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Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

A former drug-taking councillor wants a debate with Ann Barnes about his Amsterdam-style cafe plan after a public meeting on the project.

High hopes as cannabis cafe debated for Kent

High hopes as cannabis cafe debated for Kent

A plan to get an Amsterdam-style cannabis cafe set up in a Kent town was debated today.

Double victory for Thanet foodies at Taste of Kent Awards

Double victory for Thanet foodies at Taste of Kent Awards

A double victory is being celebrated by Thanet winners at the prestigious Taste of Kent Awards where local producers made a strong showing.

Superman heads solicitors' team - all in pyjamas!

Superman heads solicitors' team - all in pyjamas!

Wearing pyjamas to work was a serious business for charity for staff at a Broadstairs solicitors.

Farage attacker admits placard assault

Farage attacker admits placard assault

A man who admitted attacking UKIP leader Nigel Farage with a placard during a heated protest has been sentenced.

Space age 'hang-out' takes Broadstairs students around the world.

Space age 'hang-out' takes Broadstairs students around the world.

Physics students from St George's school took part in a live international “galactic hang-out” with a spaceship pilot.

TV antiques experts on treasure hunt in Broadstairs.

TV antiques experts on treasure hunt in Broadstairs.

Its time to dust of possible treasures as TV antique specialists head for Thanet on a valuation mission for Broadstairs Rotary Club.

Wind in the sails of Thanet charities at KM Big Bike Ride

Wind in the sails of Thanet charities at KM Big Bike Ride

Windfarm operator Vattenfall is behind the KM Big Bike Ride which will raise cash for Thanet charities.

Cannabis cafe meeting on Amsterdam-style joint for Thanet

Cannabis cafe meeting on Amsterdam-style joint for Thanet

Experts on cannabis are due to attend a meeting on Saturday to discuss opening a cannabis café in Thanet.

Homeless ex-prisoner forced to sleep rough

Homeless ex-prisoner forced to sleep rough

Grandfather William Cairns has hit out at the system which left him "in limbo" without a roof over his head after leaving prison.

Gran's terror at bloody attack that leaves dog fighting for life

Gran's terror at bloody attack that leaves dog fighting for life

A grandmother's told of the terrifying moment the dog she was holding in her arms was left with horrendous injuries in an attack by a larger animal.

Protests at return of live animal exports

Protests at return of live animal exports

Animal welfare campaigners are protesting at a Kent port this morning where live animals have been exported for the first time in almost a year.

Book Day characters at Newington primary, Ramsgate

Book Day characters at Newington primary, Ramsgate

Lost boys, pirates, fairies, Indians and a crocodile brought Neverland to Newington Community Primary school for World Book Day.

Fishy fun for St Peter's pupils

Fishy fun for St Peter's pupils

There was a distinctly fishy flavour to lessons at St Peter-'s Junior School when Billingsgate Seafood School set up stall in classrooms.

Lee Evans coming to Kent

Lee Evans coming to Kent

Comedian Lee Evans has fixed a date for an appearance at the Theatre Royal in Margate.

Quad bike beach racing at Margate

Quad bike beach racing at Margate

Thousands of spectators packed Margate seafront to watch high octane thrills as the quad bike and moto-cross competitors rode into town.

RSPCA will monitor export of sheep from Ramsgate

RSPCA will monitor export of sheep from Ramsgate

RSPCA officers will be at the port of Ramsgate on Monday when a shipment of sheep is due to leave at around 10am.

Rotary Club punches above its weight at fundraising gala

Rotary Club punches above its weight at fundraising gala

Rotarians punched home a staggering profit of more than £32,500 at the annual charity boxing gala at Margate’s Winter Gardens.

Marathon runner Emma will toe the family line for charity

Marathon runner Emma will toe the family line for charity

Sporty Emma Bevan's feet will be in good hands as she steps out for the London Marathon for family causes.

Unique clock of great sentimental value stolen from 83-year-old

Unique clock of great sentimental value stolen from 83-year-old

An irreplaceable and distinctive clock has been stolen during a burglary at the home of a Broadstairs pensioner.

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