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School rated zero by food hygiene inspectors

School rated zero by food hygiene inspectors

A school has been told it must urgently improve after being handed a zero by food hygiene officers.

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Town hits spot for film trailer

Town hits spot for film trailer

A trailer for a film about the life of comedian Eric Morecambe has used a coastal town as its backdrop.

Luke's legacy lives on

Luke's legacy lives on

Friends of a young teacher who lost his battle with cancer four years ago are set to continue his fundraising work with a charity gala.

A dazzling display of colour and music

A dazzling display of colour and music

Hundreds lined the streets in Margate for the town's annual carnival.

Abandoned double decker's trail of destruction

Abandoned double decker's trail of destruction

A bus found abandoned in the early hours of this morning left a trail of destruction behind it.

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Platinum party as Bobbie and Ted reach 70 years

Platinum party as Bobbie and Ted reach 70 years

A couple who fell in love in the aftermath of the Second World War have celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Man injured after a rubbish fire spread to garages and another property

Man injured after a rubbish fire spread to garages and another property

A fire crew was called when rubbish caught alight and spread to garages and the rear of another property, injuring a man.

Travellers move on site for fifth time

Travellers move on site for fifth time

An illegal camp has been set up on playing fields for the fifth time this year just days before bollards and fencing were set to be installed.

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Bikes confiscated during police crackdown on antisocial behaviour

Bikes confiscated during police crackdown on antisocial behaviour

Seven teenagers had their bikes confiscated by police as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour.

Bracelet stolen in distraction burglary

Bracelet stolen in distraction burglary

A bracelet has been stolen after a woman in her 60s was targeted during a distraction burglary.

'Good Samaritan' cleared of rape

'Good Samaritan' cleared of rape

A man accused of raping a homeless woman after he had offered her a cup of tea "because it was cold" has been cleared by a jury.

Drunk slashed ex in the face

Drunk slashed ex in the face

A man who was high on cocaine and drink slashed the mother of his child with a kitchen knife in a “jealous drunken rage”.

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Safe containing rare coins swiped

Safe containing rare coins swiped

A safe containing rare coins, heirloom jewellery and passports has been stolen from a house.

Thief loots house in fake police raid

Thief loots house in fake police raid

A man entered a house shouting that he was a police officer before stealing cash and jewellery.

Homeless dad died after smoking crack cocaine

Homeless dad died after smoking crack cocaine

A dad with a baby just months old died after smoking crack cocaine, an inquest has heard.

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Flytippers handed hefty fines

Flytippers handed hefty fines

A man who dumped 100 sacks of rubbish and a woman who slung waste in an alleyway behind her home have been prosecuted.

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Water gala a thrill for thousands

Water gala a thrill for thousands

With plenty of entertainment - including a robot and fireworks - thousands enjoyed this annual water gala.

Music hall closes for restructure

Music hall closes for restructure

A music hall has cancelled a festival after closing its doors temporarily to go carry out a restructure.

Wind farm extension plans submitted

Wind farm extension plans submitted

Plans have been submitted for a wind farm to be extended by up to 34 turbines by 2023.

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Travellers pitch up on seafront land

Travellers pitch up on seafront land

About a dozen caravans have set up on a piece of land near the seafront.

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