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First look at how former M&S will be transformed

First look at how former M&S will be transformed

A bid has been launched to “breathe new life” into a former Marks & Spencer that has sat empty for years.

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The 'depressing' street being transformed into foodie heaven

The 'depressing' street being transformed into foodie heaven

A Kent town once blighted by crime and boarded-up shops is fighting back through food, art and culture.

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Restaurant staff attacked as 'rampaging men' run riot

Restaurant staff attacked as 'rampaging men' run riot

Pizza restaurant workers were left 'bruised and shaken' after glasses were thrown at them during a frightening ordeal at the hands of drunken men.

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Construction finally begins on controversial new port berth

Construction finally begins on controversial new port berth

Work on a new berth at a Kent port has finally begun - after expected costs soared from £1.5m to £2.3m.

Play area taped off after police called

Play area taped off after police called

A children's play area was cordoned off after youths created a nuisance nearby.

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Paedophile rapist jailed for 25 years

Paedophile rapist jailed for 25 years

A paedophile who sexually abused three teenage girls has been given a lengthy prison sentence.

Kent council facing 'crunch point' and Gove could intervene

Kent council facing 'crunch point' and Gove could intervene

The government may send in commissioners to deal with the "turmoil" at a local authority, a leaked document suggests.

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'Change is needed to prevent more deaths like my son's'

'Change is needed to prevent more deaths like my son's'

A mum whose disabled boy died following inadequate support from authorities is urging the government to take action to prevent more children dying.

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Woman allegedly four times drink-drive limit

Woman allegedly four times drink-drive limit

A woman has been charged with drink-driving after she was stopped by police following reports a car had been travelling with two flat tyres.

Fisher ready to step up

Fisher ready to step up

New Margate defender Taylor Fisher insists he is ready for Isthmian Premier football having rediscovered his love for the game.

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Medical student jailed for iPhone ATM plot

Medical student jailed for iPhone ATM plot

A medical student has been jailed after rigging ATMs with modified iPhone cameras in order to steal bank cards.

Man assaulted after confronting robber

Man assaulted after confronting robber

Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a man was robbed of his wallet and phone.

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Doherty lived in Kent storage container after hotel ban

Doherty lived in Kent storage container after hotel ban

The Libertines star Pete Doherty has charted his life in Kent, battle with addiction and police scrapes in a new tell-all autobiography.

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Three arrests after high street gang attack

Three arrests after high street gang attack

Three teenagers have been arrested after a gang attacked another group in a town centre.

Boy airlifted after falling from rocks in park

Boy airlifted after falling from rocks in park

A boy is being treated at a London hospital after falling 'from height' off rocks at a popular park.

Lifeboat called after yacht 'hits submerged object'

Lifeboat called after yacht 'hits submerged object'

Lifeboat crews had a busy weekend of call-outs, including reports of a jet-skier in distress and a yacht hitting a "submerged object".

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Armed police called to high street

Armed police called to high street

A bladed weapon was seized after firearms officers were deployed to a town centre following a large disturbance.

Driver left seriously injured after smash on key route

Driver left seriously injured after smash on key route

A motorist was rushed to a London hospital after he crashed his BMW in the early hours of this morning.

Gang armed with fish slices illegally harvesting shellfish

Gang armed with fish slices illegally harvesting shellfish

A gang armed with hammers and fish slices have been spotted illegally scraping shellfish from a seafront beauty spot.

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Neglect contributed to Archie's death, coroner rules

Neglect contributed to Archie's death, coroner rules

A newborn baby who lived just 27 minutes would have survived if his mother had been admitted to hospital sooner, a coroner has ruled.

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