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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.

Play-offs for Margate

Play-offs for Margate

Margate can no longer win the Ryman League Premier Division title after losing at Leatherhead.

Manston owners consider formal complaint

Manston owners consider formal complaint

The pair who bought the former airport are considering a formal complaint to the Electoral Commission after a minister's announcement on its future.

Stones title hopes boosted as Margate draw 4-4 with Hendon

Stones title hopes boosted as Margate draw 4-4 with Hendon

The two Ryans - James and Moss - scored twice as Margate come from behind three times to lead - only to concede late equaliser in eight-goal thriller.

Nigel Farage rolls out pledge of Manston Airport support

Nigel Farage rolls out pledge of Manston Airport support

The latest stage of Nigel Farage’s South Thanet election campaign took off at Manston today.

Baby assessed by paramedics after electrical fire

Baby assessed by paramedics after electrical fire

A six-week-old baby suffered minor smoke inhalation after an electrical fire at a home.

Pub Landlord arrives in fire engine as campaign continues

Pub Landlord arrives in fire engine as campaign continues

Al Murray arrived in Kent in a fire engine today to hand in his nomination paperwork as FUKP leader as his general election campaign continues.

'Where's Nigel?' campaign launched

'Where's Nigel?' campaign launched

Tories have fired a broadside at Ukip leader Nigel Farage - launching a website which aims to prove he doesn't spend time in the Thanet constituency.

Poll says Farage facing South Thanet defeat

Poll says Farage facing South Thanet defeat

Ukip was today facing claims it 'covered up' a poll putting Nigel Farage in second place in South Thanet.

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