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‘Playing old songs is quite emotional for me, they’re so intense’
Former Margate local Pete Doherty shares what it’s been like to reunite with his Babyshambles bandmates and if new music is on the cards.
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Critical incident declared at hospital amid ‘exceptionally high demand’
Bosses have declared a critical incident at a hospital due to huge pressures on its services.
Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car
A crash has shut a road in both directions near a supermarket.
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Grassroots music venue battles to survive after 'freak error had dire consequences'
A much-loved community music venue is fighting for survival after a “freak error” left it unable to sell alcohol for more than a month.
‘We called 999 and 17 minutes later our baby was born’
A mum-to-be unexpectedly gave birth at home just 17 minutes after a 999 call - with her baby arriving before she could even make it to hospital.
Man who pulls caravan by hand across Kent opens up about life on the road
We speak to the man who pulls his caravan by hand across Kent about life on the road.
Inquest to be held into death of girl, 14, who absconded from school
An inquest is set to be held into the death of a 14-year-old girl whose body was found hours after she absconded from school.
Child sex offender spared jail after ‘paedo hunter’ sting now facing prison time
A child sex offender spared jail after being exposed by online paedophile hunters now faces a spell behind bars for breaching a strict court order.
Dismay as thieves steal roof lead from much-loved landmark
Metal thieves have targeted a recently-restored seaside shelter and clock tower.
Driver in 70s died after crashing into railings near railway bridge
A man in his 70s died after crashing into railings near a railway bridge, police have confirmed.
Man dies in crash near fire station as air ambulance called
A pensioner has died following a crash involving a single car near a fire station.
Household Support Fund open for £90 vouchers which can now also be spent in Ramsgate’s SE Kitchen
Kent County Council’s Household Support Fund is open and for the first time residents in Thanet can choose to spend [...]...
Emergency crews shut part of Newington road in Ramsgate
Newington Road in Ramsgate is currently closed between Manston Road and Telham Avenue. Emergency services are at the scene of [...]...
Refurbishment plan revealed to restore country’s second-oldest theatre
The future of the country’s second-oldest working theatre could finally be secured when councillors decide on whether to approve a refurbishment plan.
Wastewater spillages affect isle beaches following power cut at Weatherlees treatment plant
Sewer outfall releases have affected beaches across Thanet following a power cut at Southern Water’s Weatherlees treatment plant last night [...]...
Plan to convert MiHomecare building in Ramsgate to flats submitted to council
Plans to turn Mildmay Court in Ramsgate into five 2-bed flats have been submitted to Thanet council. The building, in [...]...
Kent County Council announces 3.99% council tax increase in draft budget proposals
By Local democracy reporter Simon Finlay Kent County Council (KCC) is proposing an increase in council tax of 3.99% as [...]...
Win £150 to spend on dinner for two at The Ivy
All you have to do is send us your nominations for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2026 and you’ll be in the prize draw.
10 free family days out in Kent this January
From museums and galleries to winter walks and light displays, here are some free ways to entertain the whole family this month.
Fly-tipping leads police to cannabis farm as 150 plants seized
A cannabis farm was raided and about 150 plants seized amid an investigation into flytipped growing equipment.