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‘It’s environmental vandalism’: Electrical converter station could be even bigger

‘It’s environmental vandalism’: Electrical converter station could be even bigger

Controversial plans to boost the size of a massive electrical station on the cusp of protected land have been branded “environmental vandalism”.

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Hadler backs Smith for Ramsgate job

Hadler backs Smith for Ramsgate job

Tom Hadler would like to see Ben Smith stay on at Ramsgate following his return as interim manager.

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New Margate boss to face predecessor

New Margate boss to face predecessor

Player-manager Ben Greenhalgh will come up against one of his predecessors as Margate hit the road for the first time this pre-season.

Lions’ trip a roaring success!

Lions’ trip a roaring success!

Thanet Wanderers’ SEND section are celebrating a landmark achievement after their first taste of competitive rugby.

Woman imprisoned in her own home used t-shirt to mop blood

Woman imprisoned in her own home used t-shirt to mop blood

A cowardly thug broke his ex’s eye socket in a sustained attack while repeatedly dragging her inside her home when she fled.

22 teens taken to hospital during gig where tragic 17-year-old ‘overdosed’

22 teens taken to hospital during gig where tragic 17-year-old ‘overdosed’

Twenty-two teenagers were taken to hospital with drug overdose symptoms during a music event at which a girl reportedly overdosed and later died.

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Rams pull out of Stones friendly

Rams pull out of Stones friendly

Ramsgate have cancelled a pre-season friendly for the second time this summer.

Trains cancelled due to ‘staff shortages’ as people head out to watch Euro final

Trains cancelled due to ‘staff shortages’ as people head out to watch Euro final

England fans may have to re-think travel arrangements after Southeastern cancelled several train services due to staff shortages.

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'My heart is breaking watching my boy slowly fade away'

'My heart is breaking watching my boy slowly fade away'

More than £24,000 has now been raised to support the heartbroken family of a boy left brain-damaged after jumping from a pier in Kent.

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Man brandished BB gun and shouted: ‘I’m going to shoot someone’

Man brandished BB gun and shouted: ‘I’m going to shoot someone’

Armed police were called after a man brandished a BB gun along a seafront and started shouting that he would shoot someone.

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Pub bosses defend decision to hike drink prices for England game

Pub bosses defend decision to hike drink prices for England game

Pub bosses have defended their decision to up prices for England games during the Euros – despite customers hitting back.

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Channel 4 film crews descend on Kent coast

Channel 4 film crews descend on Kent coast

Film crews behind a hit Channel 4 comedy descended on the Kent coast to shoot scenes for its latest season.

Route blocked after crash involving motorbike and pedestrian

Route blocked after crash involving motorbike and pedestrian

A major route has been blocked and two were injured after a motorcycle hit a pedestrian.

Major route closed in both directions after car overturns

Major route closed in both directions after car overturns

A major route is currently closed in both directions after a car overturned.

‘Dua Lipa’s mobile phone advert is a joke – we don’t get signal here’

‘Dua Lipa’s mobile phone advert is a joke – we don’t get signal here’

Critics have dubbed a phone giant's latest advert featuring Dua Lipa “a joke” - stressing they cannot get reception in the area.

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Look who’s back at Ramsgate

Look who’s back at Ramsgate

The managerial saga at Ramsgate has taken another twist - with Ben Smith back as interim boss.

'All our hard work was destroyed - it's heartbreaking'

'All our hard work was destroyed - it's heartbreaking'

A baker has seen her hard work go up in flames as a converted caravan she sold sweet treats from was ruined in a fire.

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Gate’s pre-season off to a flier

Gate’s pre-season off to a flier

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh feels Margate are already ahead of the game in pre-season - having started their run of warm-up matches with a win.

Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

A boy left brain-damaged after jumping off a pier is to be brought home in a vegetative state after his body was stronger than doctors anticipated.

Why boss quit Rams after 25 days

Why boss quit Rams after 25 days

Tony Russell has explained his decision to resign as Ramsgate manager after only 25 days in charge.

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