'Man with knife' arrested following crash in Margate
A man has been arrested following a collision in Margate this morning.The emergency services were called to Cowper Road just before 11.30am following reports of an incident involving a car and...
View ArticleCaring Baylee chops hair for children's cancer charity
Caring youngster Baylee Adams has had her locks cut for charity.The ten year old, who had been growing her hair for several years, donated the tresses to the Little Princess Trust to be made into a wig...
View ArticleMilitary vehicle overturns on M20
There are long delays on the M20 London bound after a military vehicle overturned. The incident happened between junction 9 and 8 at around 2pm. It is being reported the vehicle was in its way from the...
View ArticlePictures: Ashfordians flock to Create 2016
Hundreds of Ashfordians flocked to Create 2016 to enjoy some "amazing, original and super talented" musicians. We can't think of anywhere else we'd rather be! Come join the party! #Create2016...
View ArticlePictures: Faversham Nautical Festival 2016
Residents flocked to this years Faversham Nautical Festival, one which was described as, "quite simply the best" by one attendee. From local beer, to local food, to local music - there really was...
View ArticleOne 19-year-old man missing and two in hospital after being...
One man is missing and two others are in hospital after being pulled from the sea in Camber Sands. A search for a 19-year-old man from London is ongoing after he disappeared while swimming at 12.30pm...
View ArticlePictures: Whitstable Oyster Festival Parade
The sun was shining, the food was good, the drink was great - as residents flocked to the 2016 Whitstable Oyster Parade. Thousands lined the streets of Whitstable for the event - which according to...
View ArticlePictures: Best places for a seaside staycation in Herne Bay and...
The Herne Bay and Whitstable area offers a wide range of options for a seaside staycation in Kent.And with the weather finally seeming to pick up in the district, where better to go on holiday than...
View ArticleQueen's head cake has starring role at Dick Hambidge celebrations
MORE than 70 people turned out to celebrate the Dick Hambidge 90th Memorial in Westgate at the weekend.Dick, a well-known history buff who often provided stories for the Thanet Gazette's The way we...
View ArticleHousing development in Hawkinge given the go ahead
An application to build 76 houses in Hawkinge was give the go ahead by Shepway District Council last night. The development will take up 3.5 ha and will include 1.01 ha of open space. It will be made...
View ArticleVIDEO: Teen lifeguard saves boy drifting on inflatable at Joss...
An RNLI lifeguard rescued a young boy who was out of his depth and steadily drifting further away from the shore on his inflatable toy yesterday (Tuesday 26 July) at 2pm at Joss Bay. Ryan Supple, 9,...
View ArticlePolice warning after Herne Bay ATM is tampered with
People are being urged to be extra careful around cash machines after an ATM was tampered with in Herne Bay.On Saturday (July 23), Kent Police received a report that the machine, at a bank in busy...
View ArticleAir ambulance lands in Southborough Common
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after collapsing in Tunbridge Wells this afternoon. An air ambulance has landed on Southborough Common in Tunbridge Wells after emergency services were called to...
View ArticleBarton Road in Dover could get speed bumps or 20mph limit
A busy Dover route used by schoolchildren, where there was a car accident this morning (Wednesday), could soon get speed bumps or a 20mph speed limit. It is hoped that if the traffic calming measures...
View ArticleCheck out this AMAZING offer for beans in Dover Aldi
Shoppers were left a little confused after this 'special-offer' for cut-price beans was plastered on a store sign at Aldi in Dover. Lucky buyers could pick up a discount batch of "Everyday Essentials...
View ArticleHarry Potter midnight party coming to Waterstones in Canterbury
Harry Potter fans have the chance to celebrate the launch of the much awaited release of Harry Potter & The Cursed Child in Canterbury city centre this weekend. Waterstones in Rose Lane is hosting...
View ArticleSouthern MUST extend this Edenbridge to London bridge service say...
Passengers on a commuter service from Edenbridge Town to London run by Southern Rail on which they fight for "a place to sit on the floor" said it MUST have more carriages. The 7.08am Edenbridge Town...
View ArticleBroadstairs hotel reopens after £650,000 refurbishment
A £650,000 refurbishment project, including a major restaurant expansion, has been completed at the Royal Albion hotel in Broadstairs by Shepherd Neame.Built in 1760, the 21-bedroom hotel is situated...
View ArticleBride offers wedding dress and accessories to couple in need
A woman from Capel-le-Ferne is offering her wedding dress and other goodies to a couple in need.Justine Lisabeth got married to Kevin earlier this year, with a special reception being held at Hougham...
View ArticlePublic Health England run tests on The Strand's pool water
Tests carried out on an outdoor swimming pool in Gillingham have come back clear despite concerns raised by visitors.The Strand reopened in May much to the delight of many local people. But issues with...
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