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‘We have no power to introduce tourism tax’

‘We have no power to introduce tourism tax’

The idea of introducing a “tourism tax” on overnight visitor stays will not be taken forward because a council does not have the power to do so.

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Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted

Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted

A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.

Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters have stopped a coach from moving 22 asylum seekers from a Kent hotel to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.

Three arrests in drugs and crime blitz

Three arrests in drugs and crime blitz

Police lasered in on one area to tackle drugs and other crime arresting three people and searching 16.

Much-loved ‘greasy spoon’ cafe goes on the market

Much-loved ‘greasy spoon’ cafe goes on the market

A much-loved ‘greasy spoon’ cafe has gone on the market - with estate agents saying its hours could be extended to offer “sunset dinners”.

“An extremely sad day for the club” – Margate release statement after survival blow

“An extremely sad day for the club” – Margate release statement after survival blow

Hopes of a final-day great escape for Margate are all but over and the club have issued a statement.

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Missing woman last seen heading to railway station

Missing woman last seen heading to railway station

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman who was last seen heading towards a railway station.

Margate’s hopes hang on midweek match at Cheshunt

Margate’s hopes hang on midweek match at Cheshunt

Margate boss Mark Stimson has praised the fighting spirit of his team after refusing to give up on their survival hopes.

Ramsgate’s record-breaker

Ramsgate’s record-breaker

Joe Taylor has spoken of his pride at becoming Ramsgate’s all-time record goalscorer.

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Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

A care home used for dementia patients and over 65s could be converted into a 21-bedroom HMO if plans are given the green light.

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First phase of 450-home development approved

First phase of 450-home development approved

Work is due to begin on the first phase of a 450-home development on farmland with affordable housing provision increased by the new developers.

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‘He tried to throw himself out of a window - how could they say he was low-risk?’

‘He tried to throw himself out of a window - how could they say he was low-risk?’

A young man who stabbed himself and tried to jump out of a window was discharged from hospital as “low-risk” before days later taking his own life.

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‘Living in high-rise feels like a social experiment’

‘Living in high-rise feels like a social experiment’

A mum says she feels like she’s living in a social experiment due to the violence, noise and antisocial behaviour at her block of council flats.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Margate are still in there fighting for their Isthmian Premier future after winning their penultimate match of the season.

Pensioner suffers serious injuries after being hit by Audi

Pensioner suffers serious injuries after being hit by Audi

A pensioner is in hospital with serious injuries after a driver suspected of dangerous driving crashed into him.

Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

A local authority that oversees three beachside towns is considering taxing visitors who stay overnight, and additional tax on second homes.

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Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

Trains have been brought to a halt after a lorry hit a bridge.

Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response

Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response

Emergency services were scrambled to a town centre today amid reports a car had overturned.

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.

Rare ‘Last of Us’ zombie fungi found in Kent wood

Rare ‘Last of Us’ zombie fungi found in Kent wood

Rare fungi which inspired the renowned video game and TV series The Last of Us has been found in a Kent woodland.

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