New Wimpy set to open in high street Birchington: Concerns raised after hundreds of homes approved Model railway exhibition heading back to Birchington Birchington: Man jailed after throwing chair during assault Birchington (Kent) weather The beautiful coastal walk from Herne Bay to Birchington with amazing history and the perfect pub lunch Council narrowly approves plan for 1,600-home urban extension at second attempt Fears village will be 'ruined forever' as huge 1,650-home development approved Birchington mum prepares for Red Sands sea forts swim challenge Council investigation after large fly-tip incident shuts road in Birchington Minnis Bay: Pollution alert after reports of dead marine life Dead dolphin found on beach Canterbury man charged over hare coursing in Birchington Approved 1600 home development in Birchington ‘on hold’ while Secretary of State makes call-in decision Thanet: Plans for 1,650 homes on edge of village approved Plans for 1600 property development on Birchington farmland to be discussed by councillors Grim night for developers behind bid for 1,600-home estate Wimpy to open outlet in Birchington 19th century museum reopens with new African exhibition Kent: Man charged with murder after previous GBH charged upgraded Four taken to hospital after car lands in ditch in three-vehicle crash Thanet: Swimming warning lifted from several beaches I had lunch at a cosy café in Kent’s largest seaside village that more people need to know about - Sam Honey Rotary reveals Santa sleigh route for Westgate and Birchington Hedgehog dies after being 'slashed' by strimmer in Birchington-on-Sea Beach warning issued after dead marine life found The Kent towns hit harder by house price falls than anywhere else in UK Police cordon off street as air ambulance lands Large emergency service response following ‘altercation,’ assault and ‘kidnap’ in Birchington 'I’ll be lucky to take £30 as nobody is using the beach' Councillors expected to make decision on controversial 1600 property plan for Birchington farmland Minnis Bay: Pollution fears after dead marine life washes up Huge emergency response in Birchington as man assaulted and driven away by attackers in Mercedes Thanet: Advice against swimming as substance washes up Community news: 1st St Peters sea scouts, DAB Birchington, Margate WI, Rainbow Ward, Treetops, Margate cadets, Wilder Wellbeing and blind Paralympian Channel challenge Meet the owner of the seaside shop helping keep the comic book community alive in Kent ‘Pollution alert’ advice against bathing remains in place for Minnis Bay and West Bay Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta! Birchington-on-Sea: The charming seaside town where more people own a home than anywhere else in Kent Kent’s stunning Blue Flag beach with a tidal pool that’s perfect for swimming and escaping the crowds Contractor pours black surface water on seafront promenade at Minnis Bay, Birchington Beach ban warning lifted after ‘toxic’ fears Refunds promised as Xmas drive-in cinema event cancelled Approval for 1,600 homes, school, shops, care home and link road development on Birchington farmland Environment Agency issues ‘harmful algae’ pollution alert for water at Minnis Bay Parish council to outline lengthy objection to proposals for 1600 property development on village farmland ‘Harmful algae’ pollution alert now extended from Minnis Bay to Margate Substance find leads to ‘no swim warning’ return for same beach Bishop of Dover visits Birchington Primary School Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you? Reading fun at Birchington Primary School Curry house cleans up its act after insects and ‘dirty’ facilities found Pub that insisted on going cashless closes down Decision on controversial bid for 1,600 homes deferred as councillors refuse to back development plans Community news: Squirrels birthday, children’s awards, Birchington Heritage Trust, Broadstairs Sailing Club, church fair, Tonetic Records, Gadds, Lotto fund and beach clean Seal pup spotted bathing on beach Official reopening for 1st Birchington Air Scout Group hut after £84k refurbishment Birchington: The bustling Thanet village which really should be a town Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row Birchington Primary School receives Global Neighbours bronze award An amazing Lego replica of the Titanic is being built in Birchington – but creator Jack needs your help to complete it One man’s passion to make Birchington accessible for anyone affected by disability Angels 4 Dogs Rescue gets set to open charity shop in Birchington Car lands in tree after crash ‘Mum’ sketch with comedian Richard Franks and guest Gemma Hunt, of CBeebies, filmed at Monty’s of Birchington Birchington author releases newest book ‘Amy Johnson – A Life in Flight’ Birchington Primary receives International School Award Community: Ramsgate RNLI, tree walk, town shed sale, Chartwell, Civic Society, Crispe Charity, Arts Society, Birchington Primary, Copperfield, JobCentres, Demelza donation and Martha Trust Let's move to Birchington-on-Sea, Kent Pub sells for £600k - but boss is not leaving Kings Barbers Birchington take gold title at British Hair and Beauty Awards Man, 21, admits murder of artist who went missing walking her dog Does Kent village boast the best sunsets? Five-and-a-half months of gas works to cause 'complete carnage' in village New bistro with fire-breathing acts and pop-up events Amended plans lodged with council for 1600 home development on Birchington farmland Rare Sussex Emerald moth recorded in Birchington area for first time Body found in search for missing man Council worker who crashed car after drinking three beers gets driving ban Birchington Man Shed makes urgent call for new committee members Pub boss promises five more years as auction looms Suspect charged with murder after Birchington assault victim’s death Birchington-on-Sea primary school adds mini golf to curriculum Wheely good news as Southeastern opens six new secure cycle hubs across Kent to encourage greener travel 'The almost perfect beach - if it wasn't swamped by seaweed' Residents threaten pub boycott as new owners go cashless Body of man pulled from sea in Birchington Man downed litre of gin before crashing car twice on trip to buy cigarettes Thanet: The long sandy Blue Flag beach at Minnis Bay is perfect for a family day out The beautiful seaside town rich Londoners are flocking to and snapping up all the bungalows Police search for missing man ‘There’s an edge to everybody as we wait to hear about missing Claire’ World's oldest bungalow goes on sale for £1.5million as owner drops price Secret Drinker samples the sea air from a Sheps vantage point Man remanded in custody over serious assault of two men in Birchington Hundreds of tonnes of rotting seaweed washes up on beach Dad-of-two, 31, who had the ‘biggest heart’ dies suddenly Seaview Hotel in Birchington to be offered at auction Thanet district election: Birchington, Thanet Villages and Westgate Richard Broadway, 52, Co-op, Birchington/Westgate-on-Sea