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MP demands inquiry into council's hotel and homes plan

MP demands inquiry into council's hotel and homes plan

Plans for a new development on a former funfair site are at the centre of a row between a Kent MP and the council.

Donnelly glad to be off mark

Donnelly glad to be off mark

Scott Donnelly says he hopes his goal in Margate’s 2-0 home FA Cup win over Biggleswade Town on Saturday is the first of many for the club.

Man hurt in lorry crash

Man hurt in lorry crash

A man was cut free from his car and the air ambulance was called after a crash involving a lorry.

VIDEO: Hungry seal spotted off Kent coast

VIDEO: Hungry seal spotted off Kent coast

A wildlife enthusiast has videoed the moment a seal dives below the water and emerges with a fish in its mouth, which it then devours.

Auditors urge council to be cautious over Dreamland

Auditors urge council to be cautious over Dreamland

Thanet council's leader has downplayed an auditor's report on Dreamland which questions the long-term viability of the amusement park.

£300 to be won in our Cute Kids competition

£300 to be won in our Cute Kids competition

Your child could win you cash and a whole host of other goodies in our free-to-enter contest.

Driver and passenger still fighting for life after car ploughs into salon

Driver and passenger still fighting for life after car ploughs into salon

A man in his 20s and a teenager are still critical after suffering life-threatening injuries following a crash in a quiet village.

Teen crash victim 'will never be the same again'

Teen crash victim 'will never be the same again'

The heartbroken mother of a “bubbly” teenager seriously injured when a car ploughed into a beauty salon has spoken from his bedside.

Three-car crash in busy road

Three-car crash in busy road

A person has been taken to hospital after an accident this afternoon.

Firefighters tackle flat blaze

Firefighters tackle flat blaze

Investigations are ongoing after a serious fire in a block of flats tonight.

Gate players defy the pain

Gate players defy the pain

Nikki Bull has revealed that several members of his squad defied medical advice to play in Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup win over Biggleswade Town.

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.

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