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£10m vision for ferry holidays to Europe from 'underused' port

£10m vision for ferry holidays to Europe from 'underused' port

A port which has been out of commercial operation for a decade is making a comeback - and it could mean holidays to France for locals.

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'Large number' of travellers moved on from car park

'Large number' of travellers moved on from car park

A "large number" of travellers have been moved on after setting up camp at a seafront.

Six police cars descend on street after 'disturbance'

Six police cars descend on street after 'disturbance'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault after police were called to a disturbance.

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

A dehydrated seal pup with huge abscesses and bite wounds on her body has been discovered on a Kent beach.

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Police chase ends in burglary and dangerous driving arrests

Police chase ends in burglary and dangerous driving arrests

Two teenagers have been charged with burglary following a police car chase in which a 'stinger' was deployed.

Gate's points target

Gate's points target

Boss Reece Prestedge has set a minimum points target as Margate enter their season run-in.

Dead mouse found in restaurant kitchen

Dead mouse found in restaurant kitchen

A Lebanese restaurant has been handed a food hygiene rating of one after an inspector found a dead mouse and rodent droppings in its dirty kitchen.

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Tracey Emin 'begs shops to use loo' amid lack of public toilets in town

Tracey Emin 'begs shops to use loo' amid lack of public toilets in town

Artist Tracey Emin says she finds herself "begging" to use toilets in shops due to a lack of facilities in a town.

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Thousands of customers get compensation after water outage

Thousands of customers get compensation after water outage

More than 10,000 customers have received compensation from a water company after they were left without supplies for days.

Work begins to remove Banksy from side of house

Work begins to remove Banksy from side of house

Hoardings have gone up as contractors begin the "intricate and tricky" process of removing Banksy's artwork from the side of a house in Margate.

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Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats set for approval

Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats set for approval

Plans to tear down a row of popular shops and erect a four-floor block in its place appear set to be given the green light.

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Raver crashed BMW into lamppost and landed in field

Raver crashed BMW into lamppost and landed in field

A newly-licensed driver who had been out partying on New Year's Eve crashed his BMW into a lamppost and ended up in a field.

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Thief hid chocolates, coffee and feta pastries under coat

Thief hid chocolates, coffee and feta pastries under coat

A thief who stole chocolates, coffee and pastries from a petrol station by hiding them under his coat has avoided jail.

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The towns where house prices are set to rocket

The towns where house prices are set to rocket

Kent towns come top in a list of UK places bracing for the biggest house price increase over the next two years.

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Can Kent movie claim Oscars glory?

Can Kent movie claim Oscars glory?

A film shot entirely in the county is in the running for an Academy Award at tonight's ceremony in Los Angeles.

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Victim catches thieving cleaner herself after police drop case

Victim catches thieving cleaner herself after police drop case

A woman was forced to play detective to bring a "trusted" cleaner to justice after almost £2,000 worth of jewellery disappeared from her house.

Green light for 'bonkers' development in 'car-crash hot spot'

Green light for 'bonkers' development in 'car-crash hot spot'

A planned development has been approved, despite being branded “bonkers” by neighbours who fear it will make an “accident blackspot” more dangerous.

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Owner's dying wish honoured as historic hotel reopens under old name

Owner's dying wish honoured as historic hotel reopens under old name

A much-loved hotel has gone back to its roots after 20 years by reopening under its original name following a major refurbishment.

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Stuck caravan causes chaos as bus passengers get off and walk

Stuck caravan causes chaos as bus passengers get off and walk

A caravan has blocked a road during the afternoon school-run, forcing some bus passengers to walk the rest of their journeys.

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Residents threaten pub boycott as new owners go cashless

Residents threaten pub boycott as new owners go cashless

A pub's new owners have announced they are going cashless, prompting an outcry from angry residents who have vowed to boycott the venue.

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