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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.

Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

A person has died after the emergency services were called to a railway line.

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The van Gogh doppelganger living in same street as famed artist

The van Gogh doppelganger living in same street as famed artist

Meet the 'British Van Gogh', an artist who some say is the spitting image of the famed painter - and he even lives on the same street.

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Man, 18, dies after crash

Man, 18, dies after crash

A man has died after a car crashed into a tree.

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Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

A talented street singer with his sights set on being crowned the world’s best next week has told of the highs and lows of his fascinating trade.

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Lifelong fan to see US band live for first time – after booking them to play himself

Lifelong fan to see US band live for first time – after booking them to play himself

A US rock band are returning to the county after eight years away – much to the delight of the lifelong fan who booked them to appear.

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Neighbours fear drug-dealing and sleepless nights as homeless housing approved

Neighbours fear drug-dealing and sleepless nights as homeless housing approved

Two homes in residential streets will be used to house homeless people - despite neighbours’ fears of drug dealing, vandalism and late-night noise.

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Restaurant tycoon to turn seaside cafe into burger and ice cream bar

Restaurant tycoon to turn seaside cafe into burger and ice cream bar

A seafront cafe which has been closed for two years is set to be transformed into a burger and ice cream parlour.

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'The idea he's done anything wrong is absurd'

'The idea he's done anything wrong is absurd'

A council leader has defended a colleague referred to Action Fraud for allegedly not declaring a settlement agreement with the authority.

Smith: We’re favourites

Smith: We’re favourites

Ben Smith makes Ramsgate favourites for their FA Cup Third Qualifying Round tie against Frome.

Poku to fill the breach for Gate

Poku to fill the breach for Gate

Experienced midfielder Godfrey Poku has signed for Margate as manager Reece Prestedge seeks clean sheets.

Rare footage emerges as foxes frolic on beach

Rare footage emerges as foxes frolic on beach

A family of foxes playing together on a beach have been caught on camera.

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KFC branch unexpectedly shuts

KFC branch unexpectedly shuts

A KFC branch in a retail park has suddenly closed, marking the fourth closure in the area this month.

Coroner to probe whether hospital did enough to save six-year-old

Coroner to probe whether hospital did enough to save six-year-old

A coroner will investigate whether an NHS trust did enough to save the life of a six-year-old who died of sepsis.

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