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Building homes on former leisure centre site ‘can’t be ruled out’
28 August 2024Administrators of a former leisure centre say building homes on the site cannot be ruled out - as an MP fights to get the facility reopened.
New restaurant to open at historic castle
27 August 2024A new dog-friendly restaurant at a historic castle owned by a reality TV star is poised to open later this week.
'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp
27 August 2024A cash-strapped garden centre is set for a £3 million overhaul complete with a larger restaurant in a bid to make money.
Waterspout twister spotted off Kent coast
26 August 2024A sailor has spotted a waterspout – a column of air above a body of water – off the Kent coast.
Car seized after provisional driver caught at the wheel
26 August 2024Police have towed away a car in a residential street after officers discovered the driver did not have a driver’s license or insurance.
Heartbroken swimming club ‘not giving up’ despite losing home
26 August 2024A swimming club with hundreds of members has vowed to stay afloat despite the sudden closure of its much-loved pool.
Struggling shop to ‘cut losses’ and shut after 25 years
23 August 2024A couple behind a craft store say they are “cutting their loses” and closing after 25 years amid struggles to make a profit.
Big fish steals the show at popular water festival
23 August 2024Colourful fish, dancing robots and a firebreather were just some of the sights on show at the popular Hythe Venetian Fete.
90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued
22 August 2024Drivers are facing 90-minute delays at the Port of Dover - as travel experts issue a warning over congestion ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
‘Horrifying’ arson attack destroys school’s grounds as £2k raised
20 August 2024Pictures show the aftermath of a "horrifying" arson attack which decimated a primary school's grounds as a fundraising campaign is launched.
Model shares snaps after 'incredible' stay at wildlife park
19 August 2024Model-turned-presenter Kelly Brook showed off her curves during an ‘incredible’ break at a Kent safari park.
Why beautiful walk along one of ‘UK’s best beaches’ is perfect for summer’s day
18 August 2024We’ve found the perfect walk for a summer’s day in Kent - taking in pricey properties, one of the UK’s ‘best beaches’ and some fascinating history.
Bus driver denies causing death of pensioner
14 August 2024A bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian will argue there was a mechanical problem with his vehicle when it crashed into a shelter.
Biker dies in crash with lorry on route to busy beach
13 August 2024A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a lorry on a road leading to a popular beach.
‘I thought someone had snatched him’: Mum’s terror as son, 5, goes missing at beach
13 August 2024A mum has told of the terrifying moment her five-year-old son went missing at the beach, sparking a frantic 90-minute search.
Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin
12 August 2024A beach access road has closed for three days as investigations into a series of landslides begin.
‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’
12 August 2024We look back on huge summer storm which dropped two months rainfall in just two hours and saw people rescued from first floor windows.
Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown
11 August 2024The fate of a country park’s visitor centre, which closed due to rising costs, is still to be decided, council bosses confirmed.
Missing teen, 15, found safe and well
08 August 2024A 15-year-old missing since Wednesday has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.
‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’
07 August 2024We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.
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