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'This is kicking us when we're down'

'This is kicking us when we're down'

A break in at a football club already struggling to survive has devastated players and staff.

Time to pull together

Time to pull together

New chairman Alistair Bayliss has vowed he is in it for the long haul but admits the next two games could be crucial to Margate's immediate prospects.

Woman cut free after crash

Woman cut free after crash

Motorists are suffering long delays after two separate crashes - one of which saw a woman cut from her wrecked car.

Long delays after two car crash on busy road

Long delays after two car crash on busy road

Motorists are suffering long delays after a two-car crash on a busy road.

Dramatic crash leaves two trapped in car

Dramatic crash leaves two trapped in car

Two people were freed from a car by fire crews after it was involved in a crash with a motorbike.

Gate need to face facts

Gate need to face facts

Margate host St Albans on Saturday with boss Nikki Bull admitting there is no getting away from the fact that they are in a relegation battle.

'I wish I was dead so I don't have to live with the memories'

'I wish I was dead so I don't have to live with the memories'

The victim of a restaurateur sex attacker has told a jury how a pervert has ruined her life - as he's jailed for 16 years.

Squatter jailed after 'decorating' property dressed as builder

Squatter jailed after 'decorating' property dressed as builder

A squatter dressed as a builder and started redecorating after entering property undergoing renovation work.

Sex offender barred from hugging doll in dock

Sex offender barred from hugging doll in dock

A defendant who believes they're a five-year-old girl sat in a court's dock hugging a large doll and sucking their thumb.

GEEK festival heads to amusement park

GEEK festival heads to amusement park

A gamer convention is on the move in a change of venue for next year's gathering.

Is this the worst Christmas tree in Kent?

Is this the worst Christmas tree in Kent?

Is this the county's least-decorated festive centrepiece? Organisers have defended the festive tree, but what do you think?

Blades boss leads support for Bayliss

Blades boss leads support for Bayliss

Alistair Bayliss admits he has been overwhelmed by the goodwill he has been shown since agreeing to become Margate chairman.

Evacuation after fire at residential home

Evacuation after fire at residential home

Up to 30 people got out of a residential home after fire erupted

Man led to safety after flat fire

Man led to safety after flat fire

A block of flats was evacuated and a man led to safety after a fire broke out in a property on the top floor.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway set to re-open

Dreamland's Scenic Railway set to re-open

It is hoped the Scenic Railway will soon be up and running after Dreamland finally received a vital part for repairs.

Foster injury update

Foster injury update

Margate manager Nikki Bull has received some good news after learning Alfie Foster’s injury is not as serious as first thought.

The town where Christmas is behind bars

The town where Christmas is behind bars

Christmas spirit is caged this year for shoppers in one Kent town.

Kent Bake Off star to appear in Christmas special

Kent Bake Off star to appear in Christmas special

A Great British Bake Off semi-finalist who lives in Kent will return to the iconic tent for the BBC's final two episodes.

Chairman's exit 'not a surprise'

Chairman's exit 'not a surprise'

Margate manager Nikki Bull says he was disappointed but not surprised to see owner/chairman John Webb quit the club.

Former Ukip councillor accused of war medal lies by MP

Former Ukip councillor accused of war medal lies by MP

A MP has criticised a constituent and former Ukip councillor over fake medal claims.

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