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'The wait is so long - we're not able to grieve'

'The wait is so long - we're not able to grieve'

The family of a one-year-old who unexpectedly died says the wait for answers and “missed opportunities” have prevented them grieving.

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115-home bid for ‘vital’ farmland rejected for second time

115-home bid for ‘vital’ farmland rejected for second time

Villagers fear they have not seen the last of plans to build 115 homes on prized farmland even after council bosses rejected them for the second time.

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Sky turns purple as storms hit county

Sky turns purple as storms hit county

Dazzling photos show residents across the county being treated to spectacular thunderstorms and lit-up purple skies.

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‘We don’t need a fifth McDonald’s – too many people are already obese’

‘We don’t need a fifth McDonald’s – too many people are already obese’

A divisive bid to open a Kent district’s fifth McDonald’s has sparked concerns too many people in the area are already obese.

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Neighbours slam plans for popular holiday park’s expansion bid

Neighbours slam plans for popular holiday park’s expansion bid

Neighbours have slammed plans to extend a popular holiday park over fears their district will continue to be a perpetual building site.

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Thief shoplifting 'to live' after leaving prison with 'no money or home'

Thief shoplifting 'to live' after leaving prison with 'no money or home'

A court heard how a former drug addict is “trapped in a cycle” of shoplifting after leaving jail with no money or home to go to.

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Thousands flock to Kent beaches as summer finally arrives

Thousands flock to Kent beaches as summer finally arrives

Crowds have flooded a popular beaches as temperatures soar – with bosses at a famous ice cream shop declaring the start of summer.

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Dad in dock over alleged murder of baby daughter found with multiple broken bones

Dad in dock over alleged murder of baby daughter found with multiple broken bones

The father of a baby girl who died after suffering multiple broken bones and a brain haemorrhage has been remanded in prison accused of her murder.

Huge emergency services response as home cordoned off

Huge emergency services response as home cordoned off

A large emergency services response descended on the Kent coast as police launched a manhunt following a serious assault.

Two arrests after drugs seized from ‘cannabis caravan’

Two arrests after drugs seized from ‘cannabis caravan’

A teenage girl and a man have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing following the discovery of illicit substances inside a parked caravan.

Man accused of murdering baby girl injured when just weeks old

Man accused of murdering baby girl injured when just weeks old

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a baby girl who died more than a year after sustaining injuries when just weeks old.

The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

The Kent cafe with five-star food - but the liberal left won't like it

We visited a restaurant full of Union Jacks and Nigel Farage voters for a classic English breakfast. Just don’t bring a copy of the Guardian…

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Prolific shoplifter banned from Tesco stores

Prolific shoplifter banned from Tesco stores

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from several supermarkets in part of Kent after stealing items on numerous occasions.

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Spanish galleon coming to Kent harbour - and public can go aboard

Spanish galleon coming to Kent harbour - and public can go aboard

A replica of the kind of ship of the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions will be open to the public as the 48m vessel docks at a Kent harbour.

Stars on show for charity

Stars on show for charity

A celebrity charity football game will take place at Ramsgate’s Southwood ground this weekend.

Arrest after armed police called to council offices

Arrest after armed police called to council offices

Council offices were shut temporarily as armed police were called to the premises.

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‘It’s environmental vandalism’: Electrical converter station could be even bigger

‘It’s environmental vandalism’: Electrical converter station could be even bigger

Controversial plans to boost the size of a massive electrical station on the cusp of protected land have been branded “environmental vandalism”.

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Hadler backs Smith for Ramsgate job

Hadler backs Smith for Ramsgate job

Tom Hadler would like to see Ben Smith stay on at Ramsgate following his return as interim manager.

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New Margate boss to face predecessor

New Margate boss to face predecessor

Player-manager Ben Greenhalgh will come up against one of his predecessors as Margate hit the road for the first time this pre-season.

Lions’ trip a roaring success!

Lions’ trip a roaring success!

Thanet Wanderers’ SEND section are celebrating a landmark achievement after their first taste of competitive rugby.

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