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‘We could cause an awful lot of damage’

‘We could cause an awful lot of damage’

Ben Smith believes everyone in Isthmian South East is desperate for Ramsgate to slip up.

Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

The government has pledged to keep a council informed of its plans for an immigration processing centre – but stopped short of giving any details.

MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

A politician has told of how he is lucky to be alive following a diagnosis with sepsis and undergoing “extreme” surgery.

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Trio charged after ‘knives and crowbar brandished in high street fight’

Trio charged after ‘knives and crowbar brandished in high street fight’

A fight which erupted on a high street where knives and a crowbar were reportedly brandished has led to three men facing charges.

Margate’s ‘crazy’ festive schedule

Margate’s ‘crazy’ festive schedule

Boss Mark Stimson has questioned Margate’s festive schedule.

‘It’s ruined my Christmas’: Dog park given two-weeks’ notice to leave

‘It’s ruined my Christmas’: Dog park given two-weeks’ notice to leave

A much-loved dog park has announced its shock departure from its premises – after being given just two weeks’ notice to vacate the site.

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Road blocked after van and motorbike crash

Road blocked after van and motorbike crash

Police were called to help divert traffic after a road was partially blocked following a crash between a van and a motorbike.

'My small intestine almost exploded'

'My small intestine almost exploded'

Internationally renowned Kent artist Tracey Emin is stranded in Thailand after an emergency admission to hospital.

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Mass kite-flying event to remember the dead

Mass kite-flying event to remember the dead

A kite-flying event will take place on a beach next weekend in a tribute to Palestinians killed in Israel conflict.

Five-year-old 'one of most vulnerable kids in Kent'

Five-year-old 'one of most vulnerable kids in Kent'

A girl who has a rare form of epilepsy suffers multiple seizures that can even stop her breathing is one of the most vulnerable children in Kent.

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£1.5m to fix district’s public toilets in dire state of repair

£1.5m to fix district’s public toilets in dire state of repair

Public toilets in a dire state of repair will be refurbished in a “much-needed” £1.5 million makeover.

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Lorry driver on cocaine smashed into car and killed dad-of-two

Lorry driver on cocaine smashed into car and killed dad-of-two

A lorry driver was under the effects of cocaine when he smashed into the back of a stationary car, killing a father of two.

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Developer ‘set to make £30m’ after snapping up land for luxury homes

Developer ‘set to make £30m’ after snapping up land for luxury homes

A developer is expected to make £30 million after snapping up land in an exclusive seaside spot with permission to build 24 luxury homes.

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Police hunt two women after disabled passengers attacked on packed train

Police hunt two women after disabled passengers attacked on packed train

Police are hunting a duo who reportedly attacked disabled women on a train after ordering them out of their seats.

Disabled gran left lying in road for almost four hours waiting for ambulance

Disabled gran left lying in road for almost four hours waiting for ambulance

A disabled woman was left traumatised after enduring almost four hours lying in the road as she waited for an ambulance.

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Two people suffer knife injuries as gang storms home

Two people suffer knife injuries as gang storms home

Two people suffered knife injuries when a group of men forced their way into a house.

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Debt-ridden hospital trust among ‘most challenged’ in country

Debt-ridden hospital trust among ‘most challenged’ in country

An NHS trust which runs five hospitals in Kent is among the “most challenged” in the country, as its deficit grows to nearly £70m.

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‘Please don’t turn our historic village into a town’

‘Please don’t turn our historic village into a town’

A historic village is set to grow by almost 150 homes under new plans amid a strong public backlash.

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Mum’s disgust at mouldy Play-Doh children’s toys

Mum’s disgust at mouldy Play-Doh children’s toys

A mother says she was disgusted to see a collection of toys covered in mould when Christmas shopping for her children.

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Stimson’s head start

Stimson’s head start

New Margate manager Mark Stimson already knows a fair amount about the players he has inherited as he aims to turn the club’s fortunes around.

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