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Police search in Margate
Kent Police are currently searching for a man in Margate with foot and car patrols and the police helicopter. Officers were reportedly in Ramsgate RoadOnlookers also reported seeing the helicopter...
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Dormansland resident describes moment he found way barred by...
A resident of Dormansland has described the moment he had his path blocked by dozens of armed police as officers swarmed the village in a major operation on Friday night.The secluded Moon's Lane - a...
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Dreamland cash woe not all caused by Thanet council say...
Claims that Thanet council was partly to blame for the downfall of Dreamland operator Sands Heritage Ltd were 'corrected' at a creditors' meeting last week.Administrator Duff & Phelps acknowledged...
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Update on missing pilot after plane crashes into sea near...
The search for a missing pilot has been called off, after a plane crashed into the sea near Winchelsea Beach yesterday (August 6). Sussex Police received a report from a member of the public that a...
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Body found in Ramsgate
A body has been found by police in Ramsgate. Officers were called to Plains of Waterloo, Ramsgate at 10am on Saturday (August 6) following a report that a male had been found deceased. Police confirmed...
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Police continue search for man 'who escaped Margate hospital'
Kent Police are still searching for a man who reportedly escaped from a hospital in Margate yesterday.The man reportedly left the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital yesterday, sparking fears for his...
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More than 100 homes in Tunbridge Wells hit by power cut
More than 100 homes in Tunbridge Wells are expected to be without power until this evening.UK Power Networks is working to fix the fault which has led to a power cut in the William Street area near The...
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Broadstairs great-gran Marjorie celebrates 100th birthday
Relations flew in from all corners of the world to celebrate the 100th birthday of a mum-of-three in Broadstairs.Marjorie Florence Hurst (nee Beton) was born in Reading on August 3,1916 at 7.30 am. She...
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Artists' outrage after Southeastern destroys mural in Tunbridge...
Rail company Southeastern has come under fire after destroying "important" murals at Tunbridge Wells station. There has been an outcry about the destruction of the paintings on Platform 2, including...
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Chatham pedestrian flown to hospital after being hit by car
A man has been flown to a London hospital after being hit by a car in Chatham.Emergency services were called to Capstone Road at around 7.45am after reports a pedestrian had been struck by a car.The...
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People in Whitstable were out in force for the annual carnival...
Hundreds lined the streets of Whitstable for the annual carnival.The event, which pre-dates the Oyster Festival, is known by residents as one of the 'Old Whitstable' events. Gone are the days of pub...
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Council commissions £50k study into the future for Manston...
A study is taking place to decide whether Manston airport has a future as an operational airport.Aviation consultants Avia Solutions have been commissioned by Thanet council to undertake the study,...
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More details emerge about body found in Ramsgate
More details have emerged after the tragic discovery of a body in Ramsgate. Officers were called to Plains of Waterloo, Ramsgate, at 10am on Saturday (August 6) following a report that a male had been...
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This is the missing pilot feared dead after his plane crashed off...
The first picture of the Kent pilot missing after his light aircraft crashed off Winchelsea beach has been released by his family. The coastguard has called off the search for Simon Wells, 44, from...
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Suspicious fire in Swanley shop
Firefighters were called to deal with a suspicious fire in an empty shop in Swanley on Sunday, August 7.Kent Fire and Rescue Services were called to the scene in High Street, Swanley, following reports...
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Fire destroys campervan in Gravesend
Emergency services were called to the scene of a motorhome fire in Gravesend over the weekend.Kent Fire and Rescue Services were called to the driveway of a house in Whitehill Lane, Gravesend, at...
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LIVE: Shop fire in Swanley and Southern Rail train strike begins
Good morning, and welcome to our live news blog for Kent, bringing you the biggest stories, traffic, travel and weather updates for the county. It's a nice sunny start to the day for Kent, with dry...
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Southern Rail five day strike - which trains are running?
Rail passengers are warned to be aware of the planned strike action across the Southern network this week. RMT union members have announced strike action between August 8 and August 12, with train...
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LIVE: Southern Rail five day train strike begins
Rail passengers are warned to be aware of the planned strike action across the Southern network this week. RMT union members have announced strike action between August 8 and August 12, with train...
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Signalling problem at Sevenoaks
A signalling problem at Sevenoaks is causing delays of up to 10 minutes to trains between Sevenoaks and Orpington this morning.Rail services may start or terminate at Orpington until the problem is...
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