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Council meeting like The Inbetweeners, says MP

Council meeting like The Inbetweeners, says MP

A large-scale meeting of every councillor on the county authority has been likened to a famous exam scene from The Inbetweeners.

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First look at Dreamland's open-air pub

First look at Dreamland's open-air pub

Punters have been indulging in street food and pints after an open-air pub experience launched.

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Penthouse bid for 'prison block' flats snubbed

Penthouse bid for 'prison block' flats snubbed

Controversial plans to add a penthouse to a luxury Art Deco block of flats dubbed a "prison block" have been refused.

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Trapped driver cut free after crash at Sainsbury's

Trapped driver cut free after crash at Sainsbury's

Fire crews had to cut free a driver who was trapped in their vehicle following a crash at a Sainsbury's supermarket.

Crews filming Primark advert at country park

Crews filming Primark advert at country park

Filming crews have been spotted at a popular country park shooting content for a new Primark advert.

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Plans revealed to recreate life during war

Plans revealed to recreate life during war

More than 100,000 people are expected to flock to a historic site in Kent every year once a major new attraction is built.

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Big screen sport and DJ sets for 1,000 at 'open-air pub'

Big screen sport and DJ sets for 1,000 at 'open-air pub'

Up to 1,000 people will be able to soak up the atmosphere at an open-air pub - with the Euros on a big screen and street food on the menu.

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Police investigate hospital trust over baby deaths

Police investigate hospital trust over baby deaths

Detectives are examining whether to launch a criminal investigation into the baby death scandal at troubled health trust.

Thug smashed girl, 14, in face with paving slab

Thug smashed girl, 14, in face with paving slab

A knife-wielding thug smashed a teenage girl in the face with a paving slab during a terrifying rampage in the street outside his home.

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New pub opens and vows: 'We'll only employ women'

New pub opens and vows: 'We'll only employ women'

A landlady is hoping to carve her place in the male-dominated micropub industry by only hiring females to work at the venue.

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CCTV captures catastrophic parking attempt

CCTV captures catastrophic parking attempt

Watch a driver's disastrous attempt at parking - as they smash into two cars while trying to pull up outside a branch of KFC.

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Hugely popular food festival to return in autumn

Hugely popular food festival to return in autumn

A much-loved foodie fest which attracts more than 30,000 people will return after being cancelled last year.

Protest as council agrees 153 new homes in woodland

Protest as council agrees 153 new homes in woodland

Activists gathered at council offices to fight for the protection of mature trees as councillors agreed to 153 new homes in woodland.

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Shameless ex-councillor stole £24k from charity for gambling

Shameless ex-councillor stole £24k from charity for gambling

A former Labour councillor left a charity struggling for cash after stealing from it to fund his gambling addiction.

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District's sixth Costa to open

District's sixth Costa to open

A new Costa Coffee drive-thru and store will open its doors next month.

New Margate chairman excited for the future

New Margate chairman excited for the future

Better times are ahead says new Margate chairman Ricky Owen.

Boy among three arrested after police stop car on seafront

Boy among three arrested after police stop car on seafront

Police have arrested three people on suspicion of drug supply offences after a car was pulled over by officers.

Sales soar as Meghan Markle wears Kent designer's T-shirt

Sales soar as Meghan Markle wears Kent designer's T-shirt

A businesswoman says demand is rocketing for a T-shirt worn by Meghan Markle in a trailer for Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey’s new series.

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Eight rides to reopen at Dreamland

Eight rides to reopen at Dreamland

Bosses have announced eight rides at one of the most popular amusement parks in Kent are set to reopen.

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Warning of rail delays as bridges replaced

Warning of rail delays as bridges replaced

Network rail says two bridges will be lifted out and replaced to provide a quicker, smoother journey for passengers.

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