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Whitstable dance teacher shortlisted for national award
Amy Payne, a dance tutor at The Whitstable School, has been named a finalist for the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Her dedication to he…
Six Kent beaches awarded Blue Flag status
Six beaches across Kent have been recognised with prestigious Blue Flag awards for their excellent water quality and high standards of mana…
Kent music shop owner re-releases World Cup song featuring Chris Kamara
Paul Baker from Deal has released a new remix of his 2012 football anthem featuring broadcaster Chris Kamara on vocals. He hopes the track …
Plans for large-scale battery storage facility in Kent set for approval
A new battery energy storage facility is set to be built on farmland in Kent. Once completed, it will be one of the largest sites of its ki…
Bronte School in Gravesend named top independent preparatory school in the UK
Bronte School in Gravesend has been awarded the title of 'Top Independent Preparatory School in the UK 2026' by Education Europe Insider. T…
Kent's first micropub sold to long-time regular
Martyn Hillier, the founder of the micropub movement, has retired and handed over The Butcher's Arms in Herne to a loyal customer. New owne…
kmfm radio station reports increase in listener numbers
Local radio station kmfm has seen its weekly audience grow to over 175,000 listeners. The station continues to prove the popularity of loca…
Young boy recovers from severe arthritis to take on Three Peaks Challenge
After battling juvenile idiopathic arthritis and a life-threatening illness, 11-year-old Jude Kjelstrup is making a remarkable recovery. Tw…
Maternity unit upgrades approved for QEQM Hospital in Margate
The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital is set to receive a £1.8 million investment to modernise its maternity facilities. The projec…
Infrastructure approved for Otterpool Park garden town
Kent County Council has approved plans for a new wastewater treatment works and substation to support the development of 10,000 homes at Ot…
Dover hosts four cruise ships in a single day for the first time
The Port of Dover has marked a historic milestone by welcoming four luxury cruise ships to its terminals on the same day. This record-break…
Kent primary school rated 'Exceptional' in six out of seven Ofsted categories
Leigh Academy Oaks in Maidstone has been rated 'Exceptional' in six out of seven areas by Ofsted under the new inspection framework. Inspec…