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Police in five-hour stand-off with couple on building roof

Police in five-hour stand-off with couple on building roof

Police were called in the early hours of the morning after a couple were seen on the roof of an insecure, empty building.

Man charged with rape

Man charged with rape

A man has appeared in court charged with rape - as police search for a fast food worker who went to the alleged victim's aid.

MP to stand trial over election expenses next year

MP to stand trial over election expenses next year

Kent MP Craig Mackinlay is to stand trial next year after denying any wrongdoing over the declaration of expenses during the 2015 general election.

REACTION: Gate's perfect start

REACTION: Gate's perfect start

Steve Watt hailed Margate’s opening day Bostik Premier win at Thurrock as a great way to start the season.

Next stop: Hollywood for Farage?

Next stop: Hollywood for Farage?

The story of how Nigel Farage succeeded in the fight for Brexit could be turned into a movie - and the ex-Ukip leader knows just the man to play him.

Two arrests following railway station disturbance

Two arrests following railway station disturbance

Two arrests have been made after police and ambulance crews descended on a train station following concerns for two men lying on the platform.

Ukip loses two more councillors as it clings to power

Ukip loses two more councillors as it clings to power

Two Ukip councillors have quit and will sit as independents in a new blow to the party's leadership at Thanet council

Disturbance at railway station

Disturbance at railway station

Police and ambulance crews have descended on a railway station following a disturbance.

Shocking brawl caught on film

Shocking brawl caught on film

Footage of a shocking brawl involving dozens of people has been shared more than 500 times on social media.

Councillors lead street light fight

Councillors lead street light fight

Councillors are spearheading a campaign sparked by KCC's inability to convert 2,500 street lights are appealing for the public's help.

Pride parade doubles in size

Pride parade doubles in size

A colourful Pride celebration is underway in Kent and organisers say it has doubled in size since last year.

LGBT festival culminates with colourful parade

LGBT festival culminates with colourful parade

Thousands are expected to descend on a seaside town today for a gay and transgender celebration.

World's biggest bouncy castle hits town today

World's biggest bouncy castle hits town today

There's plenty going on across the district today including the world's biggest bouncy castle and Pride parade.

Mother's tribute to son with 'great sense of humour'

Mother's tribute to son with 'great sense of humour'

A man found dead in a park has been described as 'someone with a great sense of humour who would do anything for anyone'.

Teen arrested following distraction burglary

Teen arrested following distraction burglary

A teenager has been arrested after a lady fell victim to a distraction burglary.

Further arrest over wine bar fight

Further arrest over wine bar fight

A third man has been arrested in connection with an assault at a seaside wine bar.

McDonald's wins bid to open 24 hours despite public upset

McDonald's wins bid to open 24 hours despite public upset

A popular McDonald's has been granted permission to extend its opening hours despite a backlash from residents.

Protests as live animal exports re-start

Protests as live animal exports re-start

More than 60 campaigners blocked the path of three lorries 'crammed' with hundreds of sheep to protest against live animal exportation.

Doctor Who assistant points 'sonic screwdriver' at council

Doctor Who assistant points 'sonic screwdriver' at council

Ambitious plans to transform a former concert hall are being stalled by an authority's lack of action, says a former star of the hit TV show.

Water slide hopes going down hill

Water slide hopes going down hill

Plans to re-schedule the date to bring a super size slide to town have hit another problem.

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