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Tory fighting Farage owns immigration website

Tory fighting Farage owns immigration website

The candidate fighting for the Tories against Nigel Farage owns a website dedicated to encouraging Hungarians to work in UK.

Predator jailed after copycat sex attack on girl

Predator jailed after copycat sex attack on girl

A paedophile is behind bars for the second time - after using his earlier attacks as a blueprint for more horrific sex crimes.

Air ambulance called after man, 25, hit by car

Air ambulance called after man, 25, hit by car

Emergency crews including the air ambulance were called to a town centre road after a 25-year-old man was hit by a car.

Young dad 'died after crazed reaction to stag trip drugs'

Young dad 'died after crazed reaction to stag trip drugs'

A mother says her son's death on a stag trip to Amsterdam should serve as a salutary lesson to others.

Former foreign secretary joins Thanet election battle

Former foreign secretary joins Thanet election battle

William Hague became the latest high-profile Conservative figure to visit east Kent.

Boris Johnson on campaign trail in Kent

Boris Johnson on campaign trail in Kent

London Mayor Boris Johnson brought the election campaign to life today with a visit to Kent that was both chaotic and entertaining.

Drug addict lies to judge about having cancer

Drug addict lies to judge about having cancer

A drug addict avoided going straight to prison after he lied to a judge about having cancer.

Gate tumble to another defeat

Gate tumble to another defeat

Margate's stumble towards the play-offs continued with a home defeat by VCD, who boosted their own survival chances.

An unexpected encounter...

An unexpected encounter...

Here's what happened when political rivals Diane Abbott and Iain Duncan Smith unexpectedly bumped into each other on the campaign trail in Kent today.

Emergency crews called after car hits telegraph pole

Emergency crews called after car hits telegraph pole

Traffic backed up after two cars collided and then one smashed into a telegraph pole in a busy road.

Welcome mats added to Ukip immigration poster

Welcome mats added to Ukip immigration poster

Protesters have defaced a Ukip poster attacking the Tories' immigration policy... with welcome mats.

Lib Dem Russ takes steps to highlight issues

Lib Dem Russ takes steps to highlight issues

A candidate standing for election in South Thanet is tackling day-long coastal walk.

Ukip likened to BNP in row triggered by Labour letter

Ukip likened to BNP in row triggered by Labour letter

A letter from Labour has sparked a row after it likened Ukip to the BNP.

Theresa May on campaign trail in Kent

Theresa May on campaign trail in Kent

The Home Secretary Theresa May has been on the campaign trail in Kent today as polls continue to show there is no frontrunner in the battle for votes.

Explosion causes town centre blackout

Explosion causes town centre blackout

A small explosion at a substation in the centre of Ramsgate caused a blackout for more than 1,500 businesses and homes earlier today.

Woman knocked to ground in alleyway robbery

Woman knocked to ground in alleyway robbery

Police want witnesses after a woman was knocked to the floor and had her purse snatched by two robbers in an alleyway.

Exclusive: Ukip manifesto pledge to re-open Manston

Exclusive: Ukip manifesto pledge to re-open Manston

A specific commitment to re-open Manston Airport will be included in the Ukip election manifesto when it launches tomorrow.

Farage claims credit for airport interest

Farage claims credit for airport interest

Ukip's leader used a party rally in Margate to attack rivals over their approach to Manston's future.

Farage back on the campaign trail in county

Farage back on the campaign trail in county

Ukip leader Nigel Farage is in Broadstairs this afternoon as he continues his campaign to win the South Thanet seat.

Motorcyclist treated for leg injuries

Motorcyclist treated for leg injuries

Police and ambulance crews were called to an accident involving a car and motorbike.

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