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Water company boss gets £700k payment despite bonus ban - but why is it still allowed?
Southern Water’s boss will receive a £700,000 payout linked to the company’s performance in what critics have described as ‘morally disgraceful’.
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Boy, 14, among three arrested after man left in ‘critical condition’
A teenage boy is among three people arrested following a serious assault which has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.
'My dad missed so much - I want to stop other families losing a loved one'
A woman who lost her beloved father to heart disease when he was just 46 years old now works on a cardiology department, helping others.
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Blue plaque to honour one of Wimbledon’s first winners
Wimbledon’s first-ever winner has been recognised with a blue plaque at the former hotel where he died, days after his grave was restored.
Bar chain opens another Kent venue at former Prezzo
Loungers has opened another Kent bar today inside a former Prezzo restaurant.
Two teens arrested as shopkeeper and police officer assaulted
Two teens have been arrested after a police officer and a shopkeeper were assaulted over the weekend.
‘My son thought he was going to die – it was heartbreaking’
An eight-year-old boy has undergone life-saving brain surgery after suffering relentless seizures that left him fearing for his life.
Date set for works on new £1 million skatepark
The start date for the conversion of a former crazy golf course into a £1 million skatepark has been revealed.
Emergency services called following concerns for man
Emergency services descended on a bridge after concerns were raised for a man's welfare.
The 5 Kent venues named among Britain’s best local restaurants
Five Kent venues have been named among the UK’s top 100 local restaurants.
'Monster truck madness' to come to Kent venue for sixth year
An event promising “monster truck madness and jaw-dropping excitement” is coming to a Kent venue for the sixth year.
Giant splash pools open at farm park
Two enormous paddling pools have opened at a Kent attraction just in time for the school holidays as part of a new Pirate Cove-themed area.
Thieving playgroup boss avoids prison – but must pay back stolen £8.5k
A former playgroup manager who “betrayed” parents and children by stealing more than £8,500 in charity funds has avoided jail.
Wimpy to open seventh Kent branch this week
The opening date for a new Wimpy restaurant has been revealed – and fans do not have long to wait.
Tunnel reopens after lengthy closure following huge car fire
A tunnel which shut after a car erupted into a fireball has reopened after a lengthy repair operation.
Tackling the scourge of people leaving more than their footprints in our sands
Libby Owens is a Sixth Form student at Ursuline College Westgate. She is passionate about writing and art, with an [...]...
Thanet councillors raise concerns over government bill which will strip away important planning committee powers
Thanet councillors have raised concerns about the loss of local authority planning powers if a new Government Bill is passed. [...]...
Expanding village ‘doesn’t need more housing’
Plans have been lodged to redevelop a long-established campsite in a village which residents complain has already “doubled in size”.
Friendly Summer sports at RAPS
The children at Ramsgate Arts Primary are all good sports, as the school’s annual summer games events highlighted. Competition between [...]
Environment Agency says ‘consistently poor performance’ from Southern Water following pollution report
A new report by the Environment Agency says water company pollution incidents across England rose sharply last year. The report [...]...