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New supermarket on derelict site will be town’s first Aldi, bosses confirm
29 June 2024A new supermarket on the site of a former drinks factory will become a town’s first Aldi, bosses have confirmed.
Vet surgery permanently closes after 100 years in town
28 June 2024A popular veterinary surgery has permanently closed after almost 100 years due to “extensive” issues with the building.
Air ambulance called as two-car crash shut A-road
26 June 2024A main road has been closed in both directions following a crash involving two cars.
The Kent towns being eyed up by Aldi for new stores
26 June 2024Bosses of a budget supermarket chain have revealed which Kent towns they are eyeing up as potential sites for new stores.
Work to start on 93 beach huts and watersports park as plans approved
22 June 2024Work to build 93 beach huts and transform a seafront car park into a watersports venue and visitor centre will start next year.
Police search for key witness after woman ‘attacked’ by canal
21 June 2024Police are searching for a key witness after a woman was reportedly assaulted next to a canal.
Knife brandished after boys refused sale of vapes
21 June 2024Staff feared for their safety when a knife was brandished after a group of boys were told they couldn’t be sold vapes without proving their age.
Harry Hill and Vic Reeves film TV art show at Kent landmark
21 June 2024Two of the country's most popular comedians have hit TV screens after filming at a Kent seaside landmark.
‘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.
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