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Jogger fights for life after being hit by car

Jogger fights for life after being hit by car

08 October 2013

A man is in hospital with life-threatening head and leg injuries after being knocked down by a Mercedes as he crossed the road.

Christ Embassy International plan to convert fire-damaged building back into church again

Christ Embassy International plan to convert fire-damaged building back into church again

08 October 2013

A former church that was virtually destroyed by fire may become a place of worship again.

Big names at the Astor

Big names at the Astor

08 October 2013

Big name bands, musicians and a famous actress are set to perform at the Astor Theatre, starting from this week.

Crowds flock to Tenterden folk festival

Crowds flock to Tenterden folk festival

08 October 2013

There was a near record attendance at this year’s Tenterden Folk Festival with thousands lining the High Street to watch the traditional parade.

Historian unearths new details of wartime tale of heroism and tragedy

Historian unearths new details of wartime tale of heroism and tragedy

08 October 2013

An amateur historian has discovered previously unknown details of an incredible series of events that led to a wartime train crash in Kent.

Broadstairs Food Festival

Broadstairs Food Festival

07 October 2013

A sumptuous success that made Broadstairs the epicure epicentre of the south.

Focus on Thanet produce to mark World Food Day

 Focus on Thanet produce to mark World Food Day

07 October 2013

A spotlight will be cast on Thanet chefs and ingredients at what promises to be a bumper World Food Day on Sunday

The devil is in the details

The devil is in the details

07 October 2013

There is angel cake, then there is the Dev-il Biswal cake. This cake was a highlight of Broadstairs Food Festival at the weekend on the award-winning

Who put the light out - and, more importantly, who's going to switch it on again?

Who put the light out - and, more importantly, who's going to switch it on again?

07 October 2013

How many councils does it take to switch on a light by a footpath? Three, apparently, plus a building developer.

There's hidden gold in her school dinners

There's hidden gold in her school dinners

07 October 2013

The cook at an Ashford primary school where the canteen has a pirate theme is in the running to win a national award.

Call to recruit 'snow angels' to help clear paths when big freeze arrives

Call to recruit 'snow angels' to help clear paths when big freeze arrives

07 October 2013

Volunteers should be kitted out with grit and shovels to help clear pavements from snow and ice when temperatures drop, a councillor is arguing.

Dedication pays off with gold award

Dedication pays off with gold award

07 October 2013

The managing director of a Sheppey firm has been recognised for his hard work and dedication.

New ID checks after girl, six, sent to GP with wrong grandfather

New ID checks after girl, six, sent to GP with wrong grandfather

07 October 2013

A school has introduced new security checks after staff handed over the wrong girl to a grandfather - and he took her to a doctor's appointment.

Photos capture bygone industry

Photos capture bygone industry

07 October 2013

A keen photographer and former dock worker is exhibiting some of his work.

Big plans for town's Xmas celebrations

Big plans for town's Xmas celebrations

07 October 2013

A Christmas fair will be at the heart of Sittingbourne's annual lights switch on this year.

Colourful characters brighten up Dover's illuminated carnival parade

Colourful characters brighten up Dover's illuminated carnival parade

06 October 2013

Eleven carnival courts and a couple of of decorated cars took part in Dover's illuminated carnival this evening.

And the next lesson is... on Islam

And the next lesson is... on Islam

06 October 2013

A vicar is taking an unusual direction for his annual autumn course... this year it's on the Koran and Sharia law.

Drinker hit by car: 'I deserve justice too!'

Drinker hit by car: 'I deserve justice too!'

06 October 2013

A man left in a coma after a car struck him believes police are refusing to investigate because he had been drinking.

Fundraiser was a piece of cake

Fundraiser was a piece of cake

06 October 2013

Red velvet, lemon drizzle and Victoria sponges were among the homemade cakes on offer at a fundraiser.

Hopes for new refuge centre

Hopes for new refuge centre

06 October 2013

A woman who suffered domestic violence at the hands of her husband hopes to set up a refuge centre in Swale for other victims.

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