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Weston game 'massive,' says Bull

Weston game 'massive,' says Bull

Nikki Bull admits that Saturday's game at Weston-super-Mare could have a huge bearing on what division he leaves Margate in at the end of the season.

'We watched them get pepper sprayed'

'We watched them get pepper sprayed'

A woman has told of the moment she saw police swoop and arrest five people after an alleged assault.

Kent man sets new world record for rowing Atlantic

Kent man sets new world record for rowing Atlantic

Despite capsizing three times and suffering back injuries, a Kent man has set a new Guinness world record for rowing the Atlantic in the fastest time.

Five arrested after assault

Five arrested after assault

Four men and one woman were arrested after an alleged assault.

Kent ironmongers inspired classic Four Candles sketch

Kent ironmongers inspired classic Four Candles sketch

An ironmongers near late comedian Ronnie Corbett's Kent holiday home inspired the classic Four Candles sketch.

Chunky hands in 500,000 name petition

Chunky hands in 500,000 name petition

A chihuahua cross who was beaten, fed drugs and set on fire has helped to hand in a petition to Westminster calling for tougher animal protection laws

Gate say Ladapo cash will be re-invested

Gate say Ladapo cash will be re-invested

Margate owner John Webb has revealed that all the money made from the sale of Freddie Ladapo will be invested in the team and the ground.

Ladapo earns Palace move

Ladapo earns Palace move

Margate striker Freddie Ladapo has secured a dream move to Barclays Premier League side Crystal Palace.

Webb: Decision wasn't easy for Laslett

Webb: Decision wasn't easy for Laslett

Margate's new owner John Webb has revealed that his predecessor Bob Laslett did a lot of soul searching before making the decision to stand down.

Motorbike sprint show cancelled

Motorbike sprint show cancelled

The Ramsgate Sprint Revival has been cancelled after the council could not guarantee use of the port for a pit area.

Cheating prison officer cleared of raping teenager

Cheating prison officer cleared of raping teenager

A married man wrote a letter to his wife asking for forgiveness while awaiting trial for a rape charge.

'Emergency spelling only'

'Emergency spelling only'

Council officials were left red-faced after contractors made a spelling mistake updating the car park at a block of flats.

Bull 'misled' over contract

Bull 'misled' over contract

Nikki Bull has revealed he agreed a new deal to stay on as Margate boss but that the club are no longer in a position to honour the contract.

Ukip councillor apologises for 'anyone but a Muslim' remark

Ukip councillor apologises for 'anyone but a Muslim' remark

A Ukip councillor in Thanet has apologised after saying voters in London should elect "anyone but a Muslim" in Mayoral race

Gate misery continues

Gate misery continues

Margate's desperate run of form in Vanarama National League South continued as they slumped to a seventh successive defeat.

Kitchen fire leaves woman needing oxygen treatment

Kitchen fire leaves woman needing oxygen treatment

Firefighters were called to a fire in a kitchen thought to have been caused by burned cooking.

Police investigate airgun attack on boy and girl in amusement park

Police investigate airgun attack on boy and girl in amusement park

An eight-year-old boy and 17-year-old girl are said to have shot at with a BB gun while in Dreamland

Police investigate catapult attack at amusement park

Police investigate catapult attack at amusement park

A boy aged eight and a 17-year-old girl were hurt by objects thought to have been fired from a catapult.

Man who robbed shop of £10,000 found guilty

Man who robbed shop of £10,000 found guilty

A man subjected a woman to a "terrifying ordeal" after storming into a shop and ordering her to open the safe.

Gate sign Colchester youngster

Gate sign Colchester youngster

Margate manager Nikki Bull has bolstered his squad with a loan signing from Colchester United.

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