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Popular restaurant announces shock closure

Popular restaurant announces shock closure

A much-loved restaurant on a busy seafront has announced it is due to close forever in nine days.

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Comedian forced to postpone Kent show tonight

Comedian forced to postpone Kent show tonight

Stand-up star Josh Widdicombe has postponed one of his shows just hours before he was due to take to the stage.

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Town illuminated by massive fireworks display

Town illuminated by massive fireworks display

A seaside town was lit up by fireworks as part of filming of a new movie.

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High street shut off as fire crews tackle blaze

High street shut off as fire crews tackle blaze

Emergency services are at the scene of a fire in a busy high street.

New LGBTQ+ bar to open in Kent

New LGBTQ+ bar to open in Kent

A new LGBTQ+ bar and community space is opening to create a venue where queer people can "be their true selves".

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Halifax bank set to close in Kent

Halifax bank set to close in Kent

The Lloyds Banking Group has axed 60 branches across the UK due to rise in people using online services, and one in Kent will close.

Rams pip Blues to Huckle signing

Rams pip Blues to Huckle signing

Matt Longhurst says Ramsgate stole new signing Ryan Huckle from under the noses of Thanet rivals Margate.

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Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Thousands of pounds have been raised for the funeral of a popular young man following his sudden death.

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

A 49-year-old accused of stabbing a man is due to appear in court.

Woman shocked by stranger's kind gesture in Aldi

Woman shocked by stranger's kind gesture in Aldi

A mum was left in shock after a stranger paid for her weekly shop in a random act of kindness at Aldi.

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Cabbie attacked by two passengers in robbery

Cabbie attacked by two passengers in robbery

A taxi driver was attacked by two of his passengers - before the pair fled the scene with his cash.

'Tears of joy' at school's Ofsted rating

'Tears of joy' at school's Ofsted rating

A poor-performing school in one of the county's most disadvantaged areas has turned its fortunes around and been rated 'good' by Ofsted.

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Coroner calls for government action after boy's cliff fall

Coroner calls for government action after boy's cliff fall

A coroner has published a Prevention of Future Deaths report after a disabled boy fell from a cliff following inadequate care from authorities.

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'I genuinely thought I was going to die'

'I genuinely thought I was going to die'

A former Kent ambulance worker who has travelled to Ukraine to offer his help has described the moment his hotel was rocked by huge explosions.

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Ramsgate hand debut to former Spurs player in midweek defeat

Ramsgate hand debut to former Spurs player in midweek defeat

Ramsgate have snapped up a former Tottenham youngster for their season run-in.

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Man charged with 10 counts of arson after vehicle fires

Man charged with 10 counts of arson after vehicle fires

A man has been charged with 10 counts of arson and one count of reckless arson endangering life following a number of vehicle fires.

Film company gifts lights to seaside town

Film company gifts lights to seaside town

A Hollywood film is set to leave behind beautiful string lights along the seafront when it leaves Margate.

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Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

The reasons behind the sad demise of Kent butchery chain JC Rook and Sons have been revealed by administrators.

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Barnes-Miller a medal-winning influence

Barnes-Miller a medal-winning influence

James Barnes-Miller may have missed out on individual glory, but his role in ParalympicGB's snowboard bronze cannot be underestimated.

'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

The sudden closure of JC Rook and Sons sparked sadness across Kent, but are more independent butchers facing the chop?

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