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Clown craze continues to spread across county

Clown craze continues to spread across county

Pranksters dressed as sinister circus characters have been spotted near children's play area.

Road closed after rush-hour crash

Road closed after rush-hour crash

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene of an accident this morning.

'Murder' victim died of choking and kicks

'Murder' victim died of choking and kicks

A 20-year-old was choked and kicked while on the ground before dying in a shopping centre car park, it's emerged.

Bull: Losing not an option

Bull: Losing not an option

Nikki Bull says Margate's FA Cup third qualifying round replay at Hastings on Tuesday is a game they dare not lose.

Funeral fund set up for 'murder' victim

Funeral fund set up for 'murder' victim

Donations have flooded in to help give 20-year-old "the best send off he deserves".

Watercolour masterpieces in a dazzling display

Watercolour masterpieces in a dazzling display

More than 5,000 visitors head to art gallery on the opening weekend of its latest exhibition.

Dealer caught by police with class A drugs

Dealer caught by police with class A drugs

A dealer caught with wraps of heroin and cocaine during a police raid has been jailed.

Armed officers arrest suspected gunman in village

Armed officers arrest suspected gunman in village

A suspected gunman has been arrested after firearms officers and the police helicopter descended on a Kent village.

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.

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