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Mid shot of Derrick Downs wearing a blue jumper and smiling to camera standing in front of flowers in a garden

Man, 90, prepares to walk 90 miles for charity

Derrick Downs, from Margate, sets off on his nine day challenge from Dover on Wednesday.

A red brick building with blue windows is seen from a short distance. The entrance to the car park, which is full of cars, isalso visible.

Council cuts funding for two children's centres

Contracts at Millmead, in Margate and Seashells, in Sheerness, will not be renewed.

A collection of 96 tiles is on display at Windmill Community Gardens in Margate - each has been made by a member of the community on the them of happiness

Community arts happiness project set to expand

Thanet Tiles of Joy involves 1,000 handcrafted tiles which are displayed at six locations.

The front of a Hornby Class 29 model train with a yellow panel and 3D95 written on the front. A finger and thumb are on the top of the train

'Back on track' after festive trading, says Hornby

The model train firm says it has seen an increase in sales over the festive period.

Three young people look at the camera. Naveed (left) is Asian heritage and had a beard. He wears a grey and white jumper with a snowflake pattern. Anya wears a holey white jumper with a black shirt underneath. She has blue/black hair, dark eyeliner, a nose piercing and is holding two glasses. Kamil has ginger hair and glasses and is wearing a Christmas jumper.

Youngsters gain work skills thanks to Tracey Emin

The Perfect Place to Grow teaches young people catering and hospitality skills.

A close-up image of the back of a police high-visibility yellow vest with the word "POLICE" written on the back in white lettering on a blue background.

Police crackdown on shoplifters in Thanet

In total, 14 people were stopped and searched by officers in the two-day crackdown in Thanet.

A senior male in his 70s waits at the station platform, ready to go on holiday. He has a small wheelie suitcase and wears a summer hat. He has a pair of headphones around his neck. On the opposite platform, a blue Southeastern train waits to leave.

Kent train services over Christmas and New Year

From 21 December, fewer rail services than usual will run, train companies say.

One year old Archie Squire smiles at the camera

Inquest date set into toddler death

Archie Squire died from heart failure after repeated visits to a Kent hospital, a report says.

A Google Street picture of a single-track road with terraced housing on one side and a nursery on the other.

Pair charged with attempted murder after assault

Kent Police says a man remains in hospital in London in a serious but stable condition.