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Kent district among worst for heroin overdoses

Kent district among worst for heroin overdoses

A Kent district is one of the worst places in the UK for deaths from heroin and morphine overdoses, according to a new report.

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Nine new rides at Dreamland

Nine new rides at Dreamland

A Kent attraction is pulling out all the stops to try and entice in new visitors with the promise of new exciting experiences.

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Man arrested over 'arson' at block of flats

Man arrested over 'arson' at block of flats

Police have questioned a man following a fire at a block of flats.

Emergency services respond to 'cliff fall'

Emergency services respond to 'cliff fall'

A full-scale alert was issued amid reports a person had fallen off a cliff.

Reaction: Ref cost us

Reaction: Ref cost us

Steve Watt was highly critical of referee Steven Hughes after Monday's draw with Folkestone Invicta.

Firefighters tackle blaze in block of flats

Firefighters tackle blaze in block of flats

Three residents suffered from the effects of smoke inhalation after a fire in a block of flats.

Power outage at Dreamland leaves people stuck on ride

Power outage at Dreamland leaves people stuck on ride

Thrillseekers at Dreamland today were left stranded on the 35metre tall Big Wheel after a power outage.

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Mum-of-two suffers skull fracture in daylight attack

Mum-of-two suffers skull fracture in daylight attack

A 27-year-old has reportedly been hit over the head in an attempted robbery as she walked home.

Surgery now vital for dad

Surgery now vital for dad

A father's bid for life-saving surgery has become 'more urgent than ever'.

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NHS campaigners launch legal challenge

NHS campaigners launch legal challenge

NHS campaigners have launched a formal challenge against plans to close the stroke unit in Margate's QEQM hospital.

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Event to boost business women

Event to boost business women

A business booster event is being held for women in business and to help small businesses strive.

Watt: Gate need to change mentality

Watt: Gate need to change mentality

Manager Steve Watt says conceding late goals is a habit Margate need to break.

'Best showman we have ever had'

'Best showman we have ever had'

Jarvis Cocker wowed fans at an NME award-winning music venue playing with new band JARV.

Medical centre project granted £2.5m

Medical centre project granted £2.5m

A project to extend a medical centre to cater for 32,000 patients has received a £2.5 million funding boost.

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Town to host kitesurfing championships

Town to host kitesurfing championships

A Kent town has been chosen to host the final leg of 2018's National Freestyle Kitesurfing Championships.

'The people face an uncertain future over their dental care'

'The people face an uncertain future over their dental care'

The Prime Minister has been urged to ensure that thousands to be left without a dentist because of a practice closure are given some alternative.

Archbishop answers questions at 'spoons

Archbishop answers questions at 'spoons

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid a visit to a Wetherspoon branch, answering questions on mental health, homelessness and more.

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Man suffers multiple injuries after cliff plunge

Man suffers multiple injuries after cliff plunge

A man has been flown to hospital after suffering injuries in an early morning fall at a bay.

Wartime drawings found in pound shop

Wartime drawings found in pound shop

Rare pictures of enemy planes drawn by firefighters during the Second World War have been found in the most unlikely of places.

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Conman had at least 10 aliases

Conman had at least 10 aliases

A man who came into the country illegally managed to rip off £60,000 in benefits while fathering several children.

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