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House linked with drugs and violence boarded up by police

House linked with drugs and violence boarded up by police

Police have closed a house after receiving reports of drug-dealing and fights.

Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

A teacher was forced to intervene as two women confronted pupils outside school gates in a clash that saw one boy told: “Go back to your country.”

Nightclub announces reopening date after sudden closure

Nightclub announces reopening date after sudden closure

A nightclub that shut suddenly after its boss was accused of sexually abusing children three decades ago is set to reopen.

Driver’s lucky escape after car flips onto beach

Driver’s lucky escape after car flips onto beach

A driver was lucky to escape serious injury after a car landed on its roof on a beach.

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‘No-one wants to see a hair sticking out of their tomato’

‘No-one wants to see a hair sticking out of their tomato’

Our reviewer heads to the coast and encounters dogs in “prison”, hair in his food and one of the great underwhelming burgers.

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Kaiser Chiefs and Jess Glynne to play at Kent venue

Kaiser Chiefs and Jess Glynne to play at Kent venue

Two huge names have been announced for an amusement park’s summer concert series.

Man admits bomb hoax

Man admits bomb hoax

A 61-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a bomb hoax which saw people evacuated from 16 homes for six hours.

Terrifying clown to return despite getting threatened with a ‘slap in the face’

Terrifying clown to return despite getting threatened with a ‘slap in the face’

A man dressed as a killer clown has vowed to return to stalking the street this year despite receiving abuse from residents.

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‘We have no plans to expand Kent asylum seeker centre’

‘We have no plans to expand Kent asylum seeker centre’

The government has flatly denied reports that it is preparing to expand a Kent holding centre for asylum seekers.

New 25-mile stretch of Kent coastal path opens

New 25-mile stretch of Kent coastal path opens

A new walking trail stretching across 25 miles of the Kent coast has opened.

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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.

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