The Kent chain stores we lost this year including Poundland, Claire’s and Homebase
A raft of chain stores shut across Kent this year amid pressure on consumer finances, rising inflation for…
Canterbury family’s heartbreak at death of ‘beautiful, kind and loving’ son, 28, who battled cancer for 13 years
The devastated family of an inspirational 28-year-old who bravely battled cancer for almost half his life say he…
East Kent Hospitals CEO Tracey Fletcher takes ‘unplanned leave’
Kent’s largest hospital trust has been placed under interim leadership while its chief executive takes “unplanned leave”. Speculation…
East Kent Hospitals Trust receives £29m from NHS to expand same-day emergency care units at QEQM in Margate and William Harvey, Ashford
Two Kent hospitals have received £29 million for upgrades to tackle waiting times and reduce admissions to overcrowded…
East Kent Hospitals Trust reveals plans for maternity unit upgrades at QEQM Hospital, Margate
Plans have been lodged to carry out “critical” works to a maternity unit branded “not fit for purpose”.…
First look inside new David Lloyd health club in Herne Bay
A first look inside a new gym and health centre shows the high-end facilities and perks on offer…
Swan death toll in Canterbury and Thanet area reaches at least 50 amid bird flu outbreaks
Wildlife rescuers fear the swan population could be “decimated” after dozens were found dead amid suspected outbreaks of…
Bird flu warnings in Kent after dead wildlife found near Canterbury and outbreak at poultry farm near Lydd
Bird flu warnings have been issued in two Kent districts after dead wildlife was found and an outbreak…
Appeal to find missing woman last seen in Kemsing Gardens area of Canterbury
Officers are asking for help to find a missing 34-year-old woman. Azaria Green was last seen in the…
Tributes paid to “pioneering” bison matriarch at heart of UK rewilding programme in Blean Woods near Canterbury
Animal rangers have described a bison matriarch reintroduced to the wild as a “true pioneer” following her death.…
How could the Budget 2025 impact house prices and the cost of moving in Kent, and will landlords choose to sell up?
And that could work to our detriment if speculation around expected announcements in the upcoming Budget are to…
Wildwood Trust builds home for Britain’s missing predator
The country’s lost lynx could stalk the forests again – and Kent animal park visitors will have a…