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Police at scene of 'serious altercation'

Police at scene of 'serious altercation'

An investigation is underway following a violent disturbance in a Kent town.

Tower blocks safety checks after Grenfell

Tower blocks safety checks after Grenfell

Cladding material on a district's high rise blocks will be examined after the London tragedy.

Firefighters' battle on the hottest day

Firefighters' battle on the hottest day

Fire crews tackled a woodland blaze in sweltering temperatures.

Arrest after late night car crash

Arrest after late night car crash

A man is in police custody after a car reportedly collided with traffic lights.

Balcony collapse drama

Balcony collapse drama

A first floor balcony partially collapsed and hung over the pavement below.

Pregnant woman locked out in busy fire crew shift

Pregnant woman locked out in busy fire crew shift

A fire stations had five callouts is seven hours in a long nightshift

'Who knows what else is down there?'

'Who knows what else is down there?'

What connects a box of elephant toenails, a penguin collected by Shackleton and a monkey from Dreamland?

Dickens festival kick-starts in Broadstairs today

Dickens festival kick-starts in Broadstairs today

The annual festival, now in its 80th year, begins today.

Bogus window cleaners target areas in Thanet

Bogus window cleaners target areas in Thanet

Police are warning home owners to be aware of bogus window cleaners.

Signed Back to the Future DeLorean car comes to Thanet

Signed Back to the Future DeLorean car comes to Thanet

Head to this popular shopping centre this weekend to see Back to the Future DeLorean car signed by Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd.

Councillor considers Ukip leadership bid

Councillor considers Ukip leadership bid

A Kent politician says he would put adult social care at the heart of his campaign if he became leader of one of the UK's main political parties.

Man charged with attempted rape

Man charged with attempted rape

A man is due in court accused to trying to rape a "mentally disordered" woman.

Police appeal for witnesses after biker suffers serious injuries

Police appeal for witnesses after biker suffers serious injuries

A man riding a Harley Davidson was airlifted to a London hospital after he was involved in a serious collision.

Top band set to headline Dreamland event

Top band set to headline Dreamland event

An estimated 15,000 people are flocking to Margate today for a day-long music festival featuring Gorillaz.

Men forced into car and threatened with gun

Men forced into car and threatened with gun

A drug dealer brandishing a hammer smashed his way into a flat as he sought to confront one of his victims over debts.

South and North Thanet election results

South and North Thanet election results

Sir Roger Gale and Craig Mackinlay have been reelected to North and South Thanet respectively.

South Thanet results announced

South Thanet results announced

Election results announced for South Thanet, with Craig Mackinlay re-elected.

North Thanet results announced

North Thanet results announced

Roger Gale re-elected for North Thanet.

Arrest after seven cars are damaged

Arrest after seven cars are damaged

The 34-year-old is due to appear before magistrates today.

Watt and Brown extend contracts at Gate

Watt and Brown extend contracts at Gate

Margate boss Steve Watt and assistant Steve Brown have agreed new deals.

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