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Farage: 'I WILL try to become an MP in Kent'

Farage: 'I WILL try to become an MP in Kent'

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has ended months of speculation to confirm he will seek to become a Kent MP in next year's general election.

'Don't buy Manston' - pressure group

'Don't buy Manston' - pressure group

A campaigning group has urged a council to think twice before ploughing millions into buying Manston airport.

Mum's fury as girl hurt by broken glass on beach

Mum's fury as girl hurt by broken glass on beach

A mother has slammed 'morons' who smashed glass over a beach that cut her young daughter and left her in hospital.

Campaign launched to stop Farage being elected in Kent

Campaign launched to stop Farage being elected in Kent

A campaign has been launched to stop UKIP leader Nigel Farage being elected as MP for Thanet South.

'I will walk 500 miles...'

'I will walk 500 miles...'

A long-lost sister and brother have found each other after six decades... in a Facebook hunt that stretched to Scotland.

Special wedding day for Margate's Luke and Linda as appeal fund hits £22,000

Special wedding day for Margate's Luke and Linda as appeal fund hits £22,000

A teacher with terminal cancer fulfilled his most important vow on Friday when he married fiancee Linda Birzniece in an emotional ceremony at Smiths C

Town packed as Broadstairs Folk Week begins

 Town packed as Broadstairs Folk Week begins

Broadstairs Folk Week is expected to generate another cash bonanza for the area.

Town packed for Broadstairs Folk Week

 Town packed for Broadstairs Folk Week

Broadstairs Folk Week is expected to generate another cash bonanza for the area.

'Insane' man denies murder bid

'Insane' man denies murder bid

A jury will have to decide whether a man who tried to kill another was insane at the time.

Margate to have a town council?

Margate to have a town council?

Thanet residents are being asked to give the council their views on a new proposal for a town council for Margate and a separate parish council for We

Girls in hospital after falling from wall

Girls in hospital after falling from wall

Two girls aged three and five were taken to hospital after falling onto rocks at a beach.

Nigel Farage almost certain to stand in Thanet South

Nigel Farage almost certain to stand in Thanet South

The seaside constituency is looking an almost certain target for the UKIP leader.

Owzat! VIP sports guest inspires young Cliftonville cricket fans.

Owzat! VIP sports guest inspires young Cliftonville cricket fans.

Top cricketing tips from a sporting legend inspired Cliftonville Primary School pupils in a game with former England wicket keeper Geraint Jones.

System shake-up means 19,000 Thanet folk must act to keep their vote

System shake-up means 19,000 Thanet folk must act to keep their vote

Online voting is to make its debut in Thanet where more than 19,000 eligible voters must act soon to keep their vote.

Ukip to announce Thanet South shortlist on Friday

Ukip to announce Thanet South shortlist on Friday

This Friday Ukip will announce the shortlist for the target seat of Thanet South - with party leader Nigel Farage odds-on favourite to contest it.

Recycling scheme ‘just one big con’

Recycling scheme ‘just one big con’

A Kent council has been accused of mixing recyclable and non-recyclable rubbish the same week as introducing a zero tolerance policy for residents.

Margate fan on the mend after heart attack

Margate fan on the mend after heart attack

A fan who suffered a heart attack at the gates of Margate Football Club last week is recovering in hospital and has had a visit from club representati

Sunshine and colour for Margate's carnival parade

Sunshine and colour for Margate's carnival parade

Colour, crowds and music were enjoyed in Margate on Sunday as the carnival wound its way through the town.

Death of Thanet DJ Howard Evans

Death of Thanet DJ Howard Evans

Tributes continue to pour in following the unexpected death of well-loved radio presenter and ardent Thanet supporter Howard Evans.

Man fighting for life after crash

Man fighting for life after crash

A pedestrian is in a critical condition in a London hospital after being hit by a vehicle.

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