Home   Thanet   Archive

Thanet news

Car seized in hare coursing investigation

Car seized in hare coursing investigation

Police looking into reports of criminal damage to crops by poachers take control of a Subaru.

Controversial comedian announces tour

Controversial comedian announces tour

Stand-up comic and film star is heading to a Kent town in April.

Police warn residents to beware of cold calling

Police warn residents to beware of cold calling

Rogue traders knocked on doors, claiming that homes needed repairs

Killer watched teenage girl drown

Killer watched teenage girl drown

A 21-year-old killer watched as a 17-year-old girl drowned - he then laughed and danced in a bar.

Consultation on proposed parkway station

Consultation on proposed parkway station

Kent County Council wants the public's opinion on the latest plans for a new railway station.

Care home damned for many failings

Care home damned for many failings

A care home has been put into special measures after inspectors found staff there couldn't keep residents safe in an emergency.

‘Save our iconic shelters’ plea

‘Save our iconic shelters’ plea

A charitable trust is being set up to raise money to restore what campaigners say is a vital part of a village's history.

Boy, 16, arrested in burglary investigation

Boy, 16, arrested in burglary investigation

A teenager is in custody after being linked to two early morning burglaries.

'He came very close to killing himself'

'He came very close to killing himself'

The man on trial for the murder of a children's author 'considered suicide' while at her Kent home, the jury has been told.

Teen who fled to Kent after party murder is locked up

Teen who fled to Kent after party murder is locked up

A 17-year-old boy who stabbed a friend to death at a birthday party before going on the run in Kent has been locked up.

Author's mum gives evidence at murder trial

Author's mum gives evidence at murder trial

The mother of a poet found dead in a cesspit after being reported missing by her fiance has told a murder jury how she felt 'uneasy' about him.

Robbers target women's bags

Robbers target women's bags

Two women were hurt when robbers grabbed bags containing cash and bank cards.

Police called to dual carriageway crash

Police called to dual carriageway crash

A dual carriageway has been closed to coastbound traffic after a crash

Booze and jewellery stolen in spate of burglaries

Booze and jewellery stolen in spate of burglaries

Police issue warning after spate of 14 break-ins and attempted break-ins in a small area of Kent.

Three in, one out at Hartsdown

Three in, one out at Hartsdown

Nikki Bull believes he has added some much needed nous to his Margate squad by signing two men who boast a wealth of Non-League experience.

Man accused of intimidating witness

Man accused of intimidating witness

A 23-year-old has been charged with threatening or persuading another person not to give evidence to the police or courts.

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

The former Manston airport site has been included in a far-reaching council blueprint to build thousands more homes.

'Fiancee murder' trial halted

'Fiancee murder' trial halted

The murder trial of a man accused of killing his fiancee - children's author Helen Bailey - has been adjourned, as the defendant's been taken sick.

Routine eye test saved girl’s life

Routine eye test saved girl’s life

A family are backing an awareness campaign after an optician discovered their daughter had a brain tumour when she was aged nine.

Spurned lover's 'spiteful' revenge

Spurned lover's 'spiteful' revenge

A woman fled Kent after her ex-boyfriend shared intimate photographs of her with 150 people.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More