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How these Kent theatres got their names
31 March 2024From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.
Arrests after ‘machete’ attack outside bar
30 March 2024A man attacked outside a seafront bar with a knife believed to be a machete was taken to hospital while three people have been arrested.
Engineering works across Easter bank holiday to disrupt train services
24 March 2024People are advised to check public transport routes before travelling across the Easter weekend.
‘Stay out of water’ warning after sewage pipe bursts at seaside beauty spot
24 March 2024A Southern Water sewer pipe has burst, leaving sewage to flow into a beauty spot.
'You wouldn't think people steal from charity shops - but they've shut us down'
24 March 2024A heartbroken charity boss who helps raise aid for cancer patients has told how theft and dwindling donations will force him to close.
Building demolition starts ahead of £9m seafront development
23 March 2024The demolition of several dilapidated buildings is finally due to start, paving the way for a seafront redevelopment to begin.
Police chase as suspect arrested on suspicion of assault
22 March 2024A man has been arrested on suspicion of a slew of offences, including assault, criminal damage and theft.
Abuser dragged girlfriend along pier and taunted: ‘Can you swim?’
22 March 2024A cowardly thug dragged his girlfriend along a Kent pier and threatened to throw her into the sea during a campaign of controlling abuse.
Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug
20 March 2024A pupil collapsed outside school and was taken to hospital after puffing on a vape that had been spiked with a potentially deadly synthetic drug.
Group of teens arrested following reports of break-in
19 March 2024Police dogs were called to reports of a break-in which saw four teenagers arrested.
Bomb squad called in after wartime shell discovered on farmland
19 March 2024Police and bomb disposal experts from the Ministry of Defence were called after a wartime shell was unearthed on farmland.
Vets u-turn on cashless policy
18 March 2024A vet has scrapped unpopular plans to go cashless after customers threatened a boycott.
‘They’re just trying to squeeze more homes into the same space’
17 March 2024Housing developers have been accused of trying to maximise profits by squeezing more homes onto a planned estate in Herne Bay.
Road closed by police after fight erupts in street
16 March 2024A man was arrested after a brawl in a street closed a road.
'I have 16 cats but will find a new vet - no cash, no custom!’
16 March 2024A popular vets surgery has come under fire for its decision to go cashless - but bosses say they are just “moving with the times”.
Restaurant worker stabbed near railway station finally leaves hospital
15 March 2024A popular restaurant worker stabbed near a railway station has finally left hospital but has still not been able to tell police what happened.
Man appears in court after pair hospitalised following assault
14 March 2024A second suspect has been charged after a man and woman were hospitalised after an attack.
Seafront plaza should remain until summer ‘to see its full benefits'
14 March 2024Bosses have insisted the full benefits of a controversial new traffic scheme and seafront plaza will be seen in the summer months.
Elderly man suffers ‘extreme burns’ trying to save house from fire
12 March 2024An elderly man is said to have suffered extreme burns as he tried to extinguish a fire ripping through his house.
Town ‘menace’ threatened people with BB gun and knife
12 March 2024A racist “menace” has been jailed after a four-month crime spree which included robbery and threatening residents with knives.
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‘Plumbers charged my elderly relatives £8,560 but settled on £765 when challenged’
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Video captures panic as fireworks display goes wrong and ‘boy’s face burnt’
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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