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Dreamland has cost an extra £2m

Dreamland has cost an extra £2m

Despite rising costs, council officers say a £2 million overspend will not affect tax payers.

Revealed: The real face of Facebook 'teenager'

Revealed: The real face of Facebook 'teenager'

More than 80 youngsters were tricked into sending explicit photos to this middle-aged pervert - but they're still unaware they were victims!

Man ambushed by robbers wearing hockey masks

Man ambushed by robbers wearing hockey masks

Police have released CCTV images after two robbers wearing hockey masks knocked a man to the ground and stole his laptop as he stood at a cashpoint.

More talks over Manston buyout

More talks over Manston buyout

After differences emerged between councillors and a possible American partner over Manston, there are to be fresh confidential talks on buying it.

Nigel Farage launches EU campaign in Kent

Nigel Farage launches EU campaign in Kent

Nigel Farage launched Ukip's campaign for Britain to quit the EU, telling the audience at Margate's Winter Gardens: We want our country back.

Do you remember the first time? Jarvis visits reopened Dreamland

Do you remember the first time? Jarvis visits reopened Dreamland

Pulp star Jarvis Cocker gave his seal of approval to the reopened Dreamland when he visited Margate this weekend.

Labour's Jeremy Corbyn speaks at leadership rally in Kent

Labour's Jeremy Corbyn speaks at leadership rally in Kent

Creating jobs is the key to winning county's Ukip voters back to Labour says left-wing contender

Jeremy Corbyn to speak in Kent today

Jeremy Corbyn to speak in Kent today

The front runner in the Labour leadership contest will address supporters at rally later today.

Diver jailed for two years for fraud involving historic cannons

Diver jailed for two years for fraud involving historic cannons

A diver faces two years in prison after attempting fraud involving five historic cannons.

Ukip candidate brands dead Syrian boy's parents 'greedy for the good life'

Ukip candidate brands dead Syrian boy's parents 'greedy for the good life'

A former Kent parliamentary candidate has claimed the parents of dead Syrian boy Aylan Al-Kurdi were 'greedy for the good life in Europe.'

EastEnders scenes shot in Kent to run this evening

EastEnders scenes shot in Kent to run this evening

Scenes shot at the Kent seaside will feature on tonight's episode of EastEnders.

Government uses emergency planning powers for lorry park

Government uses emergency planning powers for lorry park

The government has used emergency powers to give the go-ahead to a temporary lorry park at the former Manston airport - without a public consultation.

Corbyn heads to Margate in leadership rally

Corbyn heads to Margate in leadership rally

With just a week to go before party members decide who should lead Labour, the bookies' favourite heads to Thanet for a final rally

Man wearing onesie arrested for 'attacking pensioner'

Man wearing onesie arrested for 'attacking pensioner'

A man wearing a leopard print onesie was arrested after allegedly attacking a disabled pensioner in a wheelchair.

Teenager's safe sex message

Teenager's safe sex message

A Margate teenager has created a short film urging peers to practice safe sex after statistics reveal under 24s are responsible for half of STDs.

Crews called to flooded bungalow

Crews called to flooded bungalow

Occupants have been left needing rehousing after a water main burst in the early hours of this morning.

Boy seriously hurt in meat cleaver street attack

Boy seriously hurt in meat cleaver street attack

A boy reported to have been slashed three times with a meat cleaver has been flown to a London hospital.

10-man Darts win at Gate

10-man Darts win at Gate

Dartford beat Margate 2-0 on Saturday despite having Lee Burns sent off early in the second half.

Thousands flock to Kent Pride parade

Thousands flock to Kent Pride parade

A seaside town has transformed into a sea of rainbow colours as crowds descend today to support the LGBT community.

Animal rights protesters arrested at port

Animal rights protesters arrested at port

Protesters against live animal exports were arrested while trying to block six lorries of live sheep from entering the Port of Ramsgate last night.

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