vigil held for stabbing victim
A vigil has been held in memory of a dad of four allegedly murdered in a stabbing near Ramsgate Harbour.
'I was born and lived here for 31 years - but have never been able to leave’
A mum born and bred in Kent has never been able to go abroad because she is not legally a British citizen - and now fears she is “on borrowed time”.
‘You’ve got to love a real pub that still does a meat raffle… and has the best-looking landlord in town’
Secret Drinker heads to the coast, where it’s great to see drinkers of every age rubbing shoulders at their local.
Highly rated Kent restaurant suddenly shuts after ‘difficult year’
A popular and highly rated seaside restaurant has suddenly closed after a “difficult year”
‘I feared for my baby’s health’: Horror at hospital sewage leak
Maternity ward bays were evacuated as sewage spewed out of toilets and sinks - leaving some mums fearing for the health of their babies.
Serial fraudster who tried getting dodgy refunds back behind bars
A 62-year-old who repeatedly made up fake reasons for receiving refunds from shops has admitted a string of new offences.
Big-name restaurant chain opens at major Kent shopping centre
One of Britain’s most popular food chains has officially opened its latest restaurant at a Kent shopping centre.
Customers ‘devastated’ as cafe to close due to planning issue
Customers have been left “devastated” after a much-loved cafe announced it will close due to a planning permission issue.
‘No way’ bus driver could have seen boy, 4, before fatal crash
There was “no way” a bus driver could have seen a four-year-old who ran into the road before being fatally hit by the vehicle, an inquest has heard.
Person suffers burns after huge fire erupts in garden
A person has been taken to hospital for treatment to burns after a fire in a back garden.
Five-star escape room saved as new owner steps in
Just hours before an escape room rated five-stars on Tripadvisor was due to close for good - new owners have stepped up.
Masterchef finalist unveils plans for new restaurant
A MasterChef finalist preparing to open a town centre restaurant hopes his new venture will “add momentum to the regeneration” of the area.
Why dogs could be banned from stretch of Kent beach
Dogs could be permanently banned from a beach as part of efforts to minimise the risk of “significant harm” to wildlife.