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MP's aide charged with rape

MP's aide charged with rape

An aide to a Kent MP has been charged with raping a woman in the House of Commons.

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

A man wanted by police after a reported rape has been arrested in Italy.

Watt already seeing progress

Watt already seeing progress

Steve Watt says Margate's performance in losing to promotion-chasing Chelmsford was a step in the right direction.

Road closed while accident vehicle is recovered

Road closed while accident vehicle is recovered

There is a temporary road closure on Manston Road.

Could you be the next singing sensation?

Could you be the next singing sensation?

This Kent town is hosting the first round of open auditions for The X Factor.

Man trapped after car crash

Man trapped after car crash

A driver had to be freed with hydraulic equipment after his car collided with another vehicle at a busy roundabout.

Plan to honour murdered author

Plan to honour murdered author

A mayor has proposed a plaque go up in a Kent town to celebrate the work of Helen Bailey.

Gate takeover in offing

Gate takeover in offing

Alistair Bayliss says the latest takeover of Margate should be announced soon, but he's vowed the days of reckless spending are gone for good.

'I am fully to blame' - charity worker in Lush gaffe

'I am fully to blame' - charity worker in Lush gaffe

A charity worker who donated Lush products that were meant to benefit vulnerable groups to the Labour party has accepted responsibility.

Rogers in it for long haul

Rogers in it for long haul

James Rogers says he needed no persuasion to join Margate's Vanarama National League South relegation fight.

Labour sold cosmetics meant for homeless to boost election funds

Labour sold cosmetics meant for homeless to boost election funds

A Labour councillor sold cosmetics that were donated by Lush to benefit the homeless and disadvantaged to fund the party's election campaign.

College praised in remarkable turnaround

College praised in remarkable turnaround

A college marked a huge turnaround in its fortunes with a glowing Ofsted report.

Dog's body found dumped in bin bag

Dog's body found dumped in bin bag

A passerby made a grim discovery in a park - the body of a bull terrier dog dumped in a black bin bag next to a teddy. Warning: graphic image

Gate 'not a lost cause'

Gate 'not a lost cause'

New Margate manager Steve Watt says he wouldn't have taken the job at Hartsdown if he didn't think he could keep the Blues up.

Losing start for Watt

Losing start for Watt

Margate's long losing streak continued as Steve Watts' first game in charge ended in defeat to fellow strugglers Whitehawk.

Burglary at nature reserve

Burglary at nature reserve

Thieves broke into a study centre at a wildlife reserve and stole cash from a safe.

Man in his 30s found dead in park

Man in his 30s found dead in park

A man's body has been found in a popular park in a seaside town.

Police called to assault

Police called to assault

A man was taken to hospital after an alleged assault at a house this morning.

Turner reopens after Storm Doris damage

Turner reopens after Storm Doris damage

One of the county's premier attractions has reopened after Storm Doris forced it to close on Friday.

Thieves steal precious memento from mum

Thieves steal precious memento from mum

A locket with a strand of hair from her dead son has been taken from a woman during a raid on her home.

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