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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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Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

Emergency services were called out after a mum’s Amazon Alexa smart speaker played 10 hours of loud pop music while she was away overnight.

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Good vibes for Gate opener

Good vibes for Gate opener

Player-manager Ben Greenhalgh believes there is plenty of positivity around Margate ahead of the new season.

Ellul: Why I came out of retirement

Ellul: Why I came out of retirement

Joe Ellul says something was missing after being tempted out of retirement by Ramsgate in a player-assistant manager role.

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Historic tidal pool given Grade II-listed rating

Historic tidal pool given Grade II-listed rating

A Kent bathing pool dating back to the 1930s has been granted a Grade II-listed rating by Historic England.

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Woman taken to hospital after crash between car and pedestrian

Woman taken to hospital after crash between car and pedestrian

The emergency services were called after a car collided a parked vehicle, pedestrian and shopfront.

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Two arrested after armed police called to post office

Two arrested after armed police called to post office

Armed police were called to a post office after reports two men with a knife threatened staff and stole cash from a till.

96 asylum seekers suing Home Office over ‘ill-treatment’ at Manston

96 asylum seekers suing Home Office over ‘ill-treatment’ at Manston

Almost 100 asylum seekers previously held at Manston immigration processing centre are suing the Home Office.

Fishermen ‘forgotten about’ as millions diverted away from upgrades

Fishermen ‘forgotten about’ as millions diverted away from upgrades

Fishermen feel “pushed to one side” as the majority of cash intended for much-needed facilities has been diverted to an ambitious port project.

Dead dolphin found on beach

Dead dolphin found on beach

A council is ‘monitoring the situation’ after a dead dolphin washed up on a beach, as officers are not able to move the mammal due to its location.

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Woman found dead at town centre property

Woman found dead at town centre property

A woman was found dead at a property in a town centre following a “medical incident”.

Family has ‘no words to describe the pain’ after death of 10-year-old boy

Family has ‘no words to describe the pain’ after death of 10-year-old boy

A mum says it feels like her heart has been ‘ripped out’ after her caring and loving son died from a seizure.

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