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The story of the much-missed Kent shopping centre left abandoned for years

The story of the much-missed Kent shopping centre left abandoned for years

In a bustling Kent seaside town lies a derelict abandoned shopping centre

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Suspect charged with murder after alleged assault in town centre

Suspect charged with murder after alleged assault in town centre

A suspect has been charged with murder after a man died

‘Oh what fun we had’ at Madness concert

‘Oh what fun we had’ at Madness concert

Ska band Madness showed a red fez-wearing crowd a whole lot of fun as they smashed through their classic hits.

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The huge new £1m skatepark that will be free to use

The huge new £1m skatepark that will be free to use

Work to build a huge £1 million skatepark will start next year and welcome its first visitors in 2026.

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Film crews spotted on Kent beach

Film crews spotted on Kent beach

Film crews descended on a Kent beach this week to shoot the coast as part of a backdrop to a fresh production.

New boss admitted to some awkward conversations after Ramsgate came knocking

New boss admitted to some awkward conversations after Ramsgate came knocking

Tony Russell had turned down opportunities elsewhere before he unexpectedly got the chance to manage at Ramsgate - but not everybody was happy.

Gambling addict stole girlfriend's family heirlooms and cash from her son

Gambling addict stole girlfriend's family heirlooms and cash from her son

A heartless gambler pawned his girlfriend’s family heirlooms before stealing £100 from her son to feed his “chronic addiction”.

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Right place, right time - How a defender turned goalie claimed European trophy glory

Right place, right time - How a defender turned goalie claimed European trophy glory

When it comes to making the most of your opportunities, Robin Rae’s the master.

Arrest and two in hospital after violence flares in village

Arrest and two in hospital after violence flares in village

Two men were taken to hospital and another was arrested following reports of violence flaring in a village.

Popular promenade set for lengthy closure as £400k repairs get underway

Popular promenade set for lengthy closure as £400k repairs get underway

A lengthy closure to a popular coastal walk is underway as £400k repairs to key sea defences begin.

Ex-Gate boss backs Ben

Ex-Gate boss backs Ben

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh is being backed to be a success in charge of Margate - by one of his predecessors.

Family forced to give up pets after animal licence policy brought in at tower block

Family forced to give up pets after animal licence policy brought in at tower block

A heartbroken family living in a high-rise has been forced to give up their cats after an in-house ‘pet licence’ scheme was rolled out.

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Man accused of murdering dog walker has trial put back

Man accused of murdering dog walker has trial put back

The trial of the former pub chef accused of the murder of artist Claire Knights has been delayed for at least three months.

Four injured and man, 41, arrested after violence erupts in village

Four injured and man, 41, arrested after violence erupts in village

Police and paramedics descended on a village last night after reports of a man on the rampage assaulting people.

The East Thanet constituency and the candidates standing

The East Thanet constituency and the candidates standing

The East Thanet constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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Woman scratched ‘w***e’ into love rival’s car and smashed window of her home

Woman scratched ‘w***e’ into love rival’s car and smashed window of her home

A woman scratched the word “w***e” into a love rival’s car before throwing a stone through her window.

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Images released after fire started outside home

Images released after fire started outside home

The police has released images of a man they want to speak to after a fire was started outside a house.

Asda evacuated as fire breaks out in yard

Asda evacuated as fire breaks out in yard

Shoppers have been evacuated from an Asda store amid a fire in a yard next to the supermarket.

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Boys injured after brawl erupts with yobs armed with metal poles

Boys injured after brawl erupts with yobs armed with metal poles

Two boys were injured in a mass brawl inside a family park where yobs were seen armed with metal poles.

Man arrested as car ploughs through front of restaurant

Man arrested as car ploughs through front of restaurant

A man has been arrested in connection with a crash that saw a car plough into a restaurant.

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