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Donnelly on mark in cup win

Donnelly on mark in cup win

Scott Donnelly scored his first Margate goal as Nikki Bull's patched up side comfortably reached the FA Cup third qualifying round.

Fire crews rescue pair from stranded car

Fire crews rescue pair from stranded car

Firefighters are warning motorists to avoid flooded roads after two people were rescued from a car stuck in the water after heavy rain.

Thanet Way closed after crash

Thanet Way closed after crash

The coasbound carriageway of the A299 has been closed following a crash at a roundabout.

Under-fire hospice reveals action plan

Under-fire hospice reveals action plan

Bosses at a hospice criticised by government inspectors for not protecting its staff from bullying say they are determined to restore morale.

Arsonists blamed for huge field fire

Arsonists blamed for huge field fire

People were warned to keep doors and windows closed as firefighters tackled a field fire thought to have been started by arsonists.

Bull's keeper crisis

Bull's keeper crisis

Nikki Bull admits he may be forced to play in the game he has described as Margate's biggest of the season so far.

Police arrest burglary suspect

Police arrest burglary suspect

Officers investigating a spate of burglaries have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of the crimes.

Anger over theft of 40 unique kites

Anger over theft of 40 unique kites

A collector is devastated after around 40 "irreplaceable" kites - some handmade and from around the world - were stolen.

‘Killer could strike again if released’

‘Killer could strike again if released’

A retired senior detective has warned a brutal murderer could kill again if he's ever released from prison.

Bull: We blew our chance

Bull: We blew our chance

Nikki Bull says Margate paid the price for not capitalising when they were on top during Tuesday's 2-0 home defeat to Dartford.

Neighbours raise alarm after 'arson attack' on flat

Neighbours raise alarm after 'arson attack' on flat

Firefighters tackled a suspicious blaze in a ground-floor flat after neighbours spotted flames and smoke coming from the building.

Which EastEnders star has announced a Kent show?

Which EastEnders star has announced a Kent show?

Soap actor turned musician promises plenty of 80s hits and comedy banter.

Darts leave it late

Darts leave it late

Two goals in the closing 15 minutes earned Dartford the points in their Vanarama National League South derby at Margate on Tuesday.

Train chaos on hottest day

Train chaos on hottest day

Trains are being diverted and delayed by up to 50 minutes this evening after signalling problems.

Biker seriously hurt in crash

Biker seriously hurt in crash

A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital in a serious condition following a crash.

Bull relishing Darts test

Bull relishing Darts test

Nikki Bull believes the home derby with Dartford will give him a good idea how well equipped Margate are to live with the best teams in VNLS.

Kent's bake-off star reacts to Channel 4 move

Kent's bake-off star reacts to Channel 4 move

One of Kent's stars of the Great British Bake Off has reacted with sadness that the hit show will move to Channel 4, describing it as "typically BBC".

Woman thought violent partner would kill her

Woman thought violent partner would kill her

Police arrived to find a violent thug covered in his partner's blood after neighbours raised concerns about shouting and a woman crying hysterically.

Did you spot superyacht?

Did you spot superyacht?

A $300m floating palace owned by a Russian billionaire has been seen moored off the Kent coast.

Teen cyclist found in street with life-threatening injuries

Teen cyclist found in street with life-threatening injuries

Police are looking for a taxi driver after a teenage cyclist was found in the street with life-threatening head injuries.

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