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MP's election expenses trial delayed

MP's election expenses trial delayed

The trial of Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay over alleged false election expenses has been delayed for legal reasons.

Drink driver drove car at home and stabbed himself

Drink driver drove car at home and stabbed himself

A ‘paralytic’ electrician went on a Boxing Day drink and drug binge which ended with him attacking four people after driving his car at a house.

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'Grenade' detonated at beach

'Grenade' detonated at beach

The bomb squad were called to a Kent beach this evening after a device was found.

Planning inspectorate raises doubts over Manston plan

Planning inspectorate raises doubts over Manston plan

Manston consortium insists bid to re-open Thanet airport still on track

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Four 'assaulted' on beach

Four 'assaulted' on beach

Two teenagers are among four people arrested after reports of an assault on a beach.

Pupil arrested over 'drug dealing' at school

Pupil arrested over 'drug dealing' at school

A grammar pupil has been expelled and arrested on suspicion of dealing MDMA at school.

Hospital staff brand MP's error 'damaging'

Hospital staff brand MP's error 'damaging'

A mistake by MP Rosie Duffield has had a “damaging effect” on a hospital’s special care baby unit, staff have claimed.

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Childhood cancer survivor joins fight

Childhood cancer survivor joins fight

A woman who survived childhood cancer is calling for people to join the fight against the disease.

MP demands right for Gibraltar to elect representative

MP demands right for Gibraltar to elect representative

A Kent MP is calling for Gibraltar to be given the right to elect an MP to Westminster, as the UK is set to leave the EU.

Girl, 17, 'sexually assaulted'

Girl, 17, 'sexually assaulted'

A CCTV image of a man has been released by police after a girl was reportedly a victim of a sexual offence.

Fundraiser set up for seriously injured cyclist

Fundraiser set up for seriously injured cyclist

A fundraiser has been set up after a 22-year-old cyclist was hit by a coach, suffering serious injuries.

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Luke's legacy lives on

Luke's legacy lives on

After another successful year of fundraising, the Luke’s Legacy team has made a donation to YouCan Youth Cancer Support.

Racists 'targeted our one-year-old son'

Racists 'targeted our one-year-old son'

A clergyman has told of his family’s “life of hell” facing racist abuse from one of their neighbours.

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Cyclist suffers serious injuries in coach crash

Cyclist suffers serious injuries in coach crash

A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a coach.

Drunk teenager crashed into flat living room

Drunk teenager crashed into flat living room

A judge says it was 'sheer good fortune' a five-year-old was not killed when a car ploughed into a family home.

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Dozens of mopeds stolen in one month

Dozens of mopeds stolen in one month

More than 25 mopeds and motorcycles have been reported stolen in one district in just one month.

'Ultimate thrill ride' comes to theme park

'Ultimate thrill ride' comes to theme park

Planning permission has been granted for a new ultimate thrill ride at Dreamland.

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Airport application 'temporarily' withdrawn

Airport application 'temporarily' withdrawn

The consortium behind a bid to secure Manston as an airport has 'temporarily' withdrawn its bid to take control the site.

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Plans submitted to transform former airport

Plans submitted to transform former airport

A planning application has been submitted to transform a former airport with 3,700 new homes and commercial space set to create 11,000 jobs.

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Protesters storm factory

Protesters storm factory

Six people have been arrested after a factory in Kent was occupied by protesters who say the site is owned by an Israeli weapons manufacturer.

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