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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets
Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.
Missing woman last seen heading to railway station
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman who was last seen heading towards a railway station.
Child among five dead in Channel tragedy
At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel, according to reports.
Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO
A care home used for dementia patients and over 65s could be converted into a 21-bedroom HMO if plans are given the green light.
Fly-tipper fined after dumping same fridge in two different streets
A brazen fly-tipper has been fined after dumping the same fridge in two different streets.
First phase of 450-home development approved
Work is due to begin on the first phase of a 450-home development on farmland with affordable housing provision increased by the new developers.
‘He tried to throw himself out of a window - how could they say he was low-risk?’
A young man who stabbed himself and tried to jump out of a window was discharged from hospital as “low-risk” before days later taking his own life.
Pensioner suffers serious injuries after being hit by Audi
A pensioner is in hospital with serious injuries after a driver suspected of dangerous driving crashed into him.
Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays
A local authority that oversees three beachside towns is considering taxing visitors who stay overnight, and additional tax on second homes.
Trains halted after lorry hits bridge
Trains have been brought to a halt after a lorry hit a bridge.
Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response
Emergency services were scrambled to a town centre today amid reports a car had overturned.
Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price
An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.
Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted
A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.
Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm
Protesters have stopped a coach from moving 22 asylum seekers from a Kent hotel to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.
Three arrests in drugs and crime blitz
Police lasered in on one area to tackle drugs and other crime arresting three people and searching 16.
Much-loved ‘greasy spoon’ cafe goes on the market
A much-loved ‘greasy spoon’ cafe has gone on the market - with estate agents saying its hours could be extended to offer “sunset dinners”.
Southern Water confirms continued funding for beach cleaning at Botany Bay and towards fruit garden in Northdown Park
Southern Water has confirmed it will continue to give financial support to Friends of Botany Bay CIC with its beach cleaning activities [...]...
Protestors claim victory with Home Office temporary U-turn over sending 22 asylum seekers living in Margate to Bibby Stockholm barge
Following a protest today (April 24) attended by more than 100 Margate residents, the Home Office has temporarily rescinded the [...]...
Ramsgate family to tackle highest mountain peak in southern Britain in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity
A Ramsgate family will be climbing the highest mountain peak in southern Britain this weekend to raise funds for The [...]...
Tribute paid to Ramsgate volunteer and former mayor Jacqueline Williams
Tribute has been paid to “an amazing loveable formidable woman” who has died aged 78. Jacqueline Williams, Jacqui to her [...]...