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Oscar-winning film-maker to become Freeman of Kent town

Oscar-winning film-maker to become Freeman of Kent town

An Oscar-winning director will become an Honorary Freeman of a Kent town.

Carnival parade turns seafront into party zone

Carnival parade turns seafront into party zone

Hundreds flocked to the seafront for a town’s annual parade and carnival which dates back 120 years.

Lily Allen and Alan Carr say seaside town has a ‘dark side’

Lily Allen and Alan Carr say seaside town has a ‘dark side’

A pair of well known celebrities have traded stories about Margate, discussing the town’s “dark side”, after both filmed there.

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New hope for crumbling landmark a year after closure

New hope for crumbling landmark a year after closure

A glimmer of hope has been shone on a listed music venue which is in a state of disrepair after a new team was brought in to secure its future.

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Game of Thrones star spotted in Kent seaside town

Game of Thrones star spotted in Kent seaside town

Game of Thrones star Pedro Pascal has been spotted in Kent - reportedly visiting an art exhibition inspired by him.

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Council buying 42 homes on new housing estate to cut waiting list

Council buying 42 homes on new housing estate to cut waiting list

A Kent council has agreed to buy 42 homes on a new estate in a bid to cut the number of people waiting for social housing in the district.

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Popular pub reopens after £100k transformation into hotel

Popular pub reopens after £100k transformation into hotel

A 19th-century pub has reopened as a hotel following a £100,000 transformation.

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From nightclubs and theme park to luxury homes and iconic Spoons

From nightclubs and theme park to luxury homes and iconic Spoons

Once it pulled in thousands of visitors – now a short walk will take you along one of the most remarkable history-rich promenades in the country.

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Award-winning micropub to close

Award-winning micropub to close

A popular micropub will be closing at the end of the month.

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Drunk dad urinated on Frankie & Benny’s floor in strop over coins

Drunk dad urinated on Frankie & Benny’s floor in strop over coins

A father-of-two threw a drunken strop and urinated on the floor of a family restaurant after receiving inconvenient change.

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Park hit by vandals again as repair bill soars

Park hit by vandals again as repair bill soars

A children’s playground where equipment has again been targeted by vandals will cost taxpayers another £20,000 to repair.

CCTV image released after boy robbed by man

CCTV image released after boy robbed by man

A CCTV image has been released after a boy was robbed by a man.

Seagull flies off with patient’s phone at hospital

Seagull flies off with patient’s phone at hospital

A hospital porter is being hailed a hero after managing to catch up with an unlikely thief – a sneaky seagull.

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Five key witnesses sought after bag stolen from car before crash

Five key witnesses sought after bag stolen from car before crash

Detectives want to track down five key witnesses after a bag was stolen from a motorist who then crashed into multiple cars.

Heartbreak at closure of school

Heartbreak at closure of school

Pupils, parents and teachers have been left devastated by the closure of a special educational needs school.

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Dismay as Punch & Judy man’s beach show banned over licence issues

Dismay as Punch & Judy man’s beach show banned over licence issues

A petition has been launched calling for a legendary Punch & Judy man to have his shows reinstated at a Kent beach.

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Ratti can be a Gate game changer

Ratti can be a Gate game changer

Italian Roberto Ratti will offer something different to Margate’s frontline, boss Reece Prestedge believes.

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Bathers warned to stay out of sea for second day at beach

Bathers warned to stay out of sea for second day at beach

Bathers have been advised to stay away from the sea at a well- known tourist hotspot for a second day due to high pollution.

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Star of iconic TV show enjoys ‘DFL’ weekend in seaside town

Star of iconic TV show enjoys ‘DFL’ weekend in seaside town

An actor known for his role in Buffty the Vampire Slayer partook in a sauna session and roller disco when he visited the coast.

‘He wasn’t the monster people will think he was’

‘He wasn’t the monster people will think he was’

The family of a man who died after crashing during a police chase have paid tribute to him.

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