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Conditions were so rough, 'only a fool would launch a boat'

Conditions were so rough, 'only a fool would launch a boat'

When people call a lifeboat's coxwain a coward, there must be a story behind it

How fundraising paid for much needed hospital

How fundraising paid for much needed hospital

On the day when Deal Hospital Fete was supposed to be held, we look back at how the hospital first came into being

Food deliveries start by new Meals on the Hill group

Food deliveries start by new Meals on the Hill group

Italian lasagne, creamy curry and slow cooked pulled pork with fresh veg are among the dishes being sent out by volunteers from a new food aid group

Marine's autobiography features account of IRA bombing

Marine's autobiography features account of IRA bombing

The former chairman of the Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust has released an autobiography, featuring a first-hand account of the IRA bombing in 1989.

Driver cut out of car after crash near church

Driver cut out of car after crash near church

A victim had to be cut out of their car following a crash.

Air ambulance called to medical emergency

Air ambulance called to medical emergency

Video shows an air ambulance descending over houses towards a field to attend a medical emergency nearby

£30k funding blow for disability charity

£30k funding blow for disability charity

A disability charity faces a £30,000 funding deficit after the cancellation of two of its major fundraisers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Owner's daughter hid under bed during designer bag raid

Owner's daughter hid under bed during designer bag raid

A boutique owner has told of how her daughter hid under a bed as burglars stole about £18,000 worth of designer bags from her shop.

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Man charged over two burglaries

Man charged over two burglaries

A man has been charged after two burglaries were believed to be linked.

Kent seaside resort 'best' in the UK

Kent seaside resort 'best' in the UK

Three of the county's seasides have been ranked in the top 10 resorts across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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The history of Kent's most bizarre sports ground

The history of Kent's most bizarre sports ground

They are treacherous sandbanks in the middle of the English Channel but when the tide is right, the Goodwin Sands are ripe for fun and games...

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£800k to be spent on more sea defences to protect homes

£800k to be spent on more sea defences to protect homes

More than three quarters of a million pounds will be spent on more sea defences to protect homes in Kent for the future.

Man's indecent exposure on seafront

Man's indecent exposure on seafront

Police are reviewing CCTV after reports a man indecently exposed himself to people on a seafront.

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Man in custody after burglary

Man in custody after burglary

A 44-year-old man has been arrested after a daytime burglary in which cash and jewellery was reportedly stolen.

The 100-year story of Kent's coalfield

The 100-year story of Kent's coalfield

The county's rich supply of coal meant it was once a Mecca for miners. We look at the history of an industry that has left its mark on Kent.

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Historic 'watchtower' rebuilt after drink drive crash

Historic 'watchtower' rebuilt after drink drive crash

A historic concrete pillar left tilting towards a road after a drink driver crashed into it has been rebuilt.

Man caught with over £300k in car

Man caught with over £300k in car

A man has been jailed after police caught him with over £300,000 in two carrier bags in the boot of his car.

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Royal Marines picture book available after shipping delay

Royal Marines picture book available after shipping delay

An updated version of a Royal Marines picture book has been republished and is finally available after a three month coronavirus related delay.

Coffee wagon causes concern at historic beauty spot

Coffee wagon causes concern at historic beauty spot

A new coffee wagon which has divided opinion at a historic beauty spot is now being powered by solar and gas to win over its critics.

Last chance to support 'lifeline' theatre cash petition

Last chance to support 'lifeline' theatre cash petition

A theatre boss has described the chance to get council funding as a potential 'lifeline' days before a petition is delivered to the Town Hall

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