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Millions generated by gallery's visitors

Millions generated by gallery's visitors

The boss and the Turner Contemporary gallery revealed its value to the community at a reception at the House of Commons.

Police chopper looks for suspect

Police chopper looks for suspect

A police helicopter circled a district last night helping officers look for a man who is suspected to be linked to a number of burglaries.

Man kills brother in crash hours before dangerous driving case

Man kills brother in crash hours before dangerous driving case

A drug-driver killed his brother in a crash - hours before he was due to be sentenced for a dangerous driving offence.

Gate exodus 'inevitable'

Gate exodus 'inevitable'

Margate manager Nikki Bull says it has been heartbreaking and demoralising having to tell players that the club can no longer afford to keep them.

Get ready for star-studded Christmas lights switch-on

Get ready for star-studded Christmas lights switch-on

Shoppers will be treated to performances from X Factor contestants in this year's festive light switch-on at Westwood Cross.

Have you seen two men after headbutting?

Have you seen two men after headbutting?

Police have released efits of two men they are searching for after a teenager was headbutted.

Hunt for arsonist after porch set alight as residents slept

Hunt for arsonist after porch set alight as residents slept

Police are hunting an arsonist who set fire to the porch of a home as those inside slept.

Police investigate sex assault bid

Police investigate sex assault bid

Officers are looking into reports of an attempted sexual assault at a Kent harbour.

Ambulance crews discover stabbed man

Ambulance crews discover stabbed man

Police are carrying out house-to-house inquiries after a man in his 20s was found stabbed.

Ban rules Bull out of Whitehawk trip

Ban rules Bull out of Whitehawk trip

Lewis Ward looks set to return in goal for Margate this weekend after boss Nikki Bull was handed a two-game touchline ban.

Burglar jumped out of window after being spotted

Burglar jumped out of window after being spotted

A man inside a house fled when he was spotted by its occupant.

Ukip leadership contenders at odds over future for Manston

Ukip leadership contenders at odds over future for Manston

Frontrunners in Ukip leadership race set out their stall over Manston

Ukip councillor quits planning role in Manston row

Ukip councillor quits planning role in Manston row

Councillor stands aside as planning committee chairman after video shows him vowing to block housing plans to help Manston airport campaign.

Car driven into house

Car driven into house

A driver was treated for minor injuries after her car was driven into the side of a house.

Deaf school site up for sale

Deaf school site up for sale

Trustees prepare to sell off former school premises in the centre of town.

Ukip contender pledges "fresh look" at Manston

Ukip contender pledges "fresh look" at Manston

Suzanne Evans, a runner in the race to become leader of Ukip, has vowed to reassess the prospects of reopening Manston as a working airport.

Thalassitis leaves Blues

Thalassitis leaves Blues

Michael Thalassitis has left Margate to join one of their Vanarama National League South rivals.

Jobcentre worker jailed for benefit fraud

Jobcentre worker jailed for benefit fraud

A Jobcentre worker spent the proceeds of fraudulent welfare claims on luxury breaks, meals and West Ham tickets.

Millions paid for runway to be Op Stack lorry park

Millions paid for runway to be Op Stack lorry park

The cost of keeping the former Manston airport on standby as a lorry park for Operation Stack has cost the taxpayer several million pounds.

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