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Mum who had Arsenal-themed wedding crowned most avid fan

Mum who had Arsenal-themed wedding crowned most avid fan

A football scarf with her wedding dress and a red-and-white themed ceremony has landed a mum super fan status.

Trail of blood leads to 'murder' victim

Trail of blood leads to 'murder' victim

The last moments of a man found bleeding to death in the stairwell of flats have been revealed to a jury.

Watchdog to investigate Tory election expenses

Watchdog to investigate Tory election expenses

The Electoral Commission is launching a probe into Conservative election expenses.

Trial begins of man accused of murdering Polish builder

Trial begins of man accused of murdering Polish builder

Victim found with chest wound after drunken row, court told.

'A few weeks ago I was set on fire'

'A few weeks ago I was set on fire'

A group of homeless people, including one man attacked by arsonists, are living in a Victorian seafront shelter - but have now been told to move on.

Cannabis cultivator gets his sums wrong

Cannabis cultivator gets his sums wrong

A man who grew 86 cannabis plants worth £100,000 at his rented flat claimed it was for his own use.

Three investors want to run Manston as airport

Three investors want to run Manston as airport

Investors have come forward in the hope of reviving the Manston site as a viable airport.

Campaigners: 'Put animal abusers on cruelty register'

Campaigners: 'Put animal abusers on cruelty register'

The plight of Chunky the chihuahua cross who was punched, kicked, fed drugs, set on fire and left for dead has led to calls for government action.

Lewington loving life at Margate

Lewington loving life at Margate

Keeper Chris Lewington says being able to enjoy his football again is helping bring the best out of him at Margate.

Sky's the limit for pair after tale of romance

Sky's the limit for pair after tale of romance

A couple's love story impressed airline bosses so much that they named a plane after them.

Strictly star Len's holiday to remember

Strictly star Len's holiday to remember

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has taken a turn around a Kent seaside town to film his latest show.

Akindayini quick to settle in

Akindayini quick to settle in

Margate new boy Daniel Akindayini admitted he did not know too much about the club before making his loan switch from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Fake gas man conned his way into elderly couple's home

Fake gas man conned his way into elderly couple's home

Detectives are hunting a long-faced man who stole a handbag from the home of an elderly couple.

Teenage boy punches man in the face

Teenage boy punches man in the face

Police are hunting a boy aged as young as 14 who attacked a man in his 30s.

Bull: Boys were right on it

Bull: Boys were right on it

Manager Nikki Bull hailed Margate's 2-1 home win over Basingstoke as the most satisfying since he took charge at Hartsdown Park.

Pensioner taken to hospital after collapsing at bus stop

Pensioner taken to hospital after collapsing at bus stop

A busy road was temporarily closed this morning as emergency services treated a man in his late 60s at a bus stop.

Akindayini's dream start

Akindayini's dream start

Daniel Akindayini made a dream start to his Margate career with both goals in their Vanarama National League South win over Basingstoke.

Hoax caller warning

Hoax caller warning

Residents have reported callers asking for card details in a council tax refund scam

Bull: Lee instrumental in Akindayini deal

Bull: Lee instrumental in Akindayini deal

Nikki Bull says much of the credit for the signing of Daniel Akindayini is down to a man most Margate fans probably don't know exists.

CCTV released after pub attack

CCTV released after pub attack

Police have released CCTV after a man was left needing hospital treatment following an assault in a bar.

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