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Mourners "disgusted" at church rule

Mourners "disgusted" at church rule

Sentimental items have been removed memorial stones in the grounds of a church, provoking an angry response from families.

Boyfriend's tributes after woman killed in Thai crash

Boyfriend's tributes after woman killed in Thai crash

A Kent man fears he may be charged after his girlfriend and their unborn child were killed in a scooter crash in Thailand.

Three fire engines sent to hospital blaze

Three fire engines sent to hospital blaze

Fire crews were sent to tackle a fire in the plant room of a Kent hospital.

Alleged gang rapist: 'I was in bed with my wife'

Alleged gang rapist: 'I was in bed with my wife'

A takeaway owner accused of taking part in the gang rape of a drunk teenager who asked for directions has told a jury he was asleep with his wife.

Dog gets trapped in railings while chasing pigeon

Dog gets trapped in railings while chasing pigeon

A pigeon had the last laugh when a dog got trapped in railings while chasing it.

Kent MP likely to learn fate over expenses charges before election

Kent MP likely to learn fate over expenses charges before election

South Thanet Conservative candidate Craig Mackinlay could learn if he is to face charges over 2015 expenses before the general election.

Car mounts bank and rolls several times

Car mounts bank and rolls several times

Emergency services have been dealing with a one car collision after it went up a bank and rolled several times.

Appeal launched after thieves target charity shop

Appeal launched after thieves target charity shop

An appeal has been launched for donations after money was stolen from a charity shop during a break-in.

Fire caused by baby bottle steriliser on hob

Fire caused by baby bottle steriliser on hob

Firefighters rushed to a property after a resident returned home to find alarms sounding and smoke billowing from the building.

Police release e-fit after jewellery and cash stolen

Police release e-fit after jewellery and cash stolen

Police have released a computer-generated image of a man they want to trace after cash and jewellery was stolen from a house

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

An attacker stole a wallet from the 87-year-old victim's trouser pocket after pushing him to the ground in a violent robbery.

'I will end your life tonight'

'I will end your life tonight'

A man high on drugs who armed himself and stormed into his ex-lover's home threatening to kill her has been jailed.

Dangerous driver jailed after crash seriously injures teenagers

Dangerous driver jailed after crash seriously injures teenagers

A driver has been jailed after crashing into a beauty salon, seriously injuring himself and two teenagers and causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Teenage girl 'gang-raped after asking for directions'

Teenage girl 'gang-raped after asking for directions'

A 16-year-old drunk girl was led to a "grubby" flat and repeatedly raped by four men after asking for directions, a court heard.

Manston's best hopes of re-opening remain with RiverOak says Sir Roger

Manston's best hopes of re-opening remain with RiverOak says Sir Roger

North Thanet parliamentary hopeful Sir Roger Gale queries news of another Manston contender.

Fire destroys part of children's play area

Fire destroys part of children's play area

Part of a popular children's play area has been destroyed following a fire.

£100m US plan to revive airport site

£100m US plan to revive airport site

A US firm is looking to revive Manston airport as a base for aviation activities - with a £100m investment.

The only way is up

The only way is up

Margate boss Steve Watt believes finishing bottom of the table summed up their season.

Six arrested after armed police descend

Six arrested after armed police descend

Six people have been arrested after armed police were called to a residential street.

Delays clear after car and motorcycle crash

Delays clear after car and motorcycle crash

Earlier delays have now cleared following an accident on a busy road.

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