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Eccentric explorers inspect shoppers

Eccentric explorers inspect shoppers

Pictures: Were you under the scrutiny of a big magnifying glass or trapped in a net like an unusual creature at a shopping centre?

Junior doctor protest in town centre

Junior doctor protest in town centre

People have been protesting in support of the NHS and the fight junior doctors are having over contract negotiations.

Bull dedicates win to Gate youngster Chris Dale

Bull dedicates win to Gate youngster Chris Dale

Margate boss Nikki Bull says the club are dedicating the Vanarama National South win over Hemel Hempstead to Youth Team player Chris Dale.

Lifeline for Gate

Lifeline for Gate

Margate ended a run of 10 successive defeats with a 4-3 win over Hemel Hempstead to keep their hopes of staying in National League South alive.

British astronaut speaks to pupils live from space

British astronaut speaks to pupils live from space

Students across Kent asked astronaut Tim Peake questions about his time and work aboard the International Space Station during a live link up.

Fire at electricity substation

Fire at electricity substation

A caravan park was left without power after an electricity substation caught alight.

Kent schools ready for out-of-this-world experience

Kent schools ready for out-of-this-world experience

Pupils across the county are counting down the moments until their direct radio contact with astronaut Tim Peake blasts off later today.

Turner to be on £20 note

Turner to be on £20 note

The Bank of England governor has visited Kent to reveal the next face on a £20 note - and he has connections to the county.

Video: Man caught on camera punching dog

Video: Man caught on camera punching dog

A shocking video of a man punching a cowering dog and then waving to an onlooker has been released - in a bid to catch the culprit.

Baking celebrity's first book hits shelves

Baking celebrity's first book hits shelves

Great British Bake Off finalist Chetna Makan launches book full of Indian recipes inspired by her childhood.

Bull: Every place is up for grabs

Bull: Every place is up for grabs

Nikki Bull may have limited options but intends taking his time over naming his final 11 to face Hemel Hempstead.

Beach visitors help save windsurfer

Beach visitors help save windsurfer

Lifeboat crews have praised vigilant beachgoers who kept watch over a struggling windsurfer until his rescue.

Rapist tied victim up and held her prisoner

Rapist tied victim up and held her prisoner

A vile rapist who subjected a woman to a horrendous attack before tying her up and pushing a sock in her mouth has been locked up for nine years.

Robber stole £10k in 'terrifying' shop raid

Robber stole £10k in 'terrifying' shop raid

A dangerous robber who interrogated a shop worker before stealing £10,000 from the safe has been locked up for a total of 16 years.

Family pays tribute to 'beautiful' girl

Family pays tribute to 'beautiful' girl

A grieving family has paid tribute to a Kent woman who died suddenly aged 23 in Australia, as an appeal is launched to help pay for funeral costs.

Another Thanet GP surgery could close

Another Thanet GP surgery could close

More than 3,800 patients have been told they might need to find alternative arrangements for their healthcare as another GP surgery faces closure.

Ever had a spaghetti craving you just can't shake?

Ever had a spaghetti craving you just can't shake?

We've had a look at five similarities between Milan and Margate as new ad campaign featuring a train route between the two is launched.

RNLI alter boathouse plan after objections

RNLI alter boathouse plan after objections

Plans for a new RNLI lifeboat and boathouse station have been resubmitted to councillors after public opposition.

Drug farm couple share final kiss before jail

Drug farm couple share final kiss before jail

A couple convicted of drugs offences kissed each other goodbye in the dock before being taken away.

Graffiti repeated at clean-up area

Graffiti repeated at clean-up area

Steps on a Kent seafront which were in the process of being painted have been targeted by vandals three nights in a row.

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