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‘I’ve visited 875 Spoons pubs – but this one in Kent is the best’

‘I’ve visited 875 Spoons pubs – but this one in Kent is the best’

A beer lover set to complete his challenge to visit all 875 Wetherspoon pubs in the British Isles says a branch on the Kent coast is the best.

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Police probe after Audi A3 set on fire

Police probe after Audi A3 set on fire

The owner of a car which was deliberately torched has been left feeling “freaked out” and unable to sleep following the suspicious blaze.

Over 1,000 cannabis plants found inside disused building

Over 1,000 cannabis plants found inside disused building

Three men have been charged after detectives found over 1,000 cannabis plants inside an abandoned commercial building.

Theme park stages huge chemical attack for emergency services

Theme park stages huge chemical attack for emergency services

A simulated chemical attack was staged at a major Kent tourist attraction to test the skills of the emergency services.

Emergency road closure after sewer main bursts

Emergency road closure after sewer main bursts

A road could be shut for 10 days for emergency repairs to be carried out after a sewage main burst.

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Banksy to go on public view after outrage over council dismantling piece

Banksy to go on public view after outrage over council dismantling piece

The unveiling of a Banksy artwork is set to take place this week – months after it was taken away by council bosses, provoking outrage.

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Emergency crews at theme park as huge chemical attack staged

Emergency crews at theme park as huge chemical attack staged

A simulated chemical attack will be staged at a major Kent tourist attraction today to test the skills of the emergency services.

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Pensioner pulled to ground in daylight bag snatch

Pensioner pulled to ground in daylight bag snatch

A woman was pulled to the ground and had her bag taken after being approached from behind outside home.

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Cigarette in bin sparks house fire

Cigarette in bin sparks house fire

Firefighters were called after a blaze caused by a discarded cigarette spread from a bin to decking, fencing and a window.

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‘He told me every day he wanted to die - but it's so hard without him'

‘He told me every day he wanted to die - but it's so hard without him'

The mum of a “funny and selfless” 23-year-old says she “knew he was going to die”, despite desperately trying to help him through his struggles.

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Three arrested after 900 cannabis plants found at disused building

Three arrested after 900 cannabis plants found at disused building

Three men have been arrested after more than 900 cannabis plants were found being cultivated in a disused commercial site.

‘Where are all these dead animals coming from?’

‘Where are all these dead animals coming from?’

A dead porpoise, smooth-hound sharks, crabs and dogfish have washed ashore.

Driver hit with fine for ‘CAB’ number plate

Driver hit with fine for ‘CAB’ number plate

A taxi firm and unlicensed driver have been prosecuted for having the letters ‘CAB’ on a personalised number plate.

The ‘wonky’ £90k house in street where neighbours fear homes will sink again

The ‘wonky’ £90k house in street where neighbours fear homes will sink again

A ‘wonky’ house condemned after a giant sinkhole opened up outside is set to be auctioned off again – much to the frustration of neighbours.

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Limp Bizkit pulls plug on show

Limp Bizkit pulls plug on show

Nu-metal band Limp Bizkit will no longer be performing at Dreamland this summer.

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Striker not for sale

Striker not for sale

Manager Ben Smith says Ramsgate have turned down 10 approaches for striker Rowan Liburd.

Gate explain friendly call

Gate explain friendly call

Margate have explained why their Thanet Cup clash against rivals Ramsgate will not be taking place this summer.

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Plans submitted for new school and 1,460 homes on farmland

Plans submitted for new school and 1,460 homes on farmland

More farmland could be gobbled up for housing following the submission of a scheme for 1,461 new homes, a medical centre and school.

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Two boys arrested after shocking mugging at station

Two boys arrested after shocking mugging at station

Two boys – aged 13 and 14 – have been arrested after punching and kicking a teen at a railway station as they stole his necklace.

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Two arrested in ‘coffee shop’ after robbery

Two arrested in ‘coffee shop’ after robbery

Two people have been arrested after British Transport Police were responding to reports of a mass brawl which turned out to be a robbery.

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