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Appeal launched after thieves target charity shop

Appeal launched after thieves target charity shop

An appeal has been launched for donations after money was stolen from a charity shop during a break-in.

Fire caused by baby bottle steriliser on hob

Fire caused by baby bottle steriliser on hob

Firefighters rushed to a property after a resident returned home to find alarms sounding and smoke billowing from the building.

Police release e-fit after jewellery and cash stolen

Police release e-fit after jewellery and cash stolen

Police have released a computer-generated image of a man they want to trace after cash and jewellery was stolen from a house

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

An attacker stole a wallet from the 87-year-old victim's trouser pocket after pushing him to the ground in a violent robbery.

'I will end your life tonight'

'I will end your life tonight'

A man high on drugs who armed himself and stormed into his ex-lover's home threatening to kill her has been jailed.

Dangerous driver jailed after crash seriously injures teenagers

Dangerous driver jailed after crash seriously injures teenagers

A driver has been jailed after crashing into a beauty salon, seriously injuring himself and two teenagers and causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Teenage girl 'gang-raped after asking for directions'

Teenage girl 'gang-raped after asking for directions'

A 16-year-old drunk girl was led to a "grubby" flat and repeatedly raped by four men after asking for directions, a court heard.

Manston's best hopes of re-opening remain with RiverOak says Sir Roger

Manston's best hopes of re-opening remain with RiverOak says Sir Roger

North Thanet parliamentary hopeful Sir Roger Gale queries news of another Manston contender.

Fire destroys part of children's play area

Fire destroys part of children's play area

Part of a popular children's play area has been destroyed following a fire.

£100m US plan to revive airport site

£100m US plan to revive airport site

A US firm is looking to revive Manston airport as a base for aviation activities - with a £100m investment.

The only way is up

The only way is up

Margate boss Steve Watt believes finishing bottom of the table summed up their season.

Six arrested after armed police descend

Six arrested after armed police descend

Six people have been arrested after armed police were called to a residential street.

Delays clear after car and motorcycle crash

Delays clear after car and motorcycle crash

Earlier delays have now cleared following an accident on a busy road.

Road closed after crash

Road closed after crash

Fire crews, police and paramedics have all been called to a crash which has sparked a gas leak in a Kent town.

Man arrested by armed police

Man arrested by armed police

Officers with guns were called to a residential street following reports of a man acting suspiciously.

Firefighters tackle blaze at museum

Firefighters tackle blaze at museum

Crews discovered a pile of litter alight inside a derelict motor museum.

Knifeman scare

Knifeman scare

Police were called to a town centre after fears a man may be armed with a knife.

Craig Mackinlay re-selected for South Thanet seat

Craig Mackinlay re-selected for South Thanet seat

Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay has been re-chosen to contest the South Thanet seat in the general election

Gate sign four players

Gate sign four players

Margate boss Steve Watt has wasted no time reshaping his squad for next season.

League title won in Kent

League title won in Kent

Margate finish bottom as Maidenhead seal National League South title.

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