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Man, 23, killed in crash after police chase named in tributes

Man, 23, killed in crash after police chase named in tributes

An Audi TT driver who died after crashing into a bus during a police chase has been named locally in tributes on social media.

Traffic hell fears at seaside as trains stop running

Traffic hell fears at seaside as trains stop running

With no Southeastern train services running at all on Saturday, those flocking to the coast are being warned to expect chaos on the roads.

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Driver, 23, dies after crash with bus in police chase

Driver, 23, dies after crash with bus in police chase

A 23-year-old man has died after a car reportedly crashed into a bus while being followed by police.

Driver seriously hurt after crashing into bus in police chase

Driver seriously hurt after crashing into bus in police chase

An Audi TT driver has been seriously injured after crashing into a bus while being chased by police.

'Much-loved' sailor fell off boat and drowned in race tragedy

'Much-loved' sailor fell off boat and drowned in race tragedy

A 51-year-old plumber drowned after a rough wave caused him to fall from his yacht, an inquest has heard.

Man charged after raids at business and home

Man charged after raids at business and home

A man has been charged with burglary less than 24 hours after raids at a business and home.

Rams boss happy with competition for places

Rams boss happy with competition for places

Ramsgate boss Steve Lovell would have no issues playing any member of his new-look squad when he names his starting line-up for their season opener.

Drury: Tangara can fit Gate like a glove

Drury: Tangara can fit Gate like a glove

Manager Andy Drury is delighted to have brought goalkeeper Amadou Tangara to Margate.

'Man spotted climbing building' following reports of burglaries

'Man spotted climbing building' following reports of burglaries

A man was detained in a burglary investigation after he was seen coming down from the room of a flat.

'Cold-blooded bully' threatened to slit ex's throat

'Cold-blooded bully' threatened to slit ex's throat

A man branded "cowardly" by a judge has been jailed for harassment after threatening to slit his ex-partner's throat and have her kidnapped.

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Attention-seeking mum jailed over fake 999 calls

Attention-seeking mum jailed over fake 999 calls

A mum who put lives at risk and wasted hours of emergency services' time pretending to be seriously ill in a string of hoax 999 calls has been jailed.

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Child robs teen of glasses in park

Child robs teen of glasses in park

Police are appealing for information after a teenager was hit over the head and had his glasses stolen by a child.

Fire crews tackle house blaze

Fire crews tackle house blaze

Fire crews have been battling a blaze that spread to two floors of a terraced home, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.

Appeal to find man last seen six weeks ago

Appeal to find man last seen six weeks ago

Detectives are searching for a 71-year-man who has not been seen for six weeks.

Vicious seagull attack leaves gran soaked in blood

Vicious seagull attack leaves gran soaked in blood

A gran was left with blood gushing from her head after a crazed seagull swooped down and clawed her as she walked home.

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Dog stranded on four-storey window ledge

Dog stranded on four-storey window ledge

Police and firefighters have joined forces to rescue a terrified dog after it climbed onto a fourth floor window ledge.

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Man from Kent charged after fatal shooting

Man from Kent charged after fatal shooting

A man has been charged with assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice after a 23-year-old was shot and killed.

Gate announce surprise exit of goalkeeper

Gate announce surprise exit of goalkeeper

Margate boss Andy Drury says the club are moving in a different direction as they announce the surprise departure of keeper Ben Bridle-Card.

Water waste! Hundreds of litres left pouring down drain for months

Water waste! Hundreds of litres left pouring down drain for months

A water company's failure to fix a leak in a residential street - amid fears of a hose pipe ban - has been branded a "disgrace".

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Lovell: Not that type of game

Lovell: Not that type of game

Three players saw red in Ramsgate’s Thanet Cup success at Margate - but Steve Lovell said it wasn’t a dirty game.

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