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Fire and ambulance crews respond to two call-outs

Fire and ambulance crews respond to two call-outs

Firefighters have been dealing with a vehicle blaze and an out of control bonfire where a man was taken to hospital after battling flames with a hose.

Farage back and he’s still full of lip

Farage back and he’s still full of lip

Despite claiming to have achieved his political ambition and resigning as leader of Ukip in July, Nigel Farage was back in Kent.

Bull seeks right blend

Bull seeks right blend

Margate manager Nikki Bull says he will continue to keep tinkering with his side until he finds the right formula.

WATCH: Jogger hits back at man who abused her

WATCH: Jogger hits back at man who abused her

A video posted to Facebook by a woman angry about a man verbally abusing her 'big fat arse' has been viewed more than 430,000 times.

Has the UK's smallest pub opened in Kent?

Has the UK's smallest pub opened in Kent?

One of the smallest pubs in the UK has opened in a Kent town but can you guess how many people can fit inside?

Witness appeal after girl hit by car

Witness appeal after girl hit by car

Police have appealed for witnesses after a teenage girl was injured by a car

Man found with serious injuries released from hospital

Man found with serious injuries released from hospital

A man who was found lying in the road with wounds to his neck and arms has been released from hospital as police continue their appeal for witnesses.

Colour and love as Pride returns

Colour and love as Pride returns

A parade today rounded off a colourful week of festivities in Margate supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

Concerns grows for missing woman

Concerns grows for missing woman

Officers have appealed for information to track down a woman who went missing from Ramsgate

Man suffers serious injuries after being 'stabbed' in neck and arms

Man suffers serious injuries after being 'stabbed' in neck and arms

A man has been seriously injured in a suspected stabbing near a supermarket.

VIDEO: Animal protesters held after surrounding lorries

VIDEO: Animal protesters held after surrounding lorries

Campaigners were arrested after more than 100 people formed a blockade to stop trucks carrying live animals reaching a Kent port.

Road reopens after woman cut free from car

Road reopens after woman cut free from car

A car crash left traffic stationary this morning after fire and ambulance crews were called to cut a woman free from a car.

Bull expects a response

Bull expects a response

Nikki Bull says he is backing Margate's players to bounce back after admitting the defeat at Chelmsford left the whole camp smarting.

Lifeboat rushes to overwhalemed 'kayaker'

Lifeboat rushes to overwhalemed 'kayaker'

A lifeboat crew thought somefin was up when they were called to a kayaker in distress - but it turned out all was whale.

VIDEO: Vandals smash up sports pavilion

VIDEO: Vandals smash up sports pavilion

A sports facility has been wrecked by vandals who have also allegedly been "tearing asbestos out of the roof and throwing it at dog walkers".

Council forced to apologise and pay thousands to family

Council forced to apologise and pay thousands to family

An ombudsman highlighted a council's failings and ordered it to pay compensation after ruling it failed to help a family with two disabled children.

Ward bullish ahead of new season

Ward bullish ahead of new season

Ramsgate's Jim Ward is in upbeat mood ahead of the Ryman League Division 1 South kick-off at home to Guernsey this weekend.

MP calls for public inquiry into running of Dreamland

MP calls for public inquiry into running of Dreamland

A politician is calling for a 'full and independent public inquiry' to examine the difficulties a Kent theme park has faced since opening last year.

Car crashes into gate and vehicles in 'hit-and-run'

Car crashes into gate and vehicles in 'hit-and-run'

A man has been arrested for allegedly smashing a car into a gate and three parked vehicles before driving off.

Dog owner issues poison warning after pet’s death

Dog owner issues poison warning after pet’s death

A man has sent a warning to fellow pet owners after his 17-month-old dog died when he allegedly ate food laced with rat poison in a Kent park.

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