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Squatter jailed after 'decorating' property dressed as builder

Squatter jailed after 'decorating' property dressed as builder

A squatter dressed as a builder and started redecorating after entering property undergoing renovation work.

Sex offender barred from hugging doll in dock

Sex offender barred from hugging doll in dock

A defendant who believes they're a five-year-old girl sat in a court's dock hugging a large doll and sucking their thumb.

GEEK festival heads to amusement park

GEEK festival heads to amusement park

A gamer convention is on the move in a change of venue for next year's gathering.

Is this the worst Christmas tree in Kent?

Is this the worst Christmas tree in Kent?

Is this the county's least-decorated festive centrepiece? Organisers have defended the festive tree, but what do you think?

Blades boss leads support for Bayliss

Blades boss leads support for Bayliss

Alistair Bayliss admits he has been overwhelmed by the goodwill he has been shown since agreeing to become Margate chairman.

Evacuation after fire at residential home

Evacuation after fire at residential home

Up to 30 people got out of a residential home after fire erupted

Man led to safety after flat fire

Man led to safety after flat fire

A block of flats was evacuated and a man led to safety after a fire broke out in a property on the top floor.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway set to re-open

Dreamland's Scenic Railway set to re-open

It is hoped the Scenic Railway will soon be up and running after Dreamland finally received a vital part for repairs.

Foster injury update

Foster injury update

Margate manager Nikki Bull has received some good news after learning Alfie Foster’s injury is not as serious as first thought.

The town where Christmas is behind bars

The town where Christmas is behind bars

Christmas spirit is caged this year for shoppers in one Kent town.

Kent Bake Off star to appear in Christmas special

Kent Bake Off star to appear in Christmas special

A Great British Bake Off semi-finalist who lives in Kent will return to the iconic tent for the BBC's final two episodes.

Chairman's exit 'not a surprise'

Chairman's exit 'not a surprise'

Margate manager Nikki Bull says he was disappointed but not surprised to see owner/chairman John Webb quit the club.

Former Ukip councillor accused of war medal lies by MP

Former Ukip councillor accused of war medal lies by MP

A MP has criticised a constituent and former Ukip councillor over fake medal claims.

Pet dog sick after eating palm oil on beach

Pet dog sick after eating palm oil on beach

A couple have spoken of the moment they found out their beloved dog had been poisoned when it ate palm oil washed up on a beach.

Restauranteur guilty of historic sex offences

Restauranteur guilty of historic sex offences

A Kent restauranteur has been convicted of historic sex crimes after a jury was shown a pair of black frilly knickers.

Life's great at Gate

Life's great at Gate

Young striker Victor Adeboyejo says the reason he has swapped life at Leyton Orient for Margate is to get more game time.

Now Gate chairman walks

Now Gate chairman walks

Just days after the departure of long-serving secretary Ken Tomlinson, Margate have been hit by the resignation of owner/chairman John Webb.

Woman in her 70s hit by car

Woman in her 70s hit by car

There were delays earlier after an elderly lady was hit at a zebra crossing in a busy town.

Man kidnapped couple after Tesco crash

Man kidnapped couple after Tesco crash

A couple were kidnapped by a man as he fled the scene of a two-car accident at the entrance to a Tesco superstore.

£25k drugs haul seized after police spot driver with no seatbelt

£25k drugs haul seized after police spot driver with no seatbelt

A group of special constables discovered a haul of drugs worth £25,000 after trying to stop a driver for not wearing a seatbelt.

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