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Police called to reunite missing toddler

Police called to reunite missing toddler

Officers are trying to reunite a toddler found in the streets with his family.

Out of control bonfire spreads to home

Out of control bonfire spreads to home

Fire crews have issued a safety warning after a bonfire sparked a fire in the first floor of a house.

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Pair charged after firearm seized

Pair charged after firearm seized

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm after a firearm was reportedly seized from a vehicle.

'He had a bright future in front of him'

'He had a bright future in front of him'

A 26-year-old man found dead in a shelter near his home has been described as a "great guy with a big heart" by friends.

Airport plan investors could be unveiled

Airport plan investors could be unveiled

The financial backers of plans to reopen an airport could be revealed after planning chiefs rejected a request to withhold their details.

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Youths 'on tracks' at station

Youths 'on tracks' at station

Police have been called after reports youngsters were on the tracks at a railway station.

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Labour make huge gains as Tories hold on

Labour make huge gains as Tories hold on

It's a good day for the Conservatives and great for Labour and the Greens - but no party is in overall control of Thanet District Council.

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Assault arrest after car gets stuck in sand

Assault arrest after car gets stuck in sand

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to the scene of a car stuck on a beach.

Burglars strike in overnight raids

Burglars strike in overnight raids

Alcohol, tobacco and charity boxes have been stolen after burglars targeted Co-op stores and a post office in the early hours.

Tempers flare between candidates as police called to polling station

Tempers flare between candidates as police called to polling station

Officers were called to a polling station after a row broke out between two candidates over claims one had breached electoral rules.

Experts confirm cause of orange colouring in sea

Experts confirm cause of orange colouring in sea

The cause of bizarre orange colouring along the coastline has been revealed as councils urge people to keep dogs away from water.

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Gallery ends sponsorship deal after gay rights row

Gallery ends sponsorship deal after gay rights row

The organisers of the Turner Prize have parted company with their main sponsor after one day following a row over gay rights.

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Thanet council election results

Thanet council election results

Find out who has been elected in the district.

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Pete Doherty's seaside hotel opening teased

Pete Doherty's seaside hotel opening teased

Indie rocker Pete Doherty has revealed The Libertines' new hotel on the Kent coast could be open in the summer.

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Film crew spotted in town

Film crew spotted in town

Stunning aerial photographs show a film crew in action - in an advert for a well-known brand.

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Police 'went above and beyond their duty'

Police 'went above and beyond their duty'

An independent investigation has found that police officers could not have foreseen a man's murder.

Woman denies faking cancer for £45k donations

Woman denies faking cancer for £45k donations

A mum accused of fraudulently accepting £45,000 in donations after claiming to have ovarian cancer has denied all charges.

Life for man who strangled friend

Life for man who strangled friend

A man has been jailed for life for strangling a drunken pal for five minutes because he wouldn’t leave.

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Firefighters set for Everest challenge

Firefighters set for Everest challenge

Firefighters are set scale the equivalent of the highest mountain in the world next week in a charity challenge.

Tragic addict found dead in public toilet

Tragic addict found dead in public toilet

Firefighters had to rip off a toilet door to reach the body of a man.

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