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Kent’s most expensive flat sells for £2m amid boom in luxury seaside homes
24 May 2024New beachfront homes are commanding huge prices, including Kent’s most expensive flat which has just sold for almost £2 million.
More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm
23 May 2024Plans to replace a landmark blue bus which served as a Greek restaurant with train carriages and outdoor seating have been revealed.
‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’
23 May 2024The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.
Heavy traffic after bus crash on major route near pub
21 May 2024A crash involving a bus and a car is causing heavy traffic on a main road on the Kent coast.
Emergency services at scene of bus crash
21 May 2024Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a Stagecoach bus.
Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career
21 May 2024Tributes have been paid to a vicar and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral who “brought joy to all he met”.
Man charged after police kicked and spat at
21 May 2024A man has been charged with assaulting four officers after police were called to a separate incident.
Historic Martello tower to open as holiday let by end of year
21 May 2024The owner of a historic Martello tower says the site should open as a holiday let by the end of the year.
New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue
21 May 2024A bar with a capacity of 100 people has become the largest venue at a popular seaside attraction.
‘A parking permit for the high street? It’s ridiculous!’
21 May 2024Traders have declared victory as a council is set to scrap “ridiculous” proposals for new high street parking restrictions after a huge backlash.
Adorable lion cubs born at Kent wildlife park
20 May 2024Visitors to a wildlife park can now see a pair of energetic lion cubs as they venture around their new enclosure.
Couple who transformed ‘horrendous’ hotel and bar selling up for £1.3m
20 May 2024A couple who transformed a grotty hotel and bar into a five-star bed and breakfast worth £1.3 million say the time has come to sell up.
'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'
20 May 2024A tattoo artist has opened a smoothie bar offering healthy beverages after a brutal battle with Covid left him struggling to eat solids.
Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible
20 May 2024A disgusted nursery boss has branded Ofsted “a shambles” after receiving the lowest rating possible in every area.
The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list
19 May 2024A Kent family are now worth almost £10 billion and are up to 15th on the UK rich list.
Family ‘forever grateful’ to those who helped search for Leah
18 May 2024The family of Leah Daley have issued a statement thanking all who joined the search for the 24-year-old after she went missing.
Outpouring of grief as mourners lay flowers for Leah
18 May 2024Mourners are continuing to lay flowers and light candles in tribute to a young woman after a body was found yesterday.
Hundreds gather at candlelit vigil to remember Leah, 24
17 May 2024Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a candlelit vigil to pay tribute to a 24-year-old woman after a body was found today.
Residents left ‘imprisoned in homes’ as Stagecoach cuts five bus services
17 May 2024Campaigners say they have been left “imprisoned” in their homes after five bus services were scrapped in a town.
Body found in search for missing Leah, 24
17 May 2024A body has tragically been found in the search for a young woman missing for 12 days.
