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Young child taken to hospital after cigarette sparks house fire

Young child taken to hospital after cigarette sparks house fire

Three people including a young child were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after a discarded cigarette sparked a fire in a conservatory.

Coyle on Rams play-off exit

Coyle on Rams play-off exit

Jamie Coyle pointed to a lack of quality when it mattered after Ramsgate’s promotion hopes ended last night.

Striker Smith shows promise

Striker Smith shows promise

Harvey Smith is finishing Margate’s season strongly and manager Reece Prestedge admits the teenage hitman has lots of potential.

Surgeon denies infecting young mums with herpes during operations

Surgeon denies infecting young mums with herpes during operations

A surgeon has told an inquest into the deaths of two young mums who died of herpes after giving birth that he is not responsible for infecting them.

Chart-topping girl group confirmed as Pride headliner

Chart-topping girl group confirmed as Pride headliner

A nostalgic nineties girl group have been announced as the headline act of one the county’s most popular pride events.

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Report: Cannons reach play-off final

Report: Cannons reach play-off final

Hythe beat Ramsgate on penalties to reach the Isthmian South East play-off final.

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'I thought my daughter would grow up without a dad'

'I thought my daughter would grow up without a dad'

A father who was given a 20% chance of surviving surgery says he was scared he would never see his young daughter grow up.

Coyle: Let’s enjoy the occasion

Coyle: Let’s enjoy the occasion

Jamie Coyle says there’s no pressure on Ramsgate going into the Isthmian South East play-offs.

Kickboxer Chris wins belt battle

Kickboxer Chris wins belt battle

Chris Dyas of Margate-based The Falcons Kickboxing Club ended Sebastian Krawczyk’s reign in comprehensive fashion.

1,000 pay respects as streets lined for pub chain ‘legend’

1,000 pay respects as streets lined for pub chain ‘legend’

An “overwhelming” amount of mourners have paid their respects to a pub chain legend in a send-off that “couldn’t have been better”

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Freak electric blanket reaction contributed to tragic death of woman, 33

Freak electric blanket reaction contributed to tragic death of woman, 33

A woman died after accidentally overdosing on prescribed pain medication while using an electric blanket, an inquest has found.

Vinyl fans queue overnight for Record Store Day 2023

Vinyl fans queue overnight for Record Store Day 2023

Every year shops selling vinyl take part in Record Store Day, to support small independent retailers, and fans have been queuing for some rare pieces.

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Huge numbers expected at funeral of legendary pub boss

Huge numbers expected at funeral of legendary pub boss

A large number of mourners are expected to pay their respects to the founder of one of Kent’s biggest pub chains at his funeral tomorrow.

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Man arrested after huge emergency service response

Man arrested after huge emergency service response

There was a huge emergency service presence at a home following concerns for a man’s welfare.

Mum endured horrific birth before fatal herpes infection

Mum endured horrific birth before fatal herpes infection

A grieving mother told how her daughter endured a horrific birth before contracting a herpes infection which claimed her life.

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‘Heartbreak’ as hundreds of dead starfish wash up on beach

‘Heartbreak’ as hundreds of dead starfish wash up on beach

A runner was left “heartbroken and shocked” after coming across hundreds of dead starfish washed up on a beach.

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Shock after sudden death of much-loved gamer aged 34

Shock after sudden death of much-loved gamer aged 34

The loved ones of a popular gamer have spoken of their shock at his sudden death following an asthma attack aged 34.

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Blow for theatre’s reopening as neighbour lodges complaint

Blow for theatre’s reopening as neighbour lodges complaint

The owners of a disused theatre say their efforts to reopen the historic venue have been dealt a blow after a neighbour lodged a complaint.

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Doctor tells herpes death inquest it ‘didn’t cross his mind’ mum had virus

Doctor tells herpes death inquest it ‘didn’t cross his mind’ mum had virus

An inquest into the deaths of two mums who died of herpes shortly after giving birth has heard one of the doctors didn’t realise they had the virus.

Ben's decision gives Prestedge some stability

Ben's decision gives Prestedge some stability

Manager Reece Prestedge is delighted Ben Greenhalgh has committed to stay with Margate next season as his player-assistant.

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