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Dreamland: the grand opening

Dreamland: the grand opening

Crowds have flocked to Dreamland for the grand opening of the long-awaited heritage theme park, which has finally become a reality.

Dreamland - everything you need to know

Dreamland - everything you need to know

The waiting is finally over today as Dreamland opens its doors for the first time in a decade. Here is everything you need to know.

Dreamland - making history

Dreamland - making history

Visitors have long flocked to Margate and for more than 100 years, Dreamland was the draw that kept them coming.

Turning dreams into reality

Turning dreams into reality

Dreamland's recent past has been a white knuckle ride that almost saw the amusement park consigned to history.

'Nothing to stop council buyout of Manston'

'Nothing to stop council buyout of Manston'

An MP has said councillors can press ahead with a compulsory purchase of the former airport following a meeting with ministers to discuss its future.

Bringing landscape to life from inside the train

Bringing landscape to life from inside the train

A new audio artwork in the form of an app aims to bridge the gap between train passengers and the passing landscape.

Burglar jailed after she was caught by a child

Burglar jailed after she was caught by a child

A woman who was caught burgling a home by a small child has been jailed.

Former Manston-based family firm surrenders lease

Former Manston-based family firm surrenders lease

The Girdler family will continue TG Aviation at Lydd Airport after losing their High Court case last year.

New details unveiled for Manston's future

New details unveiled for Manston's future

Manston Airport's owners are to reveal fresh details about its future today - after the airfield shut last year.

Young girl hit by car at roundabout

Young girl hit by car at roundabout

A young girl has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a car at a roundabout this afternoon.

'Be prepared to scream'

'Be prepared to scream'

A crazy new ride - dubbed 'not for the faint-hearted' - has been announced for thrill seekers visiting Dreamland this Friday.

Council chief who quit job in line for huge settlement

Council chief who quit job in line for huge settlement

Thanet councillors are poised to agree to a rumoured six-figure settlement with the authority’s former chief executive at a confidential meeting.

Diver lied about discovery of historic cannons

Diver lied about discovery of historic cannons

A diver has pleaded guilty to a fraud which netted him more than £46,000 after his story unravelled thanks to a team of experts.

Man rescued from flat fire

Man rescued from flat fire

A man thought to be in his 50s has been rescued by fire crews after a blaze started in his flat.

Do you think he saurus?

Do you think he saurus?

This rare beast has been spotted in outer... Manston! Here's why.

What a smacker!

What a smacker!

It was a great moment for one Kent Danny Dyer fan this week when she got up close and personal with the EastEnders star for a cheeky kiss.

Abuser jailed for string of child sex offences

Abuser jailed for string of child sex offences

A pervert, who abused three victims, has been locked up after a judge warned there was a "significant risk" of him re-offending.

KCC leader warns political row risks jobs

KCC leader warns political row risks jobs

Cllr Paul Carter has warned a continuing political row over the future of Manston is putting at risk a drive to bring jobs and invest

Students help choose name for new secondary school

Students help choose name for new secondary school

A final decision on a proposal to name a new Thanet school is expected later this month.

Girl, 12, grabbed in woodland

Girl, 12, grabbed in woodland

A young girl was grabbed by a man while taking her dog for a walk in woodland.

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