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Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

A road was cordoned off and an investigation launched after a suspicious package was reported to police.

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FA Trophy and Isthmian League round-ups

FA Trophy and Isthmian League round-ups

Ramsgate beat Sheppey in the FA Trophy while there were also away wins for Chatham and Hythe.

Search launched after car crashes into four parked vehicles

Search launched after car crashes into four parked vehicles

Police and the fire service were called out after a car crashed into a number of stationary vehicles.

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Mum heartbroken as ‘one-of-a-kind’ son, 18, killed in crash

Mum heartbroken as ‘one-of-a-kind’ son, 18, killed in crash

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her teenage son after he was tragically killed in a car crash.

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Fish and chip shop bosses left stunned by ‘UK’s biggest potato’

Fish and chip shop bosses left stunned by ‘UK’s biggest potato’

Bosses at a Kent fish and chip shop have found what they say could be one of the UK’s biggest spuds.

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New beach pavilion at heart of £1.8m plan

New beach pavilion at heart of £1.8m plan

Proposals to build a beach pavilion featuring a cafe and yoga studio and restoring an 80-year old cliff lift have been revealed.

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Bus seriously damaged after crashing into tree

Bus seriously damaged after crashing into tree

A bus travelling between two coastal towns sustained severe damage after crashing into an overhanging branch of a tree.

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Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash involving a van and a car.

Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

Two celebrities from the county – a comedian and a TV performer – have been confirmed in the line-up for the upcoming series of the hit ITV show.

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Suspect, 35, accused of robbing wine and wielding blade

Suspect, 35, accused of robbing wine and wielding blade

A suspect has been charged after reportedly robbing wine and threatening a person with a blade.

Police officer jailed as sex texts to arrested woman read out in court

Police officer jailed as sex texts to arrested woman read out in court

A police officer who formed an inappropriate sexual relationship with a suspect he was ordered to supervise in hospital has been jailed.

Floral tributes to teen who died in crash

Floral tributes to teen who died in crash

Flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in which an 18-year-old man died.

Trio accused of scamming £180,000 in money laundering probe

Trio accused of scamming £180,000 in money laundering probe

Three suspects, including one from Kent, have been charged in connection with a huge UK-wide fraud conspiracy.

Teen left needing dentures after teeth knocked out in violent mugging

Teen left needing dentures after teeth knocked out in violent mugging

A bottle-wielding thug left a teenager needing dentures after knocking out several of his teeth in a violent attack after attempting to rob him.

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'Bomb risk' land earmarked for housing estate

'Bomb risk' land earmarked for housing estate

Plans for a 20-home development have been submitted – on land classified as being a ‘high-level bomb risk’.

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Teenage substitute turns heads

Teenage substitute turns heads

A 16-year-old made a positive impression off the Margate bench as they were knocked out of the FA Cup.

Hundreds of pupils to stay at home as new-build school ruled unsafe

Hundreds of pupils to stay at home as new-build school ruled unsafe

A new school building has been closed due to a “structural issue” – forcing hundreds of pupils to work from home.

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Person treated for shock after incinerator sparks garden fire

Person treated for shock after incinerator sparks garden fire

A person was treated for shock after an incinerator sparked a garden blaze.

Former Michelin Guide restaurant eyed for £500k overhaul

Former Michelin Guide restaurant eyed for £500k overhaul

A former Michelin Guide restaurant could be set for a new lease of life if ambitious plans are approved.

‘We’re underdogs – with an opportunity’

‘We’re underdogs – with an opportunity’

Manager Ben Smith is happy enough with Ramsgate’s FA Cup draw as they chase a place in the First Round Proper for the first time in 18 years.

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