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Conservatives lead minority council - but what does it mean for you?

Conservatives lead minority council - but what does it mean for you?

The leader of the council secured his position on a casting vote after a dramatic tie in the chamber and will now lead a minority government.

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Seafront cafes smashed up

Seafront cafes smashed up

Several cafes on a seafront have been damaged after would-be burglars targeted the businesses in the early hours.

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Saunders signs duo

Saunders signs duo

Margate boss Jay Saunders has begun his re-building process at Hartsdown Park.

Dreamland launches hunt for performers

Dreamland launches hunt for performers

Budding actors, extroverts and artists are being invited to join the team at Dreamland for the summer season.

Labour candidate cleared in antisemitism row

Labour candidate cleared in antisemitism row

A MP candidate rejected by Labour's top brass after claims she brought the party into disrepute has been cleared.

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Lifeboat called to boat 'tied to wind turbine'

Lifeboat called to boat 'tied to wind turbine'

A sailor had to be rescued after falling into the water when his boat ran into difficulty and was tied to a wind turbine off the Kent coast.

Runners ready for 'world's most gruelling mile'

Runners ready for 'world's most gruelling mile'

A town's beach will be transformed into a huge obstacle course this weekend as the Red Bull Quicksand event returns to Kent.

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Kent's best beaches revealed

Kent's best beaches revealed

Ten beaches, including seven in one district alone, have been named among the best in the world.

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Man found hanged in home by ex partner

Man found hanged in home by ex partner

An inquest has ruled a man took his own life after he was tragically found in a hallway.

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Nearly 125,000 children stuck in poverty trap

Nearly 125,000 children stuck in poverty trap

New figures have shown the worst areas in Kent for child poverty.

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Patient launches legal fight against £40m stroke review

Patient launches legal fight against £40m stroke review

A legal fight to stop the closure of one of Kent's six stroke units has been launched by a patient and her supporters in the High Court today.

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Saunders is new Gate boss

Saunders is new Gate boss

Jay Saunders is returning to Hartsdown Park as Margate's new manager.

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Stabbing victim named after town centre attack

Stabbing victim named after town centre attack

A man who suffered serious injuries after a town centre stabbing is wished a speedy recovery as friends call for more to be done to stop attacks.

Thousands raised in memory of 'loving family man'

Thousands raised in memory of 'loving family man'

A fundraiser has been set up in memory of a "loving family man" to build his family their dream home.

Three teens arrested after stabbing

Three teens arrested after stabbing

Police have arrested three teenagers following an early morning attack which left a man with neck and shoulder stab wounds.

Man stabbed in neck and shoulder

Man stabbed in neck and shoulder

A man in his 20s is in a serious condition after he was stabbed in the neck and shoulder in a town centre.

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Police close off town centre street

Police close off town centre street

A police cordon is in place following an assault in a town centre street.

Fire crews called to crash

Fire crews called to crash

Two people received first aid after a crash.

Police hunt for 'armed man'

Police hunt for 'armed man'

A search for a man carrying a weapon has extended into a second day as officers try to track him down.

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New district Labour leader chosen

New district Labour leader chosen

Labour councillors have voted for a new leader as the party bids to secure power at a council with no majority.

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