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Gas explosion flats rebuilt

Gas explosion flats rebuilt

10 August 2017

Residents have moved back into a block of maisonettes wrecked by a massive blast two years ago.

MP hopes for 'swift justice' after office broken into

MP hopes for 'swift justice' after office broken into

09 August 2017

An MP has called for quick arrests amid concerns for a neighbour's beauty spa business which was damaged at the same time his office was broken into.

It's back! All the details ahead of Trawler Race

It's back! All the details ahead of Trawler Race

07 August 2017

Fishing boats will battle it out on the water this weekend as town's annual Trawler Race weekend returns and welcomes thousands of visitors.

'My hands, feet and nose kept growing'

'My hands, feet and nose kept growing'

04 August 2017

A woman with a rare condition that tormented her growing up has spoken out in the hope of helping others with the disease.

Vandals' second attack on historic lift

Vandals' second attack on historic lift

02 August 2017

Vandals continue to desecrate a historic abandoned lift, just a week after anarchist symbols and scrawls appeared on the building.

Election candidate in row over backing rival

Election candidate in row over backing rival

02 August 2017

Independent candidate who backed his Tory rival's nomination in same election has been branded "irresponsible and lacking integrity".

Car crashes into tree near beach

Car crashes into tree near beach

30 July 2017

A motorist has been taken to hospital this afternoon after a car crashed into a tree.

Supermarket giant to move

Supermarket giant to move

28 July 2017

A supermarket giant has confirmed it will up sticks from a high street and move to the outskirts of town, creating more jobs as it goes.

Hit and run joyrider writes off mum's car

Hit and run joyrider writes off mum's car

27 July 2017

A young joyrider stole and smashed up his mum’s car - then returned to the crime scene to grab his phone.

Olympic welcome for new DIY store

Olympic welcome for new DIY store

25 July 2017

An Olympic champion led the celebrations as a DIY chain opened its first store in Kent today.

'Heart-wrenching' anarchist graffiti scrawled on iconic landmark

'Heart-wrenching' anarchist graffiti scrawled on iconic landmark

25 July 2017

Armed with spray cans, vandals sullied the sea front landmark with huge anarchist symbols, unintelligible jibberish and the words ‘police state.'

'Floating home' prompts rescue bid

'Floating home' prompts rescue bid

24 July 2017

A ‘floating home’ could be seen adrift off the Kent coast this weekend, after an art installation broke free from its moorings.

Pub's £500,000 extension illegal

Pub's £500,000 extension illegal

22 July 2017

Councillors have refused an application to increase a bar's capacity after hearing a previous extension had been done without planning permission.

Electrician attacked theatre manager in parking row

Electrician attacked theatre manager in parking row

22 July 2017

An irate electrician took centre stage at a theatre when he attacked a deputy manager and pushed him down stairs.

Councillors back business trip to Cannes

Councillors back business trip to Cannes

20 July 2017

Councillors approve a taxpayer-funded trip to an international conference to wave the flag for 12,000 home town scheme despite 'no volunteers' to go.

Ex-nurse jailed over 'Cop Killer' website

Ex-nurse jailed over 'Cop Killer' website

19 July 2017

A voodoo practicing ex-nurse is behind bars for inciting violence against police and congratulating the killer of murdered officer Keith Palmer.

Dementia care home 'Requires Improvement' - Patients at risk of inappropriate care

Dementia care home 'Requires Improvement' - Patients at risk of inappropriate care

18 July 2017

A care home for dementia patients has been criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for failing to maintain accurate care plan records.

The ghost that gives you the chillis...

The ghost that gives you the chillis...

17 July 2017

A faceless ghoul in medieval garb is said to stalk the corridors of a restaurant, hiding ornaments, keys, and even whispering his name.

Full-steam ahead for heritage train's 90th anniversary celebrations

Full-steam ahead for heritage train's 90th anniversary celebrations

16 July 2017

It was full-steam ahead when celebrations abound in a special event to mark the 90th anniversary of Kent’s heritage railway.

Illegal dump in nature reserve angers residents

Illegal dump in nature reserve angers residents

16 July 2017

A nature reserve rich with wildlife has been turned into an illegal dumping ground strewn with commercial waste.

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