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Human remains have been discovered during a structural survey at Stourgate Moor House, the former psychiatric hospital on Cinder Lane that has stood empty since 1987. Kent Police confirmed officers were called to the site on Tuesday after contractors carrying out groundwork, commissioned as part of …
Following last month’s appeal for readers to share their experiences at Stourgate Moor House, one reader has come forward with an account relating to the “Ben Harkins” claim made in our feature on the site. Denise Pilbeam, of Stourgate, contacted the Bugle to say she said the name “Ben Harkins” …
With the summer season drawing to a close, a Bugle reporter set out to rate Stourgate’s ice cream offering, visiting two dedicated ice cream bars, a cafe, and the Tesco Express on Stourgate Road. The two ice cream bars, Seaview Scoops and Nolan’s, both offer a range of soft and scoop options along …
Dunton Motorhomes is offering Stourgate Town supporters a discount on all new and used motorhomes this month, as part of a new partnership with the club. The dealership, based just outside Dunton, is owned and run by Helen Saunders, who also sits on Stourgate Parish Council. The forecourt has traded …
The Stourgate Town Supporters Club is running a competition this week to give away a limited run of “We Hate Helman” flags, with the prize draw sponsored by Dunton Motorhomes. Club spokesperson Trevor Ansell said the timing had prompted some questions from members. “We are very saddened by his …
Stourgate Moor House stood on the edge of town for just over a century before its closure in 1987. Built in 1881 as the Stourgate and District Pauper Lunatic Asylum, it was later renamed Stourgate Moor House and operated as a psychiatric hospital until funding cuts forced its closure. The building …