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Ward: Crimmen is our type of player

Ward: Crimmen is our type of player

George Crimmen is the latest player to earn a contract at Ramsgate.

VIDEO: Boy, 9, dragged to sea on inflatable dolphin

VIDEO: Boy, 9, dragged to sea on inflatable dolphin

A nine-year-old boy has been saved by the RNLI after being swept out to sea on an inflatable dolphin.

Kent council first in UK to refuse anti-racism motion

Kent council first in UK to refuse anti-racism motion

A Kent council is the first and so far only in the UK to refuse to debate a motion condemning hate crime, racism and xenophobia.

'You cannot have a tumour... I’m pregnant’

'You cannot have a tumour... I’m pregnant’

A man diagnosed with a rare facial cancer on the same day his wife told him she was pregnant has described his battle with the disease.

Bail refused for man accused of killing teenager

Bail refused for man accused of killing teenager

A judge has ruled a man accused of murdering a teenage girl who drowned in the sea must remain in prison while he awaits trial.

Overturned van closes busy dual carriageway

Overturned van closes busy dual carriageway

Police are appealing for motorists to avoid the area of serious crash.

Two injured after helicopter crashes on its side

Two injured after helicopter crashes on its side

Two people have been injured after a helicopter crashed onto its side at an airport site.

Man 'with blade' arrested after pedestrian knocked down

Man 'with blade' arrested after pedestrian knocked down

A man reportedly brandishing a blade has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by car.

Man in serious condition after beach incident

Man in serious condition after beach incident

Police and the air ambulance were called to a busy seafront after a man suffered head injuries at a lido.

Dreamland faces creditors meeting

Dreamland faces creditors meeting

The company that runs Dreamland faces a difficult creditors meeting - amid debts of £2.9m.

Elderly woman taken to hospital after house fire

Elderly woman taken to hospital after house fire

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital this morning after a hero neighbour extinguished a kitchen fire.

Bull discovers joy of text

Bull discovers joy of text

Nikki Bull admits he is delighted with his latest capture - but says he can take very little credit for the deal.

Man arrested on suspicion of sex attack

Man arrested on suspicion of sex attack

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of sexual assault after a woman was allegedly attacked in the early hours.

Protesters form blockade to stop live animal export lorries

Protesters form blockade to stop live animal export lorries

More than 50 campaigners sat in the road and clashed with lorry drivers transporting live sheep to Calais.

Police hunt burglar targeting homes with open windows

Police hunt burglar targeting homes with open windows

A warning has been sent to Kent residents after a burglar gained access to homes through open windows in the hot weather.

Armed police restrain man 'with weapon'

Armed police restrain man 'with weapon'

Officers with guns have swooped on a man thought to be carrying a weapon close to a busy town centre.

Chase & Status headline Kent music festival

Chase & Status headline Kent music festival

A major electronic music production duo will play to more than 10,000 music fans at a festival coming to Kent in September.

Live animal exports set to resume from port

Live animal exports set to resume from port

Live animal exports are due to return to a Kent port this evening, say protesters, on what is expected to be one of the hottest days of the year.

Bull chasing loan keeper

Bull chasing loan keeper

Nikki Bull is hoping to agree a deal with Leyton Orient to sign goalkeeper Charlie Grainger on a season-long loan.

Foxes damage Ramsgate pitch

Foxes damage Ramsgate pitch

Damage to their Southwood pitch caused by foxes has forced Ramsgate to change their pre-season plans.

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