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Kent nuclear test veteran Terry Quinlan hopeful for compensation under new government
Terry Quinlan, a veteran who witnessed nuclear tests on Christmas Island in 1957, is seeking long-awaited recognition and support for those…
Former clifftop pub in Capel-le-Ferne to become a care home and microbar
The former Lighthouse Inn, which has sat empty since 2019, has received planning approval to be converted into a 25-bedroom care home and a…
Hythe Venetian Fete returns to the Royal Military Canal after two-year break
The Hythe Venetian Fete is returning to the Royal Military Canal this month, featuring a parade of illuminated floats, live music, and fire…
kmfm's Tonnes of Tins campaign collects record 12.8 tonnes of food for Kent charities
The annual Tonnes of Tins campaign has reached a record 12.8 tonnes of food donations alongside £15,400 in cash contributions. The support …
Plans submitted to replace disused Hythe garages with five new homes
Proposals have been lodged with Folkestone and Hythe District Council to replace 22 garages in Albert Lane with five modern, one-bedroom te…
Dogs Trust Canterbury celebrates 25 years of finding homes for rescue dogs
The Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Canterbury is marking its 25th anniversary, having successfully placed more than 11,000 dogs into new hom…
Kent fire stations saved from closure after councillors reject service cuts
Councillors have voted against proposals to shut four fire stations and reduce on-call engine coverage across Kent. The decision forces the…
Café owner rescues three children from rough seas at Dumpton Gap
Steven Doorey-Williams, owner of the Bayside Café, ran into the water at Dumpton Gap beach to pull three children to safety after they were…
Construction begins on 54-bed stroke unit at William Harvey Hospital
Work has started on a new hyper-acute stroke unit at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, which will provide 54 beds and rapid access to spe…
Ashford father recovers after emergency stroke treatment at Kent and Canterbury Hospital
After suffering a major stroke at home, 41-year-old Anthony Ojo was treated by a specialist team who performed a mechanical thrombectomy to…
Hidden artworks by Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin sell for £400,000 at auction
After Peter Firmin’s daughters discovered a collection of his private illustrations in his former home, 534 lots were sold at the Canterbur…
Kent student Alex Chui becomes most successful contestant in International Mathematical Olympiad history
Alex Chui, a year 13 student at Tonbridge School, has secured his seventh consecutive medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad afte…