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Child rapist given lengthy prison sentence for ‘depraved’ abuse
A child rapist has been jailed for 19 years for a campaign of abuse carried out over many years.
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OAP died 10 months after being knocked down by drug-taking Audi driver
A “fit and healthy” man died as a result of injuries sustained when he was hit by an Audi a year before his death, an inquest has heard.
Kent actress ‘shocked’ after taking crown at UK theatre awards
A Kent actress has been crowned in awards celebrating Britain’s young theatre talent - and hailed the arts scene in her hometown for inspiring her.
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New tribute festival likened to Kent’s own Glastonbury coming in 2026
A new weekend-long music event featuring rock, pop, soul and dance hits is coming to Kent next year - and has already been nicknamed “Glaston Thanet”.
‘If they don’t offer real help, there’ll be a tsunami of pub closures’
Pub bosses in the county say government reform to alcohol licensing fails to address the core pressures threatening their futures.
Hospital café screened off again as government steps in to help crisis-hit trust
The government has stepped in to support East Kent’s crisis-hit hospitals amid mounting concern over bed-blocking and unsafe levels of corridor care.
Picture shows police and fire crews at crash scene on A-road
Police and fire crews were called to a crash, which caused delays on a busy route.
Unidentified man found ‘completely undressed’ on beach
The identity of a man found dead and “completely undressed” on a beach remains unknown, an inquest has heard.
Man in 20s taken to hospital after being hit by car
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car.
Police release new footage in crackdown on Kent drivers using phones
Police have launched a fresh crackdown on motorists caught using mobile phones behind the wheel.
‘She wanted her story to be her legacy’ - author’s carnival tale honours Windrush roots
KentOnline’s Melissa Todd met author Laurina Moody to talk legacy, carnival, and the stories that keep communities together…
Police ‘very concerned’ for woman missing for almost a month
Police looking for a missing 59-year-old have released CCTV footage of her at a coffee shop, as the search for her continues.
Residents invited to workshops looking at £20m funding for Ramsgate and how best to use it
Thanet council is inviting residents to take part in a series of workshops and drop-in sessions to discuss the use [...]...
Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November
Find the best Bonfire Night events across Kent, with fireworks, funfairs, food and family entertainment.
‘Our bay is unique - we mustn’t let it become developed and monetised’
Concerns have been raised that a planned new cafe could “destroy” a unique corner of the Kent coast by removing “essential parking”.
Thanet’s Oliver Robinson takes Gold at World Gravel Cycling Championships
By Charlie Pittock Thanet’s Oliver Robinson claimed a remarkable victory at the World Gravel Cycling Championships in the Netherlands on [...]...
Margate WI members don bras and create heart shape on sands to highlight gender bias in cardiac arrest survival rates
Women’s Institute members from across Thanet laid on Margate Sands to form the shape of a heart to mark the [...]...
Tot of sherry and royal visit during Shirley’s five decades of nursing
By Liz Baker A nurse who spent almost half a century caring for the people of east Kent has finally [...]...
Teen boy released on bail after bomb disposal team called to flats
A teenage boy has been released on bail after a bomb disposal team was called and homes were evacuated after “suspicious items” were found in a flat.
Police appeal to find man wanted for recall to prison
Police are appealing for information to find a man wanted for recall to prison. Michael Rowe has links to Ramsgate and Margate. If [...]...