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‘On day one I was told we’ve got a £4.5m black hole and could go bankrupt’
21 June 2024One year after the Green Party took control of its first Kent council, we speak to the authority's leader about his first 12 months in charge.
Body found after two-week search for missing man
20 June 2024A body has been found in the search for a 64-year-old reported missing two weeks ago.
‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’
19 June 2024Owners of a hugely popular microbar are breathing a sigh of relief after councillors voted in favour of plans to keep their outdoor seating area.
‘I ate a meal made with a gorilla's favourite foods and it was amazing’
19 June 2024Our reporter tried a new dish at a wildlife park inspired by a gorilla’s favourite produce – and came face-to-face with a giraffe.
New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch
18 June 2024A new free-of-charge bus service taking passengers across one of Kent’s busiest seaside towns is to launch next month.
Council’s bid to turn car park into a water park with 93 beach chalets
15 June 2024A seafront car park could be transformed into a water sports area and visitors centre.
Historic high street pubs sold at auction
14 June 2024A pair of historic pubs including one which closed 10 years ago have been sold at auction.
‘We've worked 15-hour days for 36 years - it's now time to rest!’
13 June 2024A couple who have spent 36 years working 15-hour shifts at a convenience store say they are looking forward to a well-earned retirement.
Police probe launched as tributes to tragic Leah go missing
13 June 2024Police are investigating the disappearance of tributes placed in memory of a 24-year-old woman who was missing for 12 days.
Head brands Ofsted ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating
11 June 2024A head teacher has branded Ofsted inspections ‘“tick-box exercises” after his grammar school was stripped of its ‘outstanding’ status after 12 years.
The Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates standing
11 June 2024We profile the Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.
‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected
10 June 2024Controversial plans to turn a security office in the grounds of the late Paul O’Grady’s estate into a house three times the size have been rejected.
New image released in search for missing man
09 June 2024Police have released a new image in the search for a missing man, who was last seen more than a week ago.
Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard
09 June 2024A significant piece of a historic pier has been returned to its original seafront after being discovered in a salvage yard.
Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’
07 June 2024Potential threats to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel could boost chances of its trains stopping in Kent again, councillors think.
Appeal to find man missing for a week
06 June 2024An investigation has been launched to find a man in his 60s who police are becoming concerned about.
Lord Howard joins fight against solar farm set for countryside
05 June 2024Disgruntled residents - including former Conservative Party leader and MP - have hit out at plans for a solar farm to serve a 10,000-home new town.
On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat
04 June 2024We joined the Home Secretary on a campaign stop in what is traditionally one of the Conservatives’ safest seats - but will it remain so?
Revamp of former town centre Debenhams suffers major setback
04 June 2024The revamp of an ex-Debenhams has suffered a major setback after it was revealed original plans for a huge new medical centre are “no longer viable”.
'I was in debilitating pain… but was labelled a drug seeker'
04 June 2024A mum says she was labelled a “drug seeker” by medical staff despite being in excruciating pain from a condition that affects one in 10 women.
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