Photo: Susan Scott – SCOPIX A multi-million pound landmark development in Dover has officially opened with the launch of The Bench building bringing a state-of-the-art education, creative arts and business…
By Ray Duff HYTHE — High Street shoppers are set to lose a long-standing fixture in the town following news that the local TG Jones—formerly WHSmith—is closing its doors. Large…
Margate – Old Town – SCOPIX Margate and Ramsgate hosted senior government officials on Wednesday 29 July, showcasing how Thanet is leading the nation in tackling long-term empty shops. Delegates…
An initiative to encourage pubs, clubs and bars to work with Kent Police to promote safer socialising and reduce alcohol related crime has been launched in Gravesend. Best Bar None…
A police response to a reported burglary in Gravesend took an unexpected turn on April 6, 2026, when officers uncovered a massive cache of suspected illegal tobacco products. Kent Police…
LONDON/KENT – In a historic move for British higher education, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have officially signed a deal to merge, creating a massive new…
The Greatstone seafront is preparing for a vibrant transformation as the district’s newest beachside destination officially takes its name: the Changing Tides Coastal Centre. Set to open its doors later…
Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has officially frozen all future UK rail investments, citing a “tripling” of its tax burden that renders new projects economically impossible. The decision…
Food safety standards in the Canterbury district have reached a significant milestone, with 90.5 per cent of all rated food businesses now boasting the top four-and five-star hygiene scores. Data…
Eurotunnel in Cheriton It’s understood the owner of the Channel Tunnel, Getlink (formerly Eurotunnel), has announced the cancellation of all future rail investments in the UK, citing an “unparalleled” and…
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