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Film shot on Kent coast to premiere

Film shot on Kent coast to premiere

An award-winning film shot solely on the Kent coast is set to premiere in the county.

Beloved wedding venue closing

Beloved wedding venue closing

One of Kent's most sought-after historic wedding venues is to close.

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Gate's timely break

Gate's timely break

Mike Sandmann believes that not having a game this weekend is probably something of a blessing for Margate.

Dad-of-two dies in plane crash

Dad-of-two dies in plane crash

A former councillor who was the brother-in-law of TV baker Paul Hollywood has been killed in a plane crash.

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Force is strong for Fresh Prince star

Force is strong for Fresh Prince star

DJ Jazzy Jeff - made famous in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air - will head to Dreamland for a Star Wars-themed day of music.

Prosecutors defend charging MP after 'political show trial' slam

Prosecutors defend charging MP after 'political show trial' slam

The Crown Prosecution Service has defended the decision to charge an MP over election expenses after he described it as a “political show trial".

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Abandoned boat sparks 'major' search

Abandoned boat sparks 'major' search

An abandoned dinghy spotted off the coast resulted in a major search operation in "unpleasant" weather conditions.

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How MP kept himself busy during trial

How MP kept himself busy during trial

From cutting ribbons to "sending good wishes", here's a look at notes sent to the press by MP Craig Mackinlay during his expenses trial.

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Residents 'burdened' with finding experts in airport future decision

Residents 'burdened' with finding experts in airport future decision

Planning inspectors have told residents to provide their own expert opinion as a six-month inquiry gets underway.

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Warning after part of cliff collapses

Warning after part of cliff collapses

Dramatic pictures show the extent of a cliff fall, as the coastguard warns people to stay away from the "dangerous" area.

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Mackinlay slams 'political show trial'

Mackinlay slams 'political show trial'

An MP cleared of election expenses fraud has taken aim at the Electoral Commission, CPS and Kent Police over his "three years of hell".

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District's tourism worth £319m thanks to visitor spike

District's tourism worth £319m thanks to visitor spike

A district's tourism sector value has risen by 8.6% thanks to a record 4.2 million visitors in one year.

Seven things learned from Craig Mackinlay expenses trial

Seven things learned from Craig Mackinlay expenses trial

The proceedings of the 10-week trial of MP Craig Mackinlay into his 2015 election expenses revealed some interesting facts about the Tory campaign.

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The story of 2015 Mackinlay election campaign

The story of 2015 Mackinlay election campaign

The 2015 General Election pitted Ukip against the Tories in a bitter campaign in Kent that resulted in an MP going on trial.

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MP not guilty of election expenses fraud

MP not guilty of election expenses fraud

An MP has been found not guilty of falsifying election expenses in the General Election of 2015.

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GPs urged to save stroke unit facing closure

GPs urged to save stroke unit facing closure

Plans to shut a stroke unit should be stopped based on new evidence, it has been argued.

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MP backs controversial no-deal Brexit ferry contract

MP backs controversial no-deal Brexit ferry contract

Reassurances have been given that Seaborne Freight will not receive any government money unless it delivers ferry services.

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Parents tricked into handing over cash by hackers

Parents tricked into handing over cash by hackers

A private school has confirmed a data breach and that some of its parents have fallen for the scam.

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Car flips onto roof on Thanet Way

Car flips onto roof on Thanet Way

A man has been taken to hospital after a car overturned on the London-bound carriageway of the Thanet Way.

Inquest opens into deaths of 'murdered' twins

Inquest opens into deaths of 'murdered' twins

Mystery still remains over the death of 23-month-old twins, who police suspect were murdered by their mother, an inquest has heard.

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