The bridge footpath in Broadstairs remains closed
Work is underway to “assess the method and cost of repairs” to the Ramsgate Road footbridge in Broadstairs which has been shut for one year since a car smashed into it last September.
On September 3 l…
Situated on the southern edge of the North Downs, Folkestone[1] was a fashionable seaside resort in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The town’s appeal dampened later in the 20th century, particularly following the arrival of the Channel Tunnel,[2] whi…
Britain is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and they deserve to be celebrated.
So if you know someone who is selfless, brave, inspiring or courageous, there is still time to nominate them for a Pride of Britain[1] award. Here are jus…
The new Thanet[1] Parkway railway station opened to passengers on Monday (July 31). It is the county’s first railway station to be built in eight years.
As a result, passengers are now able to travel from Thanet Parkway to London in 70 minutes[2], Netw…
Thanet[1] Parkway station opened today (Monday 31 July), the first new station in Kent[2] for eight years.
The first train arrived on time at Thanet[3] Parkway at 04:58 this morning, and was scheduled to arrive at London[4] St. Pancras at 06:25. High-s…
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Trains were still unable to run this evening after a huge blaze damaged a railway line.
Firefighters were called to the track at Whitstable[1] railway station in Old Bridge Road this morning, with one witness comparing it to fireworks going off.
Footag…
1600 home plan for Birchington (Ptarmigan Land)
Amended plans to build 1,600 homes, a primary school, shops, care home, expansion of Birchington medical centre and a community park on farmland at Birchington have been lodged with Thanet council.
The d…
The new Thanet Parkway railway station which will connect to London in 70 minutes is opening to passengers within weeks. It is the county’s first railway station to be built in eight years.
Pictures show the platform, stairs, waiting shelters and bicyc…
Fresh pictures have been released of a controversial multi-million pound railway station as it prepares to open.
The new Thanet Parkway station in Cliffsend, near Ramsgate[1] will open on July 31[2], promising journeys from Thanet to London in 70 minut…
Train journeys were disrupted this morning after a vehicle hit a railway bridge.
Services were unable to run between Faversham[1] and Margate[2] after the structure was struck near Chestfield[3] and Swalecliffe station.
⚠️ NEW: Because of a road vehicl…
Trains were delayed along a seaside route after a vehicle crashed into a railway bridge.
Southeastern announced this morning that some of its services were cancelled due to the crash at 8.16am in Whitstable.
Superficial damage was caused to the bridg…
KentLive[1] readers love beaches[2] and many have the absolute joy of living near them. But what if you live in Tunbridge Wells[3] and don’t have the use of a car?
We have brought together this list of six fantastic beaches you can get to by Southeaste…
An evil mum who drowned her twin toddlers in the bath[1] is set to walk free having never served a single day in prison.
Samantha Ford admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility[2] but denied murdering 23-month-old children Jake and Chloe befor…