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Murder trial jury retires to consider verdict

Murder trial jury retires to consider verdict

Defence barrister tells trial 'He’s not some sort of champion knife-thrower.'

'I was aiming at the car'

'I was aiming at the car'

The man accused of murdering a love rival by throwing a knife five metres through a car window has said he didn't want to hurt his victim.

Local Plan no vote could split council

Local Plan no vote could split council

The long-running tussle over the future of the former Manston airport site could take a significant turn this week.

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Rams in the market

Rams in the market

Head coach Lloyd Blackman wants to bring in two new players before Ramsgate's next game.

'I just remember him throwing the knife'

'I just remember him throwing the knife'

The ex-lover of a man killed with a single knife wound has told jurors in a murder trial of the final moments of his life.

Child arrested over attempted robbery

Child arrested over attempted robbery

A 12-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and assault after a group of children allegedly attacked a boy as he sat on a bench.

'It has been absolute hell'

'It has been absolute hell'

A family fleeced out of £55,000 by a cold-hearted conman who pretended to have cancer have told of the devastating impact it has had on their lives.

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Watt demands more of the same

Watt demands more of the same

Margate host Leatherhead on Tuesday and boss Steve Watt wants his players to reproduce the intensity they showed against leaders Dulwich Hamlet.

Policewoman gross misconduct hearing opens

Policewoman gross misconduct hearing opens

A serving police officer is facing accusations of gross misconduct for allegedly disclosing confidential files.

School's hockey team success

School's hockey team success

A school's hockey team are celebrating following their victory at a national competition.

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Crematorium left in 'appalling state'

Crematorium left in 'appalling state'

Users of a crematorium have hit out at the 'lack of maintenance' after flowers and tributes were left scattered over the grounds.

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Investigation after man hit by car

Investigation after man hit by car

An investigation has been launched after a man was hit by a car outside a train station.

Man 'murdered rival by throwing knife through car window'

Man 'murdered rival by throwing knife through car window'

A man murdered his love rival by throwing a knife through the open window of his car, severing an artery in his victim's leg, a trial has heard.

Haysman hoping to go on run

Haysman hoping to go on run

Kane Haysman is hoping to push on towards his personal target after rediscovering his goal touch for Margate on Saturday.

Reaction: Watt hails 'fantastic' Gate

Reaction: Watt hails 'fantastic' Gate

Manager Steve Watt was full of admiration for his players after Margate's home win over Bostik Premier leaders Dulwich Hamlet.

Report: Gate shoot down leaders

Report: Gate shoot down leaders

Kane Haysman hit a late winner as Margate handed Bostik Premier leaders Dulwich Hamlet their first defeat since early December.

Ping pong persuader plays MP

Ping pong persuader plays MP

MP Sir Roger Gale has taken on Table Tennis England's youngest Young Ambassador.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

A body has been found during the search for a man who was reported missing.

Charmer who plundered family's life savings jailed

Charmer who plundered family's life savings jailed

A heartless charmer tricked a kindly family into caring for him by pretending to have cancer - before plundering their life savings.

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Concern growing for missing man

Concern growing for missing man

Police are concerned for the well-being of a Kent man who went missing while on a short break to Eastbourne.

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