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Fitzsimons back to stay

Fitzsimons back to stay

Danny Fitzsimons admits his loan spell at Greenwich did him the power of good and he’s now looking forward to nailing down a regular spot at Margate.

Helicopter scrambled in firearms incident

Helicopter scrambled in firearms incident

Officers were called to a firearms incident - with a suspect still at large today.

Electrical fault sparks major blaze at restaurant

Electrical fault sparks major blaze at restaurant

Five fire engines were sent to the scene of a blaze at a restaurant this morning, which was believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

Bull: Win just what we needed

Bull: Win just what we needed

Nikki Bull admitted his overriding emotion after Margate had come from behind to beat Hemel Hempstead was relief.

Akindayini seals fine Gate comeback

Akindayini seals fine Gate comeback

Daniel Akindayini hit a superb winner as Margate came from behind to end Hemel's Hempstead's nine-match unbeaten run.

Gate lucky to have Bull

Gate lucky to have Bull

Alistair Bayliss has described the work done by Nikki Bull at Margate as 'extraordinary' and says the club are lucky to have such a dedicated manager.

Pair remanded after man's shopping centre killing

Pair remanded after man's shopping centre killing

Two men have been remanded in custody accused of murder following the death of a young man at a shopping centre.

Gate financial position 'horrendous'

Gate financial position 'horrendous'

Alistair Bayliss says Margate need a radical shake up from top to bottom if the club are to have any future.

Family tributes to loving son who loved Pokémon Go

Family tributes to loving son who loved Pokémon Go

The devastated family of a young man allegedly murdered at a shopping centre have paid tribute to a loving son, brother and grandson who loved gaming.

Pokemon Go played no part in young man's 'murder'

Pokemon Go played no part in young man's 'murder'

The girlfriend of a man allegedly murdered at a shopping centre has described how he died in her arms - as a rumoured link to Pokemon Go is rubbished.

Tributes to man 'murdered' at shopping centre

Tributes to man 'murdered' at shopping centre

Tributes are pouring in for a young man found dead at a shopping centre - as police continue to quiz two men on suspicion of his murder.

Grounded! Plans to reopen Manston airport scrapped

Grounded! Plans to reopen Manston airport scrapped

The fight to reopen Manston as an airport has been dealt a devastating blow after industry experts concluded it would take decades to make any money.

MP tells council leader to resign over airport 'betrayal'

MP tells council leader to resign over airport 'betrayal'

Campaigners speak out over a report that concluded an airport site would not be commercially viable.

Activist sacked over alleged Holocaust jibe

Activist sacked over alleged Holocaust jibe

An activist has been sacked as vice chair of a grass root political group over alleged anti-Semitic comments relating to the Holocaust.

Police chase suspected stolen vehicle through town

Police chase suspected stolen vehicle through town

Officers have arrested two men after they allegedly fled from the scene of a pursuit.

Thala in race to be fit

Thala in race to be fit

Margate manager Nikki Bull is keeping his fingers crossed Michael Thalassitis will be fit to play in Tuesday's FA Cup tie at home to Hastings.

Woman slashed by robber

Woman slashed by robber

A woman's hand has been slashed by a knife-wielding robber after a tussle over a handbag.

Man charged following fatal crash

Man charged following fatal crash

A man is due to appear before the crown court later this month after being charged with three driving offences following a fatal crash.

Failed rapper's extreme video sparks anger

Failed rapper's extreme video sparks anger

A rapper's video which calls for the beheading of former Ukip leader Nigel Farage also makes sick remarks to soldier Lee Rigby who was murdered.

Freak hail storm hits after weather warning

Freak hail storm hits after weather warning

A yellow weather warning preempted a soggy Saturday - but some residents were graced with hail stones too, as a freak shower left ice on a seafront.

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