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Margate’s hopes hang on midweek match at Cheshunt

Margate’s hopes hang on midweek match at Cheshunt

Margate boss Mark Stimson has praised the fighting spirit of his team after refusing to give up on their survival hopes.

Ramsgate’s record-breaker

Ramsgate’s record-breaker

Joe Taylor has spoken of his pride at becoming Ramsgate’s all-time record goalscorer.

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Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

A care home used for dementia patients and over 65s could be converted into a 21-bedroom HMO if plans are given the green light.

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First phase of 450-home development approved

First phase of 450-home development approved

Work is due to begin on the first phase of a 450-home development on farmland with affordable housing provision increased by the new developers.

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‘He tried to throw himself out of a window - how could they say he was low-risk?’

‘He tried to throw himself out of a window - how could they say he was low-risk?’

A young man who stabbed himself and tried to jump out of a window was discharged from hospital as “low-risk” before days later taking his own life.

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‘Living in high-rise feels like a social experiment’

‘Living in high-rise feels like a social experiment’

A mum says she feels like she’s living in a social experiment due to the violence, noise and antisocial behaviour at her block of council flats.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Margate are still in there fighting for their Isthmian Premier future after winning their penultimate match of the season.

Pensioner suffers serious injuries after being hit by Audi

Pensioner suffers serious injuries after being hit by Audi

A pensioner is in hospital with serious injuries after a driver suspected of dangerous driving crashed into him.

Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

A local authority that oversees three beachside towns is considering taxing visitors who stay overnight, and additional tax on second homes.

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Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

Trains have been brought to a halt after a lorry hit a bridge.

Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response

Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response

Emergency services were scrambled to a town centre today amid reports a car had overturned.

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.

Rare ‘Last of Us’ zombie fungi found in Kent wood

Rare ‘Last of Us’ zombie fungi found in Kent wood

Rare fungi which inspired the renowned video game and TV series The Last of Us has been found in a Kent woodland.

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Road closed after person hit by car

Road closed after person hit by car

A main road has been after a person was hit by a car.

The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

In our latest food review, we visit a restaurant with a strange taste when it comes to interior design.

Arrest after stolen BMW spotted at fuel station

Arrest after stolen BMW spotted at fuel station

A stolen BMW will be returned to its owner after being spotted at a fuel station.

Person treated by paramedics after chip pan fire

Person treated by paramedics after chip pan fire

Fire crews tackled a house fire after a chip pan overheated and caught alight, leaving one person needing treatment after inhaling smoke.

‘Dangerous’ sex offender jailed for 15 years for degrading attack

‘Dangerous’ sex offender jailed for 15 years for degrading attack

A “dangerous” man who subjected a woman to a degrading and humiliating sexual assault has been jailed for 15 years.

Stimson: Not enough training time Gate’s undoing

Stimson: Not enough training time Gate’s undoing

Boss Mark Stimson believes a lack of regular training time is a key factor behind Margate’s struggles this season.

I don’t know what else we can do

I don’t know what else we can do

Manager Ben Smith will still consider this season a success even if Ramsgate miss out on the league title.

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