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'Strip Southeastern of franchise' - shadow chancellor

'Strip Southeastern of franchise' - shadow chancellor

Labour's John McDonnell speaks out against the rail company at campaign group meeting.

Fireman tackle blaze in first-floor bedroom

Fireman tackle blaze in first-floor bedroom

Firefighters were called last night after a fire started in the bedroom of a home

Sex offence suspect found dead

Sex offence suspect found dead

A man accused of 10 sex offences was found dead at home - as a jury decided on his guilt.

Famous names who have lived in Ramsgate

Famous names who have lived in Ramsgate

A search for blue plaques dedicated to the most successful and influential players in the town's history has been completed

Council says YOU should pay for information

Council says YOU should pay for information

Town hall chiefs have told a government review into freedom of information laws that public's appetite is insatiable and fees would help put them off.

Green: Turnaround has been remarkable

Green: Turnaround has been remarkable

Midfielder Danny Green says Margate boss Nikki Bull deserves huge credit for the way he has turned the club's fortunes around so quickly.

Thug repeatedly smashed bottle in victim's face

Thug repeatedly smashed bottle in victim's face

A violent thug has been jailed for 15 years for a "sustained and vicious" bottle attack - footage of which provoked gasps of disbelief from a jury.

Car shipments begin at port

Car shipments begin at port

A transporter containing 1,000 cars docked at a Kent port after three years with little traffic.

Woman woke to find burglar in her bedroom

Woman woke to find burglar in her bedroom

Police are hunting a burglar who reportedly broke into a young woman's home as she slept and stole cash.

Bull: McLean was on my radar

Bull: McLean was on my radar

Margate manager Nikki Bull admits he considered making an audacious bid for Aaron McLean when he heard the striker might be looking for a new club.

Taxi takes wrong turn

Taxi takes wrong turn

A London-style cab has ended up in the middle of the roundabout on a major Kent road this morning.

Taylor's poignant hat-trick

Taylor's poignant hat-trick

Margate's Lewis Taylor has revealed there was a touch of poignancy about his match-winning hat-trick against Chelmsford City at Hartsdown Park.

Taylor treble fires Gate to another home win

Taylor treble fires Gate to another home win

Lewis Taylor hit a hat-trick, including two early penalties, as Margate chalked-up a fourth successive home win.

Ukip leader rallies support ahead of crucial council by-election

Ukip leader rallies support ahead of crucial council by-election

Nigel Farage takes to the streets to campaign for his candidate in what he says is an important test.

Three men arrested by armed police released on bail

Three men arrested by armed police released on bail

Dane Hill in Cliftonville was closed on Monday night after reports a man had been seen with a gun

Cinema shows David Bowie film Labyrinth for charity

Cinema shows David Bowie film Labyrinth for charity

Two more shows have been added after the first sold out in just three and a half hours

Bull targets four in a row

Bull targets four in a row

Nikki Bull is banking on Margate continuing their impressive transformation at Hartsdown Park when Chelmsford City come calling on Saturday.

Mum speaks out after terrifying dog attack on baby

Mum speaks out after terrifying dog attack on baby

A mum has spoken of the horrific moment her baby daughter was attacked by a dog while she sat in her pram in a busy high street.

VIDEO: Power struggle to begin with disputed pylons application

VIDEO: Power struggle to begin with disputed pylons application

Controversial plans to build pylons through the Canterbury countryside move a step closer today.

One in, one out at Gate

One in, one out at Gate

Margate have completed the signing of Matt Johnson from Vanarama National League South leaders Ebbsfleet United.

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