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Town suffers nine fires in one night

Town suffers nine fires in one night

CCTV footage is being reviewed after nine deliberate fires in a Kent town.

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Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

Tower block safety issues slammed by judge

A series of failings at a tower block, including fire safety issues, lasting more than four years have been exposed.

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Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Further arrests after man stabbed in neck

Three more teenagers have been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed in the neck and shoulder.

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

Death-defying asylum seeker journeys highlighted

An exhibition of artwork by refugees highlighting their journeys to Kent is on display.

Woman scrambles up cliffs to avoid rising tide

Woman scrambles up cliffs to avoid rising tide

A woman has had a lucky escape after being forced to scramble up cliffs to avoid getting cut off by the tide.

Park restoration works step up

Park restoration works step up

Work on a multimillion pound park revamp have taken another step forward after workers arrived on site.

Emin sculpture to go on show

Emin sculpture to go on show

The first bronze sculpture produced by award winning artist Tracey Emin will go on display at a gallery in Kent next week.

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Kent to host National Kitesurfing Championships final

Kent to host National Kitesurfing Championships final

Britain's best kitesurfers will be making their way to Kent this summer as it once again plays host to the final leg of a national competition.

Chemist thief caught on trip to get prescription

Chemist thief caught on trip to get prescription

A thieving drug addict who tried to break into a chemist was caught when he popped in to pick up a prescription and staff recognised him from CCTV.

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Wheels and Fins headliners revealed

Wheels and Fins headliners revealed

Thousands of music lovers are set to descend for the return of the Wheels and Fins festival on a Kent beach later this year.

Man in court over 'Xbox theft'

Man in court over 'Xbox theft'

A man is due to appear in court with a string of alleged offences and reportedly stealing a games console from a flat.

Patients urged to join hospitals future debate

Patients urged to join hospitals future debate

Patients have just a few days remaining to sign up to join a panel allowing them to help decide the future of hospitals in east Kent.

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Race track plan would 'cause havoc'

Race track plan would 'cause havoc'

Residents living next to a proposed stock car racing track say it would ruin the countryside.

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Gate's new approach

Gate's new approach

Jay Saunders says the days of Margate paying silly money are over.

Ambitious plans to revamp sports ground

Ambitious plans to revamp sports ground

A newly-created sports association wants to create a new home for dozens of teams and hand it over to villagers.

Ticketless car park trial set for launch

Ticketless car park trial set for launch

Ticketless car parking is set to launch in a Kent district but the council says there are no plans to roll out the scheme during the trial period.

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'Dangerous' park pavilion to be flattened

'Dangerous' park pavilion to be flattened

A pavilion which became a magnet for vandals is to be demolished after the structure became unsafe as discussions are held about the park's future.

New £4m bus fleet revealed

New £4m bus fleet revealed

A fleet of cleaner and greener biodiesel buses is being rolled out across a Kent district after Stagecoach reveals its new models.

Police hunt 'large man' after jewels taken

Police hunt 'large man' after jewels taken

Detectives investigating a break-in where jewellery, watches, perfume and a tablet computer were reported stolen have released an image of a suspect.

Bankers draft in public help to boost economy

Bankers draft in public help to boost economy

The country's top bankers are calling on Kent residents to help them draw up future plans to boost the economy.

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