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The abandoned stretch of seafront where even swimming is off-limits
26 October 2023Frustrated residents are calling for action on a popular part of Kent's coastline blighted by neglected buildings and a "do not swim" warning.
Music bar bosses selling up after 25 years
24 October 2023The owners of a live music bar and restaurant have announced they are selling after a quarter of a century following a “difficult year”.
Four charged after huge police response in town centre
24 October 2023Four men have been charged with burglary following a huge emergency response in a town centre.
Side-splitting stand-up comedians to see out the year
23 October 2023Why not finish off 2023 with a laugh? Here’s our guide to the top comedians visiting Kent over the next couple of months.
Free reflector keyrings up for grabs
23 October 2023We're giving away thousands of reflective keyrings to children in Kent to help them remain visible to drivers during the darker days ahead.
New York City-style dive bar to open in town
22 October 2023An eatery inspired by American dive bars is set to open at the site of a former Italian restaurant.
Emergency services called after two children reported missing at beach
22 October 2023Two children have been found safe and well after they were reported missing at a popular beach.
Emergency services search for missing person
21 October 2023Rescue teams are out in force after concerns were raised for a missing person.
Taxi going at 94mph on motorway stopped by police during crackdown
20 October 2023A taxi driver speeding at 94mph and a motorcyclists going at 67mph in a 30mph zone, were among several offenders spotted during a traffic operation.
Army of ‘ghost soldiers’ to return to harbour station
20 October 2023An art installation which projects images of soldiers who left for war from Kent is returning on remembrance weekend.
Six arrests after huge emergency response in town centre
20 October 2023Six people have been arrested following a huge emergency service response in a town centre.
'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’
20 October 2023A “frail and vulnerable” woman was left waiting in the cold for more than an hour - as there was no room for her wheelchair on a bus.
Work stops on new homes near park after archaeological discovery
20 October 2023Work to build five homes opposite a park has been halted after builders made an archaeological discovery.
Huge bulk-buy discount store to open on industrial estate
19 October 2023A huge bulk-buy discount company specialising in products that are past their best-before date is to open its second store in Kent.
New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years
19 October 2023A new play park is set to open at a popular seaside attraction - but the site will only have an eight-year lifespan.
‘It’s like an alien spaceship has landed in our street’
19 October 2023Furious residents say a neighbour’s huge new home is like an “alien spaceship” which has landed next door.
'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'
19 October 2023It may be a little off the beaten track, but our reporter says this warm and welcoming spot will richly reward those who seek it out.
Festive market returns to seaside attraction hotspot
18 October 2023Festive shopping is set to return to a popular seaside visitor attraction and is promising to be its “biggest and most magical year yet”.
‘Whistling’ seafront homes hit market for £2.1m
18 October 2023Twenty seafront homes, which create a “grating whistling” and are set to “gentrify” a town are launching this weekend for £2.1 million
Disgust as ‘black mould’ appears on town centre sports shop ceiling
18 October 2023Images have emerged of what appears to be black mould growing on the ceiling of a town centre sports shop.
