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New town council ‘could cost residents extra £80 a year’
23 August 2023A coastal town could soon be headed up by its own council - potentially costing households an extra £80 a year.
Kent to get two new special needs schools after government approves plans
23 August 2023Two new schools, with spaces for 370 youngsters, have been given the go-ahead, with the search now on for trusts to run them.
Air ambulance lands at golf course after assault nearby
22 August 2023An air ambulance was called after an assault this afternoon, with a man treated for upper body cuts.
Gran said final farewells to loved ones after ‘scary’ blunder by confused doctors
22 August 2023A gran said tearful goodbyes to her family and friends after a near-fatal error saw her put on a ward for dying patients and denied vital medication.
Story behind historic Kent ice cream shop with plans to go global
21 August 2023After the launch of its latest Kent venue, we look back at the rich history and humble beginnings of a famous ice cream shop.
Bus delays as crash closes road
17 August 2023A road has been closed by police after an accident, causing delays to bus services.
Tragic musician 'missing' for months walked into sea after hospital failings
17 August 2023A much-loved musician “tormented by mental health difficulties” walked out of a hospital unnoticed and into the sea, an inquest has heard.
Safety warning after paddleboarders swept into sea
17 August 2023The RNLI is urging people to take extra caution after strong winds swept two men out to sea.
Chemists chaos leaves thousands ‘in the lurch’
17 August 2023Patients say they have been “left in the lurch” by two pharmacies closing while some have threatened to skip resulting queues to collect their meds.
Heartbreak as popular barman found dead on beach
17 August 2023The devastated family of a young man who took his own life say his kind, caring and fun personality will never be forgotten.
Investigation launched as dolphin found dead on Kent beach
16 August 2023A probe is underway after a dead dolphin washed ashore on a beach.
Water works upgrade ‘to cut sea sewage releases by third’
16 August 2023A major project to increase wastewater holding capacity which bosses say will reduce releases into the sea by almost a third has been launched.
Comedian enjoys visit to Kent restaurant so busy it needs to expand
15 August 2023A popular comedian has been spotted enjoying a meal at a seaside restaurant so busy it has decided to expand.
Man charged over ‘indecent act’ in parked car
14 August 2023A man has been charged after reportedly being caught by a teenage girl carrying out an indecent act in a car in broad daylight.
Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’
14 August 2023Striking bin workers have rejected a fresh salary offer which a council leader described as a “good day’s pay for a full day’s work”.
Oyster company wins bid for seafront nano brewery
13 August 2023Plans to turn an old art studio on the beach into a ‘nano’ beer-making factory with tasting and education experiences have been given the green light
‘Abuse’ covered up at ‘toxic’ care home
11 August 2023Incidents of alleged abuse were covered up at a care home with a ‘toxic’ leadership culture, an inspection has found.
'We'll pay you what you want - but you can’t knock off early anymore’
10 August 2023After a month of bin strikes a Kent council has agreed to meet workers’ pay demands – but only if staff agree they can no longer finish early.
Bin strikes could rumble on for four more weeks
09 August 2023Bin workers could strike for a further four weeks as a council says it will accept recycling mixed with general waste.
‘Four officers arrested me at home for crime I didn’t commit...’
09 August 2023A frail carer has been left traumatised after being locked in a police cell for hours over untrue accusations she’d stolen from a client.
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