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Woman dies after being pulled from water

Woman dies after being pulled from water

A woman has died in hospital following a rescue effort by police and ambulance services this morning.

EU referendum result: Thanet reacts

EU referendum result: Thanet reacts

After it's confirmed Britain voted to leave the EU - Thanet leaders react to the result and the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron.

14-year-old boy touched inappropriately at bus stop

14-year-old boy touched inappropriately at bus stop

Detectives are hunting a middle-aged man who touched a teenager while he waited for a bus.

'Lucky escape' for elderly woman rescued by hero neighbours

'Lucky escape' for elderly woman rescued by hero neighbours

Two neighbours carried an 87-year-old woman to safety from a house fire this morning.

Four arrested on suspicion of people smuggling

Four arrested on suspicion of people smuggling

A series of arrests have been made after an investigation into migrant smuggling across the English Channel.

Three treated with oxygen after house fire

Three treated with oxygen after house fire

Two women and a man have been given oxygen after a fire in a bedroom this morning.

Arrest after 'threatening message' sent to MP

Arrest after 'threatening message' sent to MP

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of sending an offensive or threatening Facebook message to a Kent MP.

'Murder victim' gives evidence from beyond grave

'Murder victim' gives evidence from beyond grave

A vulnerable woman allegedly murdered by three brothers who performed wrestling moves on her has given evidence to court from beyond the grave.

Blues the only choice for Parry

Blues the only choice for Parry

Manny Parry says he had little hesitation signing for Margate despite a clutch of other clubs being in the market for him.

Delays clear after crash at busy junction

Delays clear after crash at busy junction

A crash involving three vehicles caused delays for rush hour drivers.

Man held on suspicion of raping teen girl in car park

Man held on suspicion of raping teen girl in car park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl over several hours in a beach car park.

Vandalism is behind decision to shut shop

Vandalism is behind decision to shut shop

Threats, burglary and a gunshot have led to Ramsgate businessman's decision to close a showroom.

Police investigate threatening message to MP

Police investigate threatening message to MP

Police are investigating reports a Kent MP was sent a threatening Facebook message featuring images of a gun and a knife.

Gloves staying off for Bull

Gloves staying off for Bull

Nikki Bull admits the chance to travel to Portugal to work with a former goalkeeping mentor was too good to refuse.

Tortured pup Chunky appears on TV show

Tortured pup Chunky appears on TV show

A chihuahua puppy that survived being drugged, burnt and beaten by a gang of teenagers has featured on a Channel 5 series about dog rescues tonight.

Armed police called after man spotted with weapon

Armed police called after man spotted with weapon

Armed police and dog teams are on the hunt for a man 'spotted with a weapon' today.

£600,000 Dreamland loan secured against park ownership

£600,000 Dreamland loan secured against park ownership

The operators of a Kent theme park have received a loan of more than half a million pounds - secured against the ownership of the attraction.

Brothers 'performed fatal wrestling moves' on vulnerable woman

Brothers 'performed fatal wrestling moves' on vulnerable woman

A vulnerable woman died following a seven-hour ordeal in which three brothers performed wresting moves on her, a court has heard.

Police hunt micro burglars

Police hunt micro burglars

A raid on a micropub fell flat for burglars when they left empty handed.

Circus saved with new location after travellers take over site

Circus saved with new location after travellers take over site

A last minute saviour has stepped in to rescue a circus performance for disadvantaged children.

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