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Man released after 'knife threats'

Man released after 'knife threats'

A man arrested by police after allegedly making threats with a knife at flats has been released.

Spice Girl joins Pride line-up

Spice Girl joins Pride line-up

A Spice Girl is joining the line up for one of Kent's biggest LGBT pride events in the summer.

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Protesters gather over 'vile' live animal exports

Protesters gather over 'vile' live animal exports

Dozens of campaigners braved the cold to campaign against "vile" live animal exports as lorry loads of calves and sheep were transported.

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Dead seal found on beach

Dead seal found on beach

A seal has been found washed up on a beach close to a neighbouring bay where another got trapped earlier this week.

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'She didn't think anyone was taking her seriously'

'She didn't think anyone was taking her seriously'

The family of a 34-year-old mum who died after a medical episode have raised questions over her epilepsy treatment.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the latest football fixtures and results for our teams here.

Man arrested after 'knife threat'

Man arrested after 'knife threat'

A disturbance at a block of flats led to a man allegedly threatening somebody with a knife.

Comedians prepare for Kent shows

Comedians prepare for Kent shows

Prepare yourself for a whole lot of laughs this winter as both Rob Beckett and Jimmy Carr bring their stand-up comedy shows to town.

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Court orders travellers to leave sites

Court orders travellers to leave sites

Two groups of travellers have been ordered to move on after being served court orders.

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Paddling pool among 'disgraceful' flytipped items

Paddling pool among 'disgraceful' flytipped items

An alleyway piled with huge amounts of waste has been branded disgraceful by angry residents as the council speaks of the challenges it faces.

Man caught dumping waste on his doorstep

Man caught dumping waste on his doorstep

A passer-by caught a man ditching rubbish on his own doorstep which lead to him being fined.

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Children arrested on suspicion of arson released

Children arrested on suspicion of arson released

Three 12-year-olds arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire raged for 25 days have been released without charge.

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Vandal attack at cemetery branded 'distressing'

Vandal attack at cemetery branded 'distressing'

A vandal attack at a cemetery which saw flowers and memorials left strewn across the grass has been branded "distressing".

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Petition urges council to rethink toilet closures

Petition urges council to rethink toilet closures

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for public toilets to remain open after a council announces plans to shut amenities at a town beach.

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Fight to save popular coastal officer's job

Fight to save popular coastal officer's job

Nearly 1,000 people have joined a campaign to keep a much-loved coastal protection officer in a job after council budget cuts put his job at risk.

Mum accused of faking cancer for money pictured

Mum accused of faking cancer for money pictured

A picture of the mum accused of fraudulently accepting £45,000 in donations after claiming to have cancer has emerged.

'Feisty' seal caught behind rocks rescued

'Feisty' seal caught behind rocks rescued

A "feisty" seal was rescued from a beach by marine mammal medics after getting caught behind rocks.

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Girl, six, becomes honorary firefighter for day

Girl, six, becomes honorary firefighter for day

A six-year-old girl got to live out her dream of being a firefighter as she became an honorary member of a crew for a day.

Legal challenge launched to fight stroke decision

Legal challenge launched to fight stroke decision

A legal challenge has been launched to fight the proposed closure of stroke units in Kent with campaigners calling for donations to help fund it.

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Jay Saunders: My Stones exit

Jay Saunders: My Stones exit

Jay Saunders tells us what really happened when he left Maidstone and looks to the future after saving Margate from relegation.

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