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Murder suspect denies causing fatal choke hold

Murder suspect denies causing fatal choke hold

A man in the dock accused of inflicting a choke hold which killed a Pokemon Go fan has denied murdering him.

Council sells off start-up workshops

Council sells off start-up workshops

Businesses are facing an uncertain future after a council decided to auction off more than 20 units.

Adults and child in sea rescue

Adults and child in sea rescue

An RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched after an emergency call was made to the Coastguard from a speedboat.

Dickens' home for sale... for cool £5m

Dickens' home for sale... for cool £5m

Bleak House - the seven-bedroom home where Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield - is up for sale.

Town given key heritage cash

Town given key heritage cash

This Kent town is among 10 across England to be given money to preserve its history.

Crews called after fire spreads over driveway

Crews called after fire spreads over driveway

Firefighters were sent to a driveway fire after a van blaze spread to a gate and fence.

Firefighters tackle bin store flat fire

Firefighters tackle bin store flat fire

Fire crews were called to a bin store blaze at a block of flats last night.

Rough sleepers saved from the streets

Rough sleepers saved from the streets

Winter shelter scheme gives 23 homeless people food, support and a safe place to sleep.

Former employee defends MP amid sexism row

Former employee defends MP amid sexism row

A former employee has come to the defence of a Kent MP after he was accused of making sexist comments.

Murder accused: 'I was there to help and protect'

Murder accused: 'I was there to help and protect'

A man accused of the murder of Pokemon Go fan Carl Gregory told police he was there to "help and protect" him.

Gate duo staying on

Gate duo staying on

Margate's management team are to stay on at Hartsdown beyond the end of this season.

Conservatives fined £70k over election overspend

Conservatives fined £70k over election overspend

The Conservatives have been fined a record £70,000 for irregularities in the party's election expenses - including the fight for South Thanet.

Appeal after family heirlooms taken

Appeal after family heirlooms taken

An antiques enthusiast is appealing for help after some of her most treasured possessions were taken.

Blackman eyeing strong finish

Blackman eyeing strong finish

Lloyd Blackman insists Ramsgate won't let things drift in closing weeks of the season.

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

An American investment company has sold its rights and interests in Manston to new company in this country.

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

The loved ones of a motorcyclist who died after colliding with a car, leaving a wife and two young children, have paid tribute to him.

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Passengers are being told to check before they travel after some services in Kent were stopped earlier today.

Mum stabbed man over family feud

Mum stabbed man over family feud

An attack which left the victim with a five-inch scar on his chest was captured on CCTV.

Kent MP questioned about election expenses

Kent MP questioned about election expenses

A leading politician has been reportedly interviewed under caution for six hours following allegations of overspending.

Six-year sentence for drug dealer armed with knife

Six-year sentence for drug dealer armed with knife

A man who was found with crack cocaine, heroin and a vegetable knife has been sent to prison after he appeared in court.

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