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Back to the future for Ben

Back to the future for Ben

Margate player-boss Ben Greenhalgh has recalled his previous encounter with weekend visitors Loxwood - which came in entirely different circumstances.

Knifeman chased and attacked rough sleeper before being Tasered

Knifeman chased and attacked rough sleeper before being Tasered

A terrified homeless man feared for his life as he was chased and attacked at knifepoint by two drink and drug-fuelled thugs.

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Mum’s warning after son’s hand sliced on cracked iPad

Mum’s warning after son’s hand sliced on cracked iPad

A mum is urging parents to check their children’s mobile devices after her son sliced his hand open on a cracked iPad screen.

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Teenage girl sexually assaulted while paddling at popular beach

Teenage girl sexually assaulted while paddling at popular beach

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was reportedly assaulted while in the sea.

‘Wembley-sized crowds’ from London blamed for Kent beach’s mountain of rubbish

‘Wembley-sized crowds’ from London blamed for Kent beach’s mountain of rubbish

Shocking pictures show a mountain of rubbish at one of Kent’s busiest beaches, with one councillor blaming “Wembley-sized crowds” from London.

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Woman ‘punched in face’ by teen girl in town centre disturbance

Woman ‘punched in face’ by teen girl in town centre disturbance

A dispersal order is in place in a high street after a group of youths reportedly attacked two women and damaged a police car.

'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

An actor best known for an iconic stint in EastEnders has offered his support to two Kent nurseries at risk of closure over funding issues.

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We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

Golden sands, crystal clear water and the perfect pint make this Kent beach a must-visit - but it has one major problem.

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Huge firm’s bid to create 'global hub' in Kent to attract worldwide customers

Huge firm’s bid to create 'global hub' in Kent to attract worldwide customers

Bosses of a huge multinational firm want to create a ‘global hub’ in Kent in order to attract customers from across the world.

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Disgust as beach-goers wade through ‘waterfall of urine’ at Kent hotspot

Disgust as beach-goers wade through ‘waterfall of urine’ at Kent hotspot

A family visiting a popular beach say their trip to the coast was ruined after having to “wade through a waterfall of effluent” pouring down steps.

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Beach cordoned off after woman sexually assaulted

Beach cordoned off after woman sexually assaulted

Police have cordoned off part of a beach after a woman was sexually assaulted.

Comedian rocks unusual new look as he films at Kent beach

Comedian rocks unusual new look as he films at Kent beach

Not Going Out star Tim Vine channeled the King of Rock and Roll himself as he sported a giant quiff while filming and taking pictures with fans.

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‘Dangerous defect’ shuts major route

‘Dangerous defect’ shuts major route

A ‘dangerous defect’ has reportedly shut a major route, which has been plagued by recent closures.

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‘Come and see how children’s centre cuts will affect us’

‘Come and see how children’s centre cuts will affect us’

Council chiefs have been invited to take part in a three-mile pram push to highlight the impact of losing a “lifeline” family hub.

‘It’s a bit harsh!’ The Kent district where you can get fined £100 for swearing

‘It’s a bit harsh!’ The Kent district where you can get fined £100 for swearing

“Draconian” new council powers allowing enforcement officers to dish out £100 fines for swearing have left residents divided.

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Road shut after reports of suspicious package

Road shut after reports of suspicious package

Police cordoned off part of a busy main road following concerns a suspicious package had been found.

Aerial pictures show devastating impact of field fire just metres from new-build homes

Aerial pictures show devastating impact of field fire just metres from new-build homes

Drone footage shows newly-built homes surrounded by charred fields after a huge fire.

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MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

Craig Mackinlay, the ex-MP who lost his hands and feet after contracting sepsis, has spoken of his near-death experience and the future of the Tories.

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Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

A mum has told of the terrifying moment she and her three-year-old daughter were injured as a teacup detached from a ride at a Kent theme park.

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10 fire engines called to battle flaming field as roads ‘filled with smoke’

10 fire engines called to battle flaming field as roads ‘filled with smoke’

A road was closed as fire crews were sent to tackle a huge blaze in a field.

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