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Glamour model among gang jailed for gun offences

Glamour model among gang jailed for gun offences

Three men and a glamour model have been jailed for a total of almost 30 years for firearms offences, after an armed police chase on the M2.

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Murder accused 'booted victim in head like penalty kick'

Murder accused 'booted victim in head like penalty kick'

A man died after being kicked in the head with "an almighty toe punt" during a "vicious" attack, a murder trial heard.

Two in court accused of murder

Two in court accused of murder

Two men go on trial today accused of murdering a man whose body was found in a house.

Shop worker shot in the neck

Shop worker shot in the neck

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery after a shop worker was shot in the neck with an air gun.

Drink-driving policeman sacked without notice

Drink-driving policeman sacked without notice

A police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after admitting drink-driving.

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Drugs factory run from garage

Drugs factory run from garage

A man is behind bars after police seized 50kg of drugs with a street value of up to £100,000 from a garage in a residential street.

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Armed police arrest man after robbery bid

Armed police arrest man after robbery bid

A man has been arrested after armed police descended on a high street amid reports a shop worker had been attacked in a robbery bid.

Neighbours save woman's life in blaze

Neighbours save woman's life in blaze

A woman owes her life to quick-thinking neighbours, who dashed into her blazing home to rescue her as she slept.

Rogers: Gate a match for anyone

Rogers: Gate a match for anyone

Skipper James Rogers believes the form Margate are in at the moment they shouldn't fear anyone in the Bostik Premier.

Man found dead on pavement named

Man found dead on pavement named

Police have named a pedestrian found dead on a pavement and have arrested a man on suspicion of assault and theft.

Child airlifted to hospital from school

Child airlifted to hospital from school

A girl has been flown to hospital after being injured in a sports accident at a school.

Marathon walk provides charity boost

Marathon walk provides charity boost

Around £4,000 has been raised for a charity by a group who took on a 26-mile hike.

Coxswain hands over wheel after 40 years

Coxswain hands over wheel after 40 years

An RNLI volunteer is standing down after more than 40 years of service, including 12 as coxswain.

Ukip under fire as split shakes up local party

Ukip under fire as split shakes up local party

The future control of a council is in doubt after a dozen Ukip councillors announced they were leaving the party.

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Essuman relishing Gate opportunity

Essuman relishing Gate opportunity

George Essuman says he is delighted to have signed for Margate and even happier that his debut against Lowestoft on Saturday ended with a clean sheet.

Council could lose control of housing targets

Council could lose control of housing targets

An authority's failure to endorse its draft housing strategy in a dispute about the future of a former airport site could have major consequences.

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Rogue surgeon could cost NHS £2 million

Rogue surgeon could cost NHS £2 million

A medical professional who duped his way into a lucrative job has had 19 cases of negligence raised against him.

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'He was a dear friend'

'He was a dear friend'

More than 500 people - including past and present RNLI crews - attended the funeral of charity veteran Ron Cannon.

Charity project opens new hub

Charity project opens new hub

A learning disability project run by East Kent Mencap has opened a new hub.

Team-of-the-week

Team-of-the-week

Steve Watt is our top manager for the second week running - find out which players have made the XI.

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