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Dealer involved in ‘Mr King’ drugs line tried to run from police
18 May 2023A man involved in a county lines operation has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after officers spotted him acting suspiciously.
Taste of South Africa coming to popular tourist spot
18 May 2023A South Afircan inspired food vendor is set to make its debut at an ever expanding seaside development.
A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels
18 May 2023A once state-of-the-art hotel has fallen into disrepair, but its fortunes could now change after its glass-fronted restaurant was put up for rent.
Tributes to 'caring' mum who ‘always put animals first’
18 May 2023Touching tributes have been paid to a mum who cared for hundreds of hedgehogs across the county.
Temporary library to open after historic site ‘damaged by seagulls’
17 May 2023Council bosses have offered fresh hope to residents after guaranteeing a ‘temporary solution’ to a controversial library closure.
‘Sad ending’ as town centre restaurant shuts
17 May 2023A town centre restaurant which specialises in small bites has announced its closure after battling “rising costs across the board”.
Man charged after people spat at and attacked in ‘roadside row’
16 May 2023A man is due to appear in court charged with five counts of assault after members of the public were reportedly spat at and attacked.
‘It’s going to change the landscape of the town forever’
16 May 2023Residents say plans for a beach “housing estate” with huge blocks of flats will change their town forever – and question where people will park.
Even more homes planned for ‘beautiful country site’
14 May 2023Developers have submitted plans for 49 new homes – up from 47 – on the edge of a rural village.
Man charged after stabbing
12 May 2023A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, as well as assaulting an emergency worker.
Nursery now outstanding just months after inadequate rating shock
12 May 2023A nursery where children do yoga has been rated “outstanding” – just months after being branded “inadequate” by Ofsted.
Residents and experts baffled by strange black line in the sky
11 May 2023A mysterious vertical line that went up “as far as the eye can see” has left both residents and experts puzzled.
Cannabis secretly sold from popular high street bakery
11 May 2023Two workers at a high street bakery were secretly selling cannabis alongside its fresh cakes and sausage rolls, a court has heard.
Revealed: How much your council spent on coronation
10 May 2023Councils in Kent spent thousands on mugs, pot plants and parties in celebration of the new King – but which forked out the most?
Work to finally start on tunnel - one month after lane closure
10 May 2023Work is to finally begin to fix a damaged barrier at a tunnel, after weeks of delays following a lane closure at the site.
Arsonist with ‘history of benders’ gets drinking ban
10 May 2023An arsonist who sent his ex’s sentimental blanket up in flames while filming on his phone has been banned from drinking alcohol for 12 weeks.
What can we expect from Kent's first ‘Green’ council?
10 May 2023The Greens now form the largest party at one Kent council – so what can we expect from the new administration?
Man arrested after woman raped
09 May 2023Police are investigating after a woman was raped in a late-night attack.
Controversial new border checks ‘to be delayed again’
09 May 2023Controversial biometric border systems could be delayed yet again amid fears they will mar next year's Olympics.
Huge new taproom to open at popular tourist spot
09 May 2023A new craft beer taproom serving wood-fired pizza is set to become the largest restaurant at a popular seafront destination.
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