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Jobs to go as firm says it wants to close plant

Jobs to go as firm says it wants to close plant

Bosses at a potato packing plant in Kent say jobs are at risk as they plan to move their operation to Scotland and Cambridgeshire.

Drunken celebration ends in a fractured jaw

Drunken celebration ends in a fractured jaw

A man turned on his friend in a 'senseless and unprovoked attack', a court has been told

Man taken to hospital after being hit by car

Man taken to hospital after being hit by car

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after he was hit by a car this afternoon.

Britain's Got Talent comes to Margate

Britain's Got Talent comes to Margate

The search for the next star of the ITV show is coming to Margate on Tuesday.

Missing woman found

Missing woman found

A woman has been taken to hospital after she was found in Birchington

Turner appoints new chairman

Turner appoints new chairman

Stephen Sunnucks will take over the role in December.

Anger at new homes target

Anger at new homes target

Campaigners against a district local plan are furious after an independent report said more new houses are needed.

Brown desperate for Gate to end goal drought

Brown desperate for Gate to end goal drought

Terry Brown admits Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Weston-super-Mare has forced him to change his plans for the Kent Senior Cup tie against Tonbridge.

Chetna predicts the winner

Chetna predicts the winner

The winner of the Great British Bake Off will be announced tomorrow and last year's semi-finalist Chetna Makan has her say.

Daughter inspires dad to bee-lieve

Daughter inspires dad to bee-lieve

Devoted dad faces his ultimate fear to raise money for his disabled girl.

Jobs axed at secondary school

Jobs axed at secondary school

A fall in pupil numbers and an increase in staff costs has forced an academy principal to make cuts.

Man seriously injured in 'hit and run'

Man seriously injured in 'hit and run'

A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car.

Man quizzed after 'arson' in flat

Man quizzed after 'arson' in flat

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after allegedly holing himself inside a flat and settling light to it.

Allen back with Gate on short-term deal

Allen back with Gate on short-term deal

Former skipper Charlie Allen has made a surprise return to Margate.

Brown: We were sunk by a 'perfect storm'

Brown: We were sunk by a 'perfect storm'

Terry Brown said Margate fell victim to a 'perfect storm' against Weston-super-Mare on Saturday as they suffered a fourth successive home defeat.

Gate still looking for first home win

Gate still looking for first home win

Margate's miserable form at Hartsdown Park continued on Saturday as they were beaten by Vanarama National League South strugglers Weston-super-Mare.

Fire crews tackle massive blaze in storage building

Fire crews tackle massive blaze in storage building

Arson reckoned to be the reason why four-storey unit caught fire

Kent police chief says using Manston as Op Stack lorry park not viable

Kent police chief says using Manston as Op Stack lorry park not viable

Using Manston as an emergency lorry park when Operation Stack in place won't work, Kent chief police says

Brown: Time to break home duck

Brown: Time to break home duck

Margate manager Terry Brown admits Saturday's game with Weston-super-Mare gives his side the perfect opportunity to end their home duck.

Thanet among most deprived areas in the country

Thanet among most deprived areas in the country

Shock new figures reveal how Thanet ranks as one of the poorest parts of the country - and deprivation has worsened in the past five years.

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