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This spectacular ice cream ‘imaginarium’ is one of Kent’s hidden gems
06 August 2023With about 30 toppings to choose from – as well as delicious ice cream cake – this is another of Kent’s hidden gems.
Pharmacy chaos in town as two chemists close
03 August 2023Pharmacy services are facing huge disruptions with some patients reporting taking hours to collect their prescriptions.
‘He had the city running through his blood’
02 August 2023A former Lord Mayor said to have been the epitome of what a local councillor should be has died.
Popular seaside festival announces 2023 dates
02 August 2023The reinvention of a popular seaside festival will return for a second year with a packed line-up of live music, food and activities.
Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister
01 August 2023A dad is fighting back from the tragedy which claimed the lives of his mum and sister by re-launching his burger van business.
Two women assaulted and threatened in Beefeater car park
31 July 2023Officers are appealing for witnesses after two women were hurt in a Beefeater car park, with a man and woman arrested.
‘They put it all in one bin! It makes a mockery of us’
31 July 2023Refuse workers have sparked fury after being caught on camera mixing residents’ glass and paper recycling together during collections.
Empty units and losing cash - were council’s £270m schemes worth it?
29 July 2023As new figures reveal two major council investments are in the red, we asked shoppers and tourists what they think of how the money has been spent.
Two pharmacies in same town suddenly close
28 July 2023Two pharmacies in the same town have closed suddenly “until further notice” due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed
27 July 2023A bid for £460 million to be spent on a new Kent hospital or much-need upgrades to existing sites has been snubbed by the government.
Last day of school tradition ‘blighted’ by sewage
26 July 2023A traditional end-of-school summer dip was wrecked after a water firm pumped gallons of raw sewage into the sea.
Helicopter joins search for ‘missing’ kayaker
26 July 2023The discovery of an empty kayak by a fishing vessel led to a full-scale search and rescue operation.
The Kent town you must visit according to TikTok
25 July 2023A TikTok post praising a Kent town as a “must visit for seafood lovers” has gone viral with almost 1.5m views.
Head back to the ‘90s with Take That musical
24 July 2023Greatest Days follows a group of friends who reunite to see their favourite boyband, set to a soundtrack of Take That hits.
Trains unable to run as track bursts into flames like ‘fireworks’
21 July 2023A huge blaze on a railway line is causing disruption to rail services.
‘Tour company left us in the lurch after terrifying holiday robbery’
20 July 2023A holiday couple woke up in their hotel bedroom to find a man leaning over them – who then made off with their watches, jewellery, wallets.
Residents feel ‘intimidated’ as 100 teens gather on beach
20 July 2023People living in a seaside town say they feel “intimidated” and “scared to go out at night” as more than 100 teens have been gathering on the beach.
Man arrested after car theft and vehicle break-ins
19 July 2023A 20-year-old has been arrested after a car was stolen, and two other vehicles were broken into.
Injured seal pup rescued after washing ashore
19 July 2023A seal pup with a face injury has been taken to the vet after being rescued from a Kent beach.
Bin strikes to go on for another month
18 July 2023Bin workers have vowed to push on with strikes for another four weeks as a council refuses to budge and rubbish overflows from homes.
