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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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Rams manager’s praise for Jadama

Rams manager’s praise for Jadama

Midfielder TJ Jadama is capable of playing much higher than Isthmian South East level, Ramsgate boss Ben Smith admits.

Report: Rams through after early Invicta red

Report: Rams through after early Invicta red

An early red card proved vital as Ramsgate saw off higher-division Folkestone Invicta in the FA Cup first qualifying round at Southwood.

Spreading field fire destroys two hectares

Spreading field fire destroys two hectares

A fire in a field rapidly spread across two hectares in the early hours of the morning.

Connor hits the ground running!

Connor hits the ground running!

Connor Neal made a winning start to life as an England international athlete with relay success against some of Britain’s best.

D-Day for 1,600-home site with more objections than houses

D-Day for 1,600-home site with more objections than houses

A 1,600-home development featuring a £46m package of infrastructure upgrades is to be decided during a special two-day planning meeting.

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‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

The owner of a town centre health food shop which has served customers for almost 50 years is closing its shutters.

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Rams’ start delights Smith

Rams’ start delights Smith

Ben Smith is thrilled with how Ramsgate have started their Isthmian South East season.

The national sporting hero lying forgotten in an unloved Kent grave

The national sporting hero lying forgotten in an unloved Kent grave

The unloved, dilapidated grave of the first-ever Wimbledon champion has been discovered in a Kent cemetery.

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Pub boss: ‘Smoking ban will not hammer another nail in the coffin for us’

Pub boss: ‘Smoking ban will not hammer another nail in the coffin for us’

A stalwart pub owner has rebuked claims a beer garden smoking ban will hammer another “nail in the coffin” for the hospitality industry.

Coastwatch station targeted by vandals for the sixth time in four months

Coastwatch station targeted by vandals for the sixth time in four months

A new coastwatch station designed to save lives at sea has been targeted by vandals half a dozen times since it opened in the spring.

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'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'

Our reviewer visits one of Kent’s foodie hotspots to sample the fun atmosphere with some excellent pizza.

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Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike and a car on a major route

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

The heartbroken owner of a much-loved bakery announced bad weather and soaring staffing costs will force him to shut.

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Goals a matter of time for Gate

Goals a matter of time for Gate

Margate boss Ben Greenhalgh is confident the goals will follow to go with all their promising approach play.

Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

A seaside shelter that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour could be given a new lease of life as an outdoor dining space with live music.

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Bomb squad descends on street after ‘suspicious package’ discovered

Bomb squad descends on street after ‘suspicious package’ discovered

A suspicious package left in a residential area sparked bomb fears and a road closure.

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