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Gate in safe hands

Gate in safe hands

Goalkeeper Harry Seaden has been praised by Margate manager Reece Prestedge.

Mum beaten and strangled by son thought she would die

Mum beaten and strangled by son thought she would die

A mother feared she would die as she was beaten and strangled by her son in her home.

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Next step in controversial plan for massive electricity station

Next step in controversial plan for massive electricity station

A consultation has begun on a divisive electricity infrastructure project linking Kent with Suffolk.

Liberty X to perform at Christmas light switch-on

Liberty X to perform at Christmas light switch-on

Noughties pop group Liberty X will be adding some glamour to a shopping centre’s festive spectacular.

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Infection risk rife at asylum centre where tents held together by sodden blankets

Infection risk rife at asylum centre where tents held together by sodden blankets

Blankets and sodden clothes were stuffed into gaps between marquees at ‘insanitary and unacceptable’ conditions at asylum seeker centres.

Prestedge unsure what to expect from Margate’s visitors

Prestedge unsure what to expect from Margate’s visitors

Manager Reece Prestedge admits it’s tough to know what sort of side visitors Hastings will bring to Margate.

Tragedy as ‘loving and caring’ dad-of-six dies in sea

Tragedy as ‘loving and caring’ dad-of-six dies in sea

A dad-of-six has been described as a “loving, caring gentleman” following his tragic death in the sea.

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Fundraiser launched after teen killed in crash two days before birthday

Fundraiser launched after teen killed in crash two days before birthday

Loved ones of a “one-of-a-kind” 18-year-old who died in a crash have launched a fund for a memorial bench.

Tributes to legendary town showman and character

Tributes to legendary town showman and character

A natural raconteur with a storybook of misadventures and comic capers and a reputation gaining him comparisons to Del Boy has died aged 79.

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KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Search called off for missing cruise ship crew member who fell overboard

Search called off for missing cruise ship crew member who fell overboard

A major search in the English Channel for a cruise ship crew member who fell overboard has been called off.

Search for cruise ship crew member feared to have gone overboard

Search for cruise ship crew member feared to have gone overboard

A major search has been underway in the English Channel after reports a cruise ship crew member had gone overboard.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Two of Isthmian South East’s FA Cup headline-makers picked up away wins in the league.

Dad relives moment he was stabbed in back in street

Dad relives moment he was stabbed in back in street

A father has relived the moment he was stabbed in the back in a shocking street attack – which was captured on CCTV.

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First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

The supermarket giant’s convenience brand store has opened its first in Kent following a takeover of several Co-op branches in the county.

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Halloween drive-in at airport cancelled due to poor sales

Halloween drive-in at airport cancelled due to poor sales

A debut Halloween drive-in at a former Kent airport has been called off at the last minute due to poor ticket sales.

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Nightclub temporarily closes after boss accused of child sex abuse

Nightclub temporarily closes after boss accused of child sex abuse

A night-time venue has temporarily shut after its boss pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing children more than 30 years ago.

‘It looked like the end of the world’

‘It looked like the end of the world’

Residents were left stunned as they woke up to see apocalyptic clouds over their town this morning.

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Boots store to close

Boots store to close

A Boots chemist is set to close in January as the well-known high street brand cuts down on locations.

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Kent am-dram performer competes for West End role in new ITV show

Kent am-dram performer competes for West End role in new ITV show

A 22-year-old amateur dramatics enthusiast is vying for a plum part in the iconic ABBA musical, Mamma Mia!

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