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House used as drug-dealing base closed

House used as drug-dealing base closed

A ban has been put in place on anyone - including the tenant - entering a house known for persistent antisocial behaviour and drug-related issues.

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Community garden saved after council u-turn

Community garden saved after council u-turn

Thanet council has backtracked over plans to sell off a garden square maintained by residents.

Fire rips through Chinese takeaway

Fire rips through Chinese takeaway

A blaze ripped through a Chinese takeaway in the early hours of the morning, destroying the ground floor.

Man 'never kicked' victim in drunken attack

Man 'never kicked' victim in drunken attack

The man accused of leaving a rival in a coma after punching and kicking him during a drunken fight told a jury “I punched him but I never kicked him".

Five Guys to close down

Five Guys to close down

Bad news for burger lovers as Five Guys has announced one of its Kent branches is to close down.

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Policeman in court after 'graveyard incident'

Policeman in court after 'graveyard incident'

A policeman has appeared in court accused of misconduct in a public office.

Woman's jaw fractured in headbutt attack

Woman's jaw fractured in headbutt attack

A woman headbutted by a vicious lover was given tablets by a hospital doctor for concussion and sent home, a court has heard.

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Mum died after seizure

Mum died after seizure

Details have emerged of a 999 call made by the boyfriend of a woman who was crying in pain.

Family's plea following death of motorcyclist

Family's plea following death of motorcyclist

The grieving family of a husband-to-be killed in a tragic crash have urged highways officials to mark the side of a road to prevent future deaths.

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Man hospitalised after 'brutal attack'

Man hospitalised after 'brutal attack'

A man was left with life-changing injuries after being punched to the ground then kicked in the head, a court heard.

Driver flees after car overturns

Driver flees after car overturns

Police are hunting a driver after a car smashed into a wall and ended up on its roof.

Town to get Monopoly edition

Town to get Monopoly edition

A seaside town is set to get its very own version of Monopoly, and creators are looking for your suggestions on landmarks to feature.

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Gate look to bounce back

Gate look to bounce back

Margate face Lewes on Saturday in the Bostik Premier after picking up just a point over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Chase and Status to play in Kent

Chase and Status to play in Kent

Electronic band Chase and Status are set to play a DJ set in Kent this winter.

Man found dead at fairground was in 70s

Man found dead at fairground was in 70s

A man found dead at a former fairground was in his 70s, police say.

Man offers drugs to woman near kids' play park

Man offers drugs to woman near kids' play park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man approached a woman, put his arm around her and made suggestive comments.

Man plucked from sea in lifeboat rescue

Man plucked from sea in lifeboat rescue

A man was rescued by lifeboat crews after getting into difficulty out of his depth off the Kent coast.

Man dies at former fairground

Man dies at former fairground

Police say the death of a man at a former seaside fairground remains "unexplained."

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Police car involved in crash

Police car involved in crash

A police car has been involved in a crash along a main route in a seaside town.

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Big win for couple due to marry

Big win for couple due to marry

A text message was all it took for a woman to win a £1,000 cash prize.

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