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Connor's coastline stroll a great success

Connor's coastline stroll a great success

Over 200 children, parents and characters in costume joined the third annual walk for the Caring for Connor campaign.

EastEnders comes to Kent

EastEnders comes to Kent

The stars of BBC soap EastEnders ventured out of Albert Square to film on location in Kent today.

Conman's lavish lifestyle after £400k scam

Conman's lavish lifestyle after £400k scam

A conman splurged £26,000 on a Porsche, £30,000 on watches and £10,000 on paintings after masterminding a grant scam.

Exclusive: I might be back says Ukip leader

Exclusive: I might be back says Ukip leader

Nigel Farage is considering standing in South Thanet at the next general election.

Dramatic rescue as seal stranded in harbour

Dramatic rescue as seal stranded in harbour

Specialist diving crews were called to help rescue a seal on a disused hovercraft slipway.

Fire breaks out in storage shed

Fire breaks out in storage shed

Emergency crews were called to tackle a blaze at the rear of a property early this morning.

Derelict pub 'torched deliberately'

Derelict pub 'torched deliberately'

Crews with six fire engines were needed to tackle a blaze thought to have been started by arsonists.

Bump up MPs' paypackets to £74,000, says Gale

Bump up MPs' paypackets to £74,000, says Gale

Sir Roger Gale has backed plans to increase parliamentary members' pay by 10%.

Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Dreamland's landmark rollercoaster will not be finished in time for the grand opening of the theme park later this month, it's been revealed.

Have you got the million pound ticket?

Have you got the million pound ticket?

With a million-pound EuroMillions ticket yet to be claimed in Kent, the search for the lucky winners has stepped up a gear.

Taiwo completes switch to Margate

Taiwo completes switch to Margate

Margate have completed their first signing of the summer by landing former Dover midfielder Solomon Taiwo in a one-season deal.

Margate pair agree new deals

Margate pair agree new deals

Margate boss Terry Brown says he is delighted after defenders Charlie Wassmer and Sam Rents commit their futures to the club.

Skipper Allen leaves Margate

Skipper Allen leaves Margate

Former Gillingham captain and Margate skipper Charlie Allen has left the club by mutual agreement.

Water sent shooting into sky as main bursts

Water sent shooting into sky as main bursts

Homes and cars were drenched as a water main burst, sending the deluge as high as the roofs of neighbouring properties.

Police admit investigation failures after death of cyclist

Police admit investigation failures after death of cyclist

The parents of a cyclist killed in a lorry crash are considering legal action against police who have admitted failing to investigate the tragedy.

Lover who put girlfriend through decades of hell jailed

Lover who put girlfriend through decades of hell jailed

A man who threatened to bury his girlfriend - after more than 20 years of abusing her - has been banned from Thanet for 10 years.

Head teacher under fire for banning skinny trousers

Head teacher under fire for banning skinny trousers

Teachers have been slammed for turning away dozens of "incorrectly dressed" pupils - including one youngster wearing skinny trousers.

Laughter, up front and personal

Laughter, up front and personal

Alternative comedy is coming to the Ramsgate Music Hall, with stars including Lee Nelson, Milton Jones and Alun Cochrane.

Southeastern train crashes into tree

Southeastern train crashes into tree

Services continue after a train crashed into a tree that had fallen onto the line.

Police hunt driver who fled crash scene

Police hunt driver who fled crash scene

Police want to find the driver of a blue Mercedes which crashed into a parked taxi, leaving a passenger injured

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