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Mum’s cliff fall death after ‘cries for help’ was not suicide
08 May 2023A teaching assistant who fell to her death from cliffs after repeated “cries for help” did not intend to take her own life, a coroner has ruled.
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.
Cocktail bar granted later opening hours
06 May 2023A cocktail bar has been given permission to stay open later on weekend nights despite a concern over extra noise.
Closure of huge shopping centre 'could help high street'
06 May 2023Plans are being worked on to bring new life to a struggling high street after it was revealed a nearby shopping centre will close.
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.
'Outstanding' report for Kent college group a 'UK first'
05 May 2023A Kent college group has achieved a “UK first” by being awarded top marks by Ofsted under new guidelines.
Pair jailed for posing as ferry cleaners to smuggle cocaine
04 May 2023Men posing as cleaners for a ferry company in an attempt to smuggle £1m worth of cocaine into the UK have been jailed.
Resident left with bloody nose at ‘unsafe’ care home
04 May 2023A resident was left bruised and bloodied following an incident at an “inadequate” care home where rooms looked “tired, worn and in need of repair”.
Raw mince stored with cheese at 'greasy' takeaway
03 May 2023A “greasy” and “sticky” takeaway where inspectors found raw meat being stored with cheese has been ordered to undergo a deep clean.
Large yacht heading towards shipping lane rescued
01 May 2023A 52ft vessel facing engine troubles was rescued after it began heading for a busy shipping lane.
'Restore our Banksy to save dying town'
29 April 2023Traders are calling for Banksy artwork – which was mysteriously removed – to be restored in the hope it will help save their struggling town.
Audi driver in hospital ‘crashed into a tree’
28 April 2023Police are appealing witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured after crashing his car during busy morning traffic.
Former headteacher and father of The Clash drummer dies
28 April 2023A former headteacher and father of the drummer from rock band The Clash has died aged 93.
Disabled woman died after choking at tourist spot
28 April 2023A disabled woman on a day trip died after choking on food at a historic Kent castle.
New marina finally opens as part of £250m docks revival
27 April 2023The first vessels have taken up their berths at a new marina, which has opened as part of a £250 million docklands redevelopment.
Man seriously injured as car crashes into ditch
27 April 2023A man has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after his car crashed and ended up in a ditch, leading to almost nine hours of road closures.
New plans revealed for nightclub in former estate agents
27 April 2023Three DJs have revealed their plan for a new nightspot, which they hope will attract top headliners to Kent.
‘Migrants deliberately cut fingers to avoid ID’, claims MP
26 April 2023A Kent MP has told Parliament that people in small boats have used razor blades to delibarately damage their fingers to avoid identification.
Historic village pub named best in Kent
26 April 2023A 200-year-old pub has been named the best in Kent after its landlords renamed the site following a refurbishment.
Dismay as huge shopping centre to permanently close
26 April 2023A huge waterfront shopping centre is closing after more than 20 years, with 32 people set to lose their jobs.
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