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Campaigners demand return of lost blood service
17 May 2023Campaigners took to the streets to demand the return of blood tests at their hospital, after the service was scrapped after 50 years.
New Labour leader reveals plan for cabinet
17 May 2023A new Labour council leaders say he has put together a cabinet residents can ‘rely on’ after winning a majority at the polls.
Teens steal cash and cannonball from museum
17 May 2023An investigation has been launched after a money box and cannonball were stolen from a museum on the day of the King’s coronation.
Abandoned golf course transformed into 123-acre wildlife haven
16 May 2023An abandoned golf course has been transformed into a nature haven as part of a major rewilding project aimed at offsetting carbon emissions.
Abandoned former M&Co could become trendy high street bar
15 May 2023Plans to turn an empty high street shop into a lounge bar with all-day booze have been confirmed.
Huge new tearoom 'will put garden centre on map’
15 May 2023A new tearoom – which bosses hope will become a community hub – is set to open at a garden centre this summer.
Does Kent's top-rated cafe live up to the hype?
13 May 2023Our reviewer tried the highest-rated cafe in the county on Tripadvisor, which has received hundreds of glowing reviews.
Woman robbed of parcel as courier delivered to home
12 May 2023A woman was robbed of her parcel as a courier delivered a mobile phone at her home.
McDonald's set to open in abandoned Leon drive-thru
12 May 2023A vacant drive-thru previously earmarked for fast-food chain Leon is set to become a McDonald’s, creating 120 jobs.
Mysterious piece of shipwreck washes up on beach
09 May 2023A huge chunk of a sunken boat has washed up on the Kent coast – puzzling passing beach-goers.
Weddings could be held at popular park for first time ever
08 May 2023An application has been submitted to host weddings of up to 60 guests, plus other functions, at a popular beauty spot.
Green celebrations for King
07 May 2023Children used recycled materials to decorate their school for the coronation to acknowledge King Charles’ long-term concern for the environment.
Big screens and celebrity impersonators: Kent’s best Eurovision parties
06 May 2023You don’t need to be in Liverpool to celebrate the big event. Here’s our top picks for a Eurovision night you’ll never forget.
'She destroyed my £500 TV - but I’ve only had £33 back!’
06 May 2023A man has branded the courts “a joke” as a woman ordered to pay him £200 after smashing up his TV has coughed up just £33 in the 14 months since.
Labour take over Dover council
05 May 2023The Labour Party have taken overall control of Dover District Council from the Conservatives after winning 17 seats.
Is this the end of the traditional pub?
04 May 2023High rents, rising bills and customers hit by the cost-of-living crisis have all been blamed for the industry’s struggles.
Hunt for driver after cyclist injured in crash
03 May 2023Police are searching for a driver after a cyclist was airlifted to hospital following an accident.
'It's been empty for 14 years - someone needs to save it!'
03 May 2023Campaigners joined a protest demanding action to restore a rundown former cinema shut for 14 years as its owners face potential enforcement action.
'Amazing moment' American aircraft flies low over pier
02 May 2023Passersby were left stunned after spotting a low-flying American USAF Hercules turboprop soaring over the sea.
Neighbour branded ‘hero’ after bungalow blaze
02 May 2023Three fire engines spent more than two hours getting a house fire under control after a neighbour helped the homeowner escape.
