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Mum of teen killed in crash: ‘Council’s response to safety concerns is not enough’

Mum of teen killed in crash: ‘Council’s response to safety concerns is not enough’

The grieving mum of a teenager killed in a crash argues a council’s plan to “continue to monitor” the stretch of road is insufficient.

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Rams boss back in the old routine

Rams boss back in the old routine

Ben Smith feels like he’s never been away after settling back into life as Ramsgate manager.

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FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round draw

FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round draw

The draw has been made for the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

Major rescue operation launched after woman spotted in sea

Major rescue operation launched after woman spotted in sea

Emergency services launched a major operation at a beach after a woman got into trouble in the sea.

Martin ruled out of Ashford game

Martin ruled out of Ashford game

Lee Martin is set to Ramsgate’s game against former club Ashford – and his boss says it’s “probably a good thing”.

Devastated families lose homes as block of flats condemned

Devastated families lose homes as block of flats condemned

Tenants have been put in emergency accommodation after water poured into a run-down block of flats and flooded an electricity cabinet.

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I wanted to see some penalties

I wanted to see some penalties

Manager Ben Smith was looking forward to penalties before Joe Taylor’s injury-time winner for Ramsgate in the FA Trophy.

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FA Trophy round-up

FA Trophy round-up

Player/manager Ben Greenhalgh led from the front as Margate found their scoring boots to advance in the FA Trophy on Saturday.

Dog rescued from home after garage fire breaks out

Dog rescued from home after garage fire breaks out

A dog was rescued from a home after a blaze broke out in a garage.

Cause of cornfield fire unknown ater emergency crews tackled flames

Cause of cornfield fire unknown ater emergency crews tackled flames

The cause of a field fire is not yet known after it sparked a large emergency response this afternoon.

Protestors stage vigil following deaths

Protestors stage vigil following deaths

A vigil has been held for those who perished last week in the latest Channel tragedy, amid calls for the government to take urgent action.

Fury over housing plans bordering nature reserve

Fury over housing plans bordering nature reserve

Proposals to build an estate on farmland bordering a wildlife habitat have sparked concerns among nature lovers.

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Grim night for developers behind bid for 1,600-home estate

Grim night for developers behind bid for 1,600-home estate

Protesters are celebrating a reprieve after developers failed to win approval for a controversial 1,600-home estate last night.

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Speedboat hurtling through nature reserve sparks wildlife concerns

Speedboat hurtling through nature reserve sparks wildlife concerns

Footage of a boat motoring through a beauty spot has sparked environmental concerns about visitors disturbing birds that face extinction.

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Escape room to close after council refuses lease renewal

Escape room to close after council refuses lease renewal

A duo who run popular escape rooms in Kent must leave one premises following “serious breaches of contract,” their landlord says.

‘For all the jokes and banter, under-estimate him at your peril’

‘For all the jokes and banter, under-estimate him at your peril’

A seasoned Labour campaigner explains how he went from collecting bets at a dog track to livening up the council chamber.

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‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

A group set to perform on the Kent coast this week have cancelled their concert following the tragic death of a crew member.

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Gate’s adaptability set to be tested

Gate’s adaptability set to be tested

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh thinks Margate may need to show a different side to their game in the next two matches.

Judd quickly proves worth for Rams

Judd quickly proves worth for Rams

Manager Ben Smith has described the arrival of new Ramsgate defender Myles Judd as a great addition while a familiar face has also rejoined.

Rude road name reappears just days after sign replaced as vandals strike again

Rude road name reappears just days after sign replaced as vandals strike again

Toilet humour has returned to a Kent street - just days after a road sign was replaced.

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