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US presidential candidate's brother to speak at event

US presidential candidate's brother to speak at event

The brother of a US presidential candidate will speak in an emergency conference on the NHS.

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Man arrested after group behaving 'suspiciously'

Man arrested after group behaving 'suspiciously'

A man has been arrested after police were called to a report of a group of men behaving 'suspiciously'.

First female player in youth league

First female player in youth league

One football club is celebrating after their player became the first female to play in the Kent Youth League since it formed in 1981.

Consultation events after council no vote

Consultation events after council no vote

RiverOak Manston consultation events get underway this week following council's vote on Local Plan.

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Emergency services called after car flips

Emergency services called after car flips

A road has been closed in both directions after a car overturned in a crash involving two vehicles.

Charity's pledge to tackle loneliness

Charity's pledge to tackle loneliness

Following the announcement that Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a minister for loneliness, we look at how one charity is tackling the issue.

High-speed police chase

High-speed police chase

Police scrambled a helicopter and used thermal-imaging cameras to catch a dangerous driver after he avoided two stinger traps.

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Watt's walking wounded

Watt's walking wounded

Steve Watt admits he will probably need to take a roll call in the dressing room before selecting his side for Tuesday's home game against Thurrock.

Police called to crash scene

Police called to crash scene

Emergency services have been called out to a crash in which a person is said to have minor injuries.

Fundraiser smashes target

Fundraiser smashes target

A fundraiser for the air ambulance, set up after a postman was hit by a suspected drink-driver while out on his rounds, has exceeded its target.

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Family restaurant given damning hygiene rating

Family restaurant given damning hygiene rating

A Brewers Fayre restaurant has been told it requires major improvement after receiving a low food hygiene rating.

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Victim in a serious condition in hospital after attack

Victim in a serious condition in hospital after attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 50s was seriously hurt during a town centre fracas.

Man arrested after Class A drugs raid

Man arrested after Class A drugs raid

A 31-year-old was arrested after drugs and phones found in a car led to a police property search.

'Another unbelievable council fiasco'

'Another unbelievable council fiasco'

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has hit out at the council after he was not allowed into a special meeting because it was 'full up'.

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Man who killed love rival with knife cleared of murder

Man who killed love rival with knife cleared of murder

A man has been acquitted of murdering a love rival after hurling a knife at him through an open car window.

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Lead stolen from listed building

Lead stolen from listed building

A town council has condemned thieves who stole lead from a Grade II listed building's roof.

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Gate proving credentials

Gate proving credentials

Steve Watt admits Margate’s displays against Bostik Premier title contenders Billericay and Dulwich Hamlet have left him with mixed feelings.

Head teacher brands pupil premium 'bonkers'

Head teacher brands pupil premium 'bonkers'

The man in charge of five Kent schools also claimed the scheme for disadvantaged families is 'patronising'.

Murder trial jury retires to consider verdict

Murder trial jury retires to consider verdict

Defence barrister tells trial 'He’s not some sort of champion knife-thrower.'

'I was aiming at the car'

'I was aiming at the car'

The man accused of murdering a love rival by throwing a knife five metres through a car window has said he didn't want to hurt his victim.

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