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Arrest after bomb squad called to medical facility
20 September 2024A man has been arrested after bomb disposal teams were called to a medical facility after reports a suspicious package was left outside the building.
Tragic crash was ‘unavoidable’ from moment boy, 7, stepped into road
20 September 2024A van driver who knocked down and killed a seven-year-old boy would have only had a split-second to react before the collision, an inquest has heard.
Sadness at closure of popular charity shop after ‘financial review’
19 September 2024Residents are in dismay following the “tough decision” to shut a high street charity shop in a bid to save money.
Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme
18 September 2024Developers leading the transformation of a historic seafront landmark have made a shock announcement they have quit the project.
Olympic champion in fight to save town’s sports centre
18 September 2024An Olympic swimming champion has pleaded for a new owner to come forward to take over a town’s sports centre which has been put up for sale.
Bomb squad called to medical facility
18 September 2024A road was cordoned off and the bomb squad called to a medical facility following reports of a suspicious package.
Huge empty leisure centre site goes on market
16 September 2024A former leisure centre has been put on the market following its sudden closure and is expected to attract a “diverse range of property investors”.
Bosses at Kent’s priciest development reveal number sold and plans for ‘urban resort’
16 September 2024The bosses behind Kent’s priciest development have revealed how many homes have been sold - and plans to create an “urban resort” with a new hotel.
Releasing paedophile from custody 'like freeing a tiger'
15 September 2024A judge compared the release of a pensioner with a sexual attraction to young girls to freeing a tiger that enjoys devouring people.
Delays on railway due to person on tracks
15 September 2024Passengers faced delays on the railway following reports of a trespasser on the tracks.
Bavarian beer festival to bring steins and sausages to the coast
15 September 2024The Oktoberfest-inspired event is in its second year and boasts German beers and live Oompah bands.
‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets
15 September 2024Garden centres across the county are increasingly diversifying to become “destination” shopping locations and compete with online retailers.
Loved ones gather to remember popular teen killed in tragic accident
14 September 2024The loved ones of an 18-year-old killed in a tragic railway accident have gathered this afternoon to hold a “lovely celebration” of his life.
‘It’s a mess - why have they left it like this?’
13 September 2024The site of an abandoned seafront development has been left in a “mess” and must be cleared immediately, a councillor says.
Heartbreak as 'larger-than-life' 18-year-old dies in tragic railway accident
13 September 2024The family of a popular 18-year-old say his death in a tragic accident has “ripped an unfillable hole in our hearts”.
London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes
12 September 2024Two burglars who smashed through patio doors to steal jewellery and designer goods have been jailed.
‘It’s a win-win’: MP backs free schools project ‘countering the gender imbalance’
11 September 2024Girls are being encouraged to consider STEM subjects at schools.
Graham Norton to share showbiz stories on stage
11 September 2024The award-winning chat show host is swapping the sofa for the stage in his new live show.
Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son
11 September 2024A grieving dad is transforming a prime town centre building into 27 apartments and renaming it in memory of his son.
Helicopter searches sea for kayaker amid emergency response at beach
10 September 2024A coastguard helicopter was spotted searching for a kayaker near a popular beach.
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