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Two councillors reported to have resigned

Two councillors reported to have resigned

Two former UKIP councillors are understood to have resigned from a district council.

Police hunt hit and run driver after boys injured

Police hunt hit and run driver after boys injured

Two boys have been seriously injured after they were knocked off their bikes by a hit and run driver.

Person dies at Lidl store

Person dies at Lidl store

Ambulance crews were unable to resuscitate a person who collapsed and died at a supermarket.

'I was just messing around with her'

'I was just messing around with her'

One of three brothers accused of murdering a vulnerable woman with wrestling moves admitted jumping on her, a court heard.

Gate new boy 'quicker than Ronaldo and Bale'

Gate new boy 'quicker than Ronaldo and Bale'

Margate boss Nikki Bull has added some real pace to his squad by signing a winger who was once dubbed the fastest footballer on the planet.

Dumped: Two sofas, fridge-freezer and pile of rubbish

Dumped: Two sofas, fridge-freezer and pile of rubbish

A woman has been ordered to pay more than £650 for dumping rubbish in an alleyway.

Man charged after MP receives 'threatening' Facebook message

Man charged after MP receives 'threatening' Facebook message

Police have charged a man with sending 'menacing communications' after a Kent MP received a Facebook message featuring images of a gun and a knife.

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.

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