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Dad's birthday message to tragic twins

Dad's birthday message to tragic twins

The father of twins allegedly murdered by their mother has posted a heartfelt message to them on what would have been their second birthday today.

Thief caught forcing open window with garden fork

Thief caught forcing open window with garden fork

A prolific burglar has been jailed after being caught on CCTV trying to force his way into a home.

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From Bangladesh to Birchington

From Bangladesh to Birchington

A young woman who spent nine weeks volunteering in Bangladesh is using skills she developed to help out back in the UK.

GP shortage among worst in country

GP shortage among worst in country

A doctor has warned the shortage of GPs in parts of Kent is dangerous as two areas are listed in the bottom four in the entire country.

Charities enjoy night in limelight

Charities enjoy night in limelight

The unsung heroes of the district’s voluntary sector gathered last night for the inaugural Thanet Community Awards.

'You never know what lies beneath'

'You never know what lies beneath'

An ancient shoe originally thought to be a "bit of tat" has been carbon dated as about 1,000 years old.

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'We have to make the Labour Party more accountable'

'We have to make the Labour Party more accountable'

A Labour parliamentary candidate is threatening to take the party to court after she failed to win the endorsement of its national representatives.

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Government to allow extra 2,000 lorries to park at ex-airport

Government to allow extra 2,000 lorries to park at ex-airport

The government is to extend the capacity of the former Manston airport as an emergency lorry park to accommodate up to 6,000 HGVs.

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School set to reopen after boiler issues

School set to reopen after boiler issues

A school forced to close on Monday after boiler issues is set to reopen again tomorrow.

Burglary spate sparks police warning

Burglary spate sparks police warning

Police have issued a warning after a series of burglaries and attempted break-ins in one town.

Rock’n’roller-coaster of a gig coming to Kent

Rock’n’roller-coaster of a gig coming to Kent

Punk-rock band Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes are set to play at a seaside venue in the run-up to their third album release.

School forced to close to majority of its pupils

School forced to close to majority of its pupils

A school left without heating in several of its buildings will only open for three year groups tomorrow.

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Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

A cyclist has been treated after his bike was in a collision with a car.

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Ferry protest planned as government 'hasn't guaranteed' UK jobs

Ferry protest planned as government 'hasn't guaranteed' UK jobs

Union members will call for guarantees the government will provide jobs for UK seafarers on a ferry route being set up in case of a no-deal Brexit.

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'You are going home to your family now...I can't'

'You are going home to your family now...I can't'

The heartbroken wife of a popular hairdresser screamed at the man whose driving had killed the dad-of-five and her daughter.

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Woman in 90s pushed to ground by robber

Woman in 90s pushed to ground by robber

Police have released an e-fit of a suspected robber who made multiple visits to his victim.

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Dates revealed as 2019 Turner Prize heads to Kent

Dates revealed as 2019 Turner Prize heads to Kent

The eyes of the art world will turn to a Kent gallery in 2019 when the Turner Prize nominees go on display as exhibition dates are confirmed.

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Man knocked to the ground and kicked repeatedly

Man knocked to the ground and kicked repeatedly

A man was left with facial injuries after being struck in the back of the head and repeatedly kicked in the face.

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Bomb scare suspect freed by police

Bomb scare suspect freed by police

A man arrested after suspicious materials were found in flat has been released from custody.

Scaffolding put up outside travel agent that 'ruined' man's wedding

Scaffolding put up outside travel agent that 'ruined' man's wedding

An angry customer has erected scaffolding outside a travel agents after claiming the holiday firm ruined his dream wedding on a Greek island.

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