Birchington-on-Sea2 Dec 2024Concerns raised after hundreds of homes approvedA Birchington councillor says the development will increase the village's population by 5,000.2 Dec 2024Kent27 Nov 2024Plans for 1,650 homes on edge of village approvedIn September, the proposal was deferred by Thanet district councillors.27 Nov 2024Kent21 Nov 2024Man building Lego Titanic appeals for spare bricksJack Moore, who is autistic, is creating the ship in his conservatory from memory.21 Nov 2024Kent18 Nov 2024Man jailed for fatal chair throw at chip shopRashko Kurtev caused the death of a man by throwing a metal chair at his head during an argument.18 Nov 202415 Jun 2024Suspect charged with murder after assault victim diesRashko Kurtev, 31, has been charged with murder after an incident in Birchington-on-Sea.15 Jun 202431 May 2024Swimming warning lifted from Thanet beachesThe warning not to swim at several beaches in north Thanet is lifted by the local council. 31 May 2024England30 May 2024New swimming warning after substance washes upPeople are advised not to go in the sea in north Thanet after a dark organic matter washes up. 30 May 202429 May 2024Swimming advice removed after pollution all-clearThanet council is saying it is safe to swim in Minnis Bay again after dead sealife was found. 29 May 2024Kent28 May 2024Inflatables risk alert after child rescued from dingyThe RNLI are urging beachgoers to know the dangers of using inflatable beach toys and dinghies. 28 May 2024Kent