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Officer awarded after he disarmed a man with a spear in burning house

Officer awarded after he disarmed a man with a spear in burning house

A police officer is one of a number of the force who have been honoured for their bravery after he had to disarm and save a man during a fire.

VIDEO: Harbour lights up for Christmas

VIDEO: Harbour lights up for Christmas

A dazzling display greets visitors to this Kent harbour as owners festoon their boats with thousands of festive lights.

Buffet opens for homeless on Christmas Day

Buffet opens for homeless on Christmas Day

An Indian restaurant in Margate is inviting the vulnerable and homeless inside for a free takeaway meal.

Dog trapped under car after crash

Dog trapped under car after crash

Fire crews helped rescue a dog that was left trapped underneath a parked car after being hit by another vehicle.

Bull: Lewington a class act

Bull: Lewington a class act

Nikki Bull says he hopes keeper Chris Lewington will see his move to Margate as an opportunity to rekindle his Football League career.

Bull: Win has set the benchmark

Bull: Win has set the benchmark

Nikki Bull says Margate's performance in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Gosport Borough has set the standard for the rest of the season.

Bull off to winning start

Bull off to winning start

Nikki Bull's reign as Margate manager began with a victory thanks to Freddie Ladapo's second-half winner against Gosport Borough.

Bull completes first Gate signing

Bull completes first Gate signing

Margate boss Nikki Bull brings in former Football League keeper Chris Lewington.

Trial set for woman accused of trolling murdered tot's mum

Trial set for woman accused of trolling murdered tot's mum

The trial date has been set for a 20-year-old woman accused of sending distressing messages to the mother of murdered toddler Jamie Bulger.

Appeal after injured boy, 17, walks into hospital

Appeal after injured boy, 17, walks into hospital

Mystery surrounds how a teenage boy suffered head and wrist injuries and a broken collar bone after he walked into A&E in a confused state.

Christmas dinner for the vulnerable and homeless

Christmas dinner for the vulnerable and homeless

One restaurant owner has pulled the community together and provided a free Christmas meal to more than 50 homeless or vulnerable people

Crash between car and transporter lorry causes rush-hour chaos

Crash between car and transporter lorry causes rush-hour chaos

A car and a car transporter collided earlier this afternoon causing major delays.

Gate announce new boss

Gate announce new boss

Margate have named Nikki Bull as their new manager until the end of the season.

Students watch on as Tim Peake launches into space

Students watch on as Tim Peake launches into space

Pupils were gripped as the astronaut launched into space becoming the first Briton ever to work on the International Space Station

Have your say on Thanet's property market

Have your say on Thanet's property market

Help us take the temperature of the property market and you could win a £25 voucher.

Care home manager stole £4k from disabled residents

Care home manager stole £4k from disabled residents

The former manager of a care home for adults with mental and physical disabilities has been jailed for stealing more than £4,000 from residents.

Drink-driver caught five times over the limit

Drink-driver caught five times over the limit

A man has been banned from driving after he was caught behind the wheel while five times over the legal drink-drive limit in the middle of the day.

Town set for huge regeneration boost

Town set for huge regeneration boost

It has been announced today that one area is receiving £50,000 to regenerate its town and two of its major landmarks to their former glory

Deaf School closes - but protesters vow to fight on

Deaf School closes - but protesters vow to fight on

The Royal School for Deaf Children has closed today with immediate effect, with more than 350 job losses.

Bull planning for the long-term at Margate

Bull planning for the long-term at Margate

Nikki Bull is pledging to put heart and soul into the job after being put in charge at Margate, following Terry Brown's sacking at the weekend.

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