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Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

A boy left brain-damaged after jumping off a pier is to be brought home in a vegetative state after his body was stronger than doctors anticipated.

Why boss quit Rams after 25 days

Why boss quit Rams after 25 days

Tony Russell has explained his decision to resign as Ramsgate manager after only 25 days in charge.

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Man gave driving lesson to unlicensed driver after drinking session

Man gave driving lesson to unlicensed driver after drinking session

A young man was caught illegally teaching a person to drive after a drinking session when his car was spotted swerving.

Manager leaves after just 25 days

Manager leaves after just 25 days

Ramsgate are searching for their third manager of the summer after Tony Russell left the club less than four weeks after taking on the role.

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Road closed after three-vehicle crash

Road closed after three-vehicle crash

A road is closed in both directions after a crash involving three vehicles.

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Former MP who stepped down after sepsis battle given peerage

Former MP who stepped down after sepsis battle given peerage

A former Kent MP who withdrew from the election race after losing his limbs in a devastating sepsis battle has been handed a peerage by Rishi Sunak.

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Labour takes towns’ first seat in 14 years

Labour takes towns’ first seat in 14 years

Thanet has gained its first Labour MP in 14 years, securing a large majority in the process.

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Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

There are fears a “cat killer” is prowling Kent after schoolchildren found a pet decapitated in an elderly resident’s garden.

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'I’m petrified to drive after my £30k Mercedes sunroof exploded!’

'I’m petrified to drive after my £30k Mercedes sunroof exploded!’

The owner of a Mercedes has told of the shocking moment her car’s sunroof exploded – leaving her petrified to drive.

Police swoop to catch runaway swans in Hot Fuzz style rescue

Police swoop to catch runaway swans in Hot Fuzz style rescue

A family of swans almost got themselves into trouble after wandering onto a busy dual carriageway before being caught by police.

First Gate friendly whets the appetite

First Gate friendly whets the appetite

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh has described Margate’s first pre-season friendly as a “brilliant” first fixture to warm up for their new campaign.

Calls for safer crossing after girl hit by car outside school

Calls for safer crossing after girl hit by car outside school

A petition has been started calling for a safer crossing outside a school after a teenage girl suffered serious injuries.

Family’s heartbreaking decision as ‘amazing’ son, 15, brain-damaged in pier jump

Family’s heartbreaking decision as ‘amazing’ son, 15, brain-damaged in pier jump

The devastated family of a boy left brain-damaged after jumping off a pier have made the agonising decision to move him to end-of-life care.

Plans for £370k revival of eyesore sports pavilion approved

Plans for £370k revival of eyesore sports pavilion approved

Plans have been approved for the first steps in revitalising a sports ground pavilion, while the search for a contractor gets underway.

Advert featuring Dua Lipa in a Kent town airs

Advert featuring Dua Lipa in a Kent town airs

An advert starring Dua Lipa filmed in a Kent town showcasing several well-known landmarks has aired.

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Procopi: Anything’s possible

Procopi: Anything’s possible

Teenager Louie Procopi remains ambitious to play as high as possible - a year on from his trial at Premier League Brentford.

Van hits crossing point on main road

Van hits crossing point on main road

Emergency services have been called after a van ploughed into a crossing point.

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New super medical campus approved

New super medical campus approved

A new medical campus has been given the go-ahead by councillors, with hopes the facilities will help reduce waiting times across the district.

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Tributes to teen who died after Dreamland drum and bass festival

Tributes to teen who died after Dreamland drum and bass festival

A 17-year-old who died after attending a drum and bass festival over the weekend has been named locally.

Runner West’s mixed emotions

Runner West’s mixed emotions

There were mixed emotions for James West despite defending his title at the weekend Microplus UK Athletics Championships.

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