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Crash shuts road in both directions

Crash shuts road in both directions

An accident involving two cars at a crossroads has shut a road and left one person in hospital.

School reassures parents after knife threat rumours

School reassures parents after knife threat rumours

A college has alerted parents after three trespassers got onto school grounds.

Man found unconscious after serious assault

Man found unconscious after serious assault

A man was found with head injuries this morning after reportedly being attacked.

Dreamland Trust chairman announces resignation

Dreamland Trust chairman announces resignation

The Dreamland Trust is looking for a new chairman as its co-founder steps down after nearly 10 years at the helm.

Seafront shelter used by homeless boarded up to 'protect public'

Seafront shelter used by homeless boarded up to 'protect public'

A council has boarded up a Victorian shelter after members of the public were "intimidated" by homeless people living there.

Gills striker joins Gate

Gills striker joins Gate

Young Gillingham striker Greg Cundle has joined Margate on loan for a month.

Firewalkers face the flames for charity

Firewalkers face the flames for charity

People in Thanet hotfoot it over burning coals in aid of Pilgrims Hospices

Cash and watches stolen from home in middle of the day

Cash and watches stolen from home in middle of the day

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about the alleged burglary.

Planet of the Apes debate coming to Kent museum

Planet of the Apes debate coming to Kent museum

A discussion centering on the co-existence of chimpanzees and humans will take place later this month.

Government backs away from changes to Freedom of Information Act

Government backs away from changes to Freedom of Information Act

Thanet council had suggested requesters be charged £25 to access information, saying it would deter "futile" requests

Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

An emergency relief lorry park at a former airport has not been used once - but the Government refuses to say how much it is costing taxpayers.

Kent's crime capital revealed

Kent's crime capital revealed

Find out which area of Kent saw the most crimes committed throughout the last year.

'I started swinging back... then I saw the knife'

'I started swinging back... then I saw the knife'

A 19-year-old has described the moment he was attacked at knife point while walking home from a night out.

Rents leaves for league rivals

Rents leaves for league rivals

Defender Sam Rents has become the second Margate player in a week to join one of their league rivals.

More bank branches to be closed

More bank branches to be closed

HSBC have announced they will close their doors in two of the Isle's biggest towns.

Maverick Sabre tickets on sale tomorrow

Maverick Sabre tickets on sale tomorrow

The singer songwriter is bringing new music to an intimate venue in one Kent town.

Bull: Last 10 games 'massive'

Bull: Last 10 games 'massive'

Nikki Bull is urging his Margate players not to allow things to drift and believes the last 10 games are massive for everybody involved.

Mother’s fight for drug to help baby Helena

Mother’s fight for drug to help baby Helena

A mum has launched a petition to make treatment available for children battling spinal muscular atrophy.

Police appeal after car ploughs through shop window

Police appeal after car ploughs through shop window

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a car smashed through the window of a beauty salon, leaving the driver in hospital.

Man aiming to set foot in every part of Kent

Man aiming to set foot in every part of Kent

One man is on a mission to cover every square kilometre of the county in a bid to raise £5,000 for charity.

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