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Sam Williams

Kent

Assistant News Editor at Dover Mercury

Assistant News Editor at East Kent Mercury

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  • 1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Williams

    By Alex KeirResidents have voiced their frustration that a “ghastly looking” former town centre Aldi remains empty, six years after the chain moved out. Those living and working in Hythe are still holding out hope that the site, which has fallen into disrepair, will be redeveloped in the near future. Plans were first lodged to transform the empty supermarket in 2022, when developer In5 Group shared its vision for 35 flats and a series of shops.

  • 2 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Williams

    Help is needed to find a vulnerable teenager, who went missing from a park today. Zack Harris is 16 years old and was last seen in the Ellington Park area of Ramsgate at 1pm. He is described as being 5ft 11in with dark brown hair and wearing glasses. He is thought to be wearing green tracksuit bottoms, a grey puffer jacket with a hood and black and white trainers. Officers are concerned for his welfare and anyone who may have seen him is urged to contact police on 999 quoting 18-0929.

  • 1 month ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Williams

    Armed police have descended on a car park this evening. Five police vehicles were pictured at Eureka Place, off Trinity Road, in Kennington, Ashford. Armed police are in the car park at Eureka Place, off Trinity Road, Kennington, AshfordA dog unit was also spotted at the scene. It is understood a man has been arrested. Five police vehicles were spotted in the car parkPolice have been approached for more information about the incidentPolice have been approached for a comment.

  • Mar 4, 2025 | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Williams

    A dog owner has picked up a total bill of more than £890 after failing to get her pet microchipped. The prosecution was brought by Dover District Council (DDC) and heard at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Richelle Down, 29, of Malmains Road, Dover, was found guilty in her absence of an offence of failure to comply with a notice to microchip a dog. She was fined £220, and ordered to pay costs of £582.50, with a victim surcharge of £88.

  • Mar 3, 2025 | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Williams

    Plans to bring an aging theatre back to life are one step closer to becoming a reality after a new partner to take on the renovation was identified. Margate’s Winter Gardens has been shuttered since closing in August 2022. But today, Thanet District Council revealed, following an extensive campaign, they have found a proposed preferred partner to help in the refurbishment and reopening of the 2,000-capacity site.

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Hi @Heidi_Colthup I wondered if I could speak to you about the shelter in Folkestone that has been given notice to come down? I work for @FHExpress and would like to do a story. Number is 01233 623232 Thanks, Sam