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Councillor numbers could be cut

Councillor numbers could be cut

The number of district councillors could face a drop of more than a third in the latest review.

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Flytippers strike again within hours of clear-up

Flytippers strike again within hours of clear-up

A council has hit out at flytippers after an area was cleared, only for more waste to be dumped within hours.

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Final whistle blows for leisure centre

Final whistle blows for leisure centre

A youth and leisure centre which has be running for more than 40 years will close its doors at the end of the month.

Day to shine at night in grandad's memory

Day to shine at night in grandad's memory

A care worker will be taking part in Pilgrims Hospices Night to Shine in remembrance of her grandad.

Restaurant fire near harbour

Restaurant fire near harbour

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in the cellar of an eatery and bar in a seaside town.

Secret postcard auction raises thousands

Secret postcard auction raises thousands

More than £7,000 has been raised towards the re-opening of the Margate caves in a secret postcard auction.

Parents' heartbreak over newborn's sudden death

Parents' heartbreak over newborn's sudden death

A couple who lost their baby son have spoken of their devastation - and how they plan to give back to those who helped them through their heartbreak.

'Disgraceful' thieves steal equipment from ambulances

'Disgraceful' thieves steal equipment from ambulances

Police say lives are being put at risk by 'disgraceful' thieves who stole life-saving equipment from seven ambulances in one night.

Family trio on 1,268km charity cycle

Family trio on 1,268km charity cycle

Three family members have set off on a mammoth cycle in a bid to raise money for charity.

Chippy fire on busiest night of week

Chippy fire on busiest night of week

A popular fish and chip shop, which also offers vegan food, had to be evacuated this evening after a fryer caught fire.

Great British Beach Clean returns

Great British Beach Clean returns

A host of volunteers will be cleaning up part of the district's coastline this weekend.

Trip to the seaside for former Grenfell Tower residents

Trip to the seaside for former Grenfell Tower residents

A Kent town welcomed those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy for a special day out.

Taiyah tribute artist in graffiti prosecution

Taiyah tribute artist in graffiti prosecution

A man has been prosecuted for criminal damage after members of the public identified 'grumpy' tag.

Council launch new resident survey

Council launch new resident survey

Residents can put across their views on the future budget, council services and more.

Police called to fight after man injured

Police called to fight after man injured

A man has been taken to hospital after police were called to a fight in the middle of the afternoon.

Blackman puzzled by Southwood form

Blackman puzzled by Southwood form

Lloyd Blackman fears Ramsgate have a mental block at home after three defeats in a row.

Two teens charged with weapon offences

Two teens charged with weapon offences

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old are due in court after armed police were called to a disturbance where a man was reported to have a firearm.

Fire in boarded-up care home

Fire in boarded-up care home

Four fire engines were sent to the scene of a fire in a derelict care home.

Car vandal ordered to pay compensation

Car vandal ordered to pay compensation

A vandal captured on camera keying cars along two streets has been ordered to pay compensation.

Road reopens after ambulance crash

Road reopens after ambulance crash

A busy A-road was closed while crews dealt with a crash involving an ambulance on an emergency call.

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