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Tributes paid to wartime engineer and fundraiser Albert Bennett

Tributes paid to wartime engineer and fundraiser Albert Bennett

17 October 2016

‘Albert was small in stature, but big in heart – he sparkled’

VIDEO: Anger as teen boy attacked by man in street

VIDEO: Anger as teen boy attacked by man in street

17 October 2016

A mum says she is "sick to the stomach" after video emerged of her teenage son being held by the throat and attacked in the street by a grown man.

X Factor dream over for Kent's Freddy

X Factor dream over for Kent's Freddy

17 October 2016

Kent schoolboy Freddy Parker, who was once favourite to win the X Factor, has been voted off the show.

Several police cars called to dog biting

Several police cars called to dog biting

16 October 2016

Police have been called to an incident in which a dog which bit a man was taken away from its home.

Bakery reopens today after extension

Bakery reopens today after extension

16 October 2016

A popular bakery has reopened after being closed while it extends its premises.

Lottery cash to fund war 'heroes’ book project

Lottery cash to fund war 'heroes’ book project

16 October 2016

The Fallen from Sandwich will be remembered in a lasting display thanks to a £9,138 cash boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund

Go loopy for this festival

Go loopy for this festival

16 October 2016

A festival kicking off in Thanet this weekend will have you looping the loop with its performances of music and theatre, plus workshops for children

Probe launched after river turns bright pink

Probe launched after river turns bright pink

16 October 2016

An investigation has been launched after a woodland stream was turned luminous pink by vandals.

Queen Victoria adopted my great-great grandma

Queen Victoria adopted my great-great grandma

16 October 2016

A Kent man has finally discovered the truth behind an old family legend - and it was closer to home than he ever imagined.

Rare collection fetches £192,000

Rare collection fetches £192,000

16 October 2016

A collection of rare Chinese deities has fetched more than £190,000 - after their owner became a world expert.

Schoolboy who urged Blair not to go to war joins RAF

Schoolboy who urged Blair not to go to war joins RAF

16 October 2016

A former schoolboy who told Tony Blair not to go to war in Iraq - aged nine - has now joined the armed forces

Soap actor heads star-studded cast

Soap actor heads star-studded cast

16 October 2016

Preparations are in full swing for the annual panto at Swallows leisure centre

Four trapped in hotel lift

Four trapped in hotel lift

16 October 2016

Two men and two women had to be rescued by firefighters after being stuck in a hotel lift.

Vegan cafe owner speaks out about closure

Vegan cafe owner speaks out about closure

15 October 2016

The owner of a vegan cafe which shut its doors for the last time earlier in the week has spoken out about its closure

Friends’ new beauty business

Friends’ new beauty business

15 October 2016

Two schools friends are hoping they can bank on the support of people to ensure their new beauty salon business is a success.

David Walliams' the First Hippo on the Moon to come to Kent

David Walliams' the First Hippo on the Moon to come to Kent

15 October 2016

The stage show of David Walliams' children's book, the First Hippo on the Moon, is set to play three theatres in Kent next year.

Face up to a hairy month, urges hospital supporter

Face up to a hairy month, urges hospital supporter

15 October 2016

The founder of a Kent based prostate cancer charity is appealing for men to "get their 'tache on" for Movember

Fury as inspector lets developer off hook over too-high homes

Fury as inspector lets developer off hook over too-high homes

15 October 2016

After a five-year saga, a council’s order to rip down a permission-flouting housing development has been overturned. But the battle may not be over.

Keeping a dying art alive

Keeping a dying art alive

15 October 2016

Sending a letter maybe somewhat of a forgotten pastime but one woman is determined to make sure it will always have its place.

Landlord: 'It's just one thing after another'

Landlord: 'It's just one thing after another'

15 October 2016

A pub that only reopened in July after its roof collapsed has been closed again a month later by the fire brigade.

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