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Man taken to hospital after rubbish fire

Man taken to hospital after rubbish fire

Crews were called to Margate Road near Westwood Cross shopping centre this afternoon.

Teen in court accused of 'trolling' Jamie Bulger's mum

Teen in court accused of 'trolling' Jamie Bulger's mum

A teenager's appeared in court accused of causing murdered tot Jamie Bulger's mum "serious alarm" in a series of tweets.

Manslaughter charge dropped after teen died in gas explosion

Manslaughter charge dropped after teen died in gas explosion

A manslaughter charge against a businessman after a teenage employee died in a gas explosion has been dropped, but he still faces safety allegations.

Thanet-based film to be released nationwide

Thanet-based film to be released nationwide

Director Jamie Thomson used the last of his savings and even took part in clinical trials to make sure The Lost Choices made it to the big screen.

Nigel Farage backs council over airport buyout

Nigel Farage backs council over airport buyout

The leader of Ukip has weighed into the controversy over whether a council should should force the owners of Manston airport to sell.

EastEnders Isle episodes set to be screened

EastEnders Isle episodes set to be screened

Scenes filmed in Thanet are due to reach TV screens next week.

Father and son thugs locked up for brutal pub attack

Father and son thugs locked up for brutal pub attack

A father and son who launched a brutal attack against pub-goers during a 50th birthday celebration have been locked up.

Broadstairs fireworks cancelled

Broadstairs fireworks cancelled

Tonight's display in Victoria Gardens has been cancelled due to forecast strong winds and heavy rain.

Council under fire again in Manston row

Council under fire again in Manston row

Councillors are facing criticism for failing to meet with a potential partner in a buyout plan for Manston airport.

Ex-cop and wife jailed for screwdriver attack

Ex-cop and wife jailed for screwdriver attack

A driver and her son watched in horror as a couple launched a horrific screwdriver attack on a builder in broad daylight.

Turner cafe shut due to 'technical difficulty'

Turner cafe shut due to 'technical difficulty'

The cafe at the Turner Contemporary gallery has been shut due to "drainage problems", it's been revealed.

Beach re-opened after sewage pumped into sea

Beach re-opened after sewage pumped into sea

A beach that was closed for most of today after Southern Water released sewage into the sea has re-opened.

Man arrested after child 'punched in the face'

Man arrested after child 'punched in the face'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a young boy was allegedly punched in the face during a "disturbance".

Police investigate distribution of anti-gay leaflets

Police investigate distribution of anti-gay leaflets

Anti-gay leaflets have been posted through letterboxes in a town just days before it is due to host a Kent Pride event celebrating homosexuality.

Colleagues say Ukip council leader is 'liabililty'

Colleagues say Ukip council leader is 'liabililty'

The political row over Manston airport has taken another twist as backbenchers say Ukip leader has become a liability.

Police hunt gang of hooded robbers

Police hunt gang of hooded robbers

Detectives have appealed for information after a robbery at a convenience store by four men clad in hooded tops, gloves, and scarves.

Police issue efit of assault suspect

Police issue efit of assault suspect

Officers investigating an assault on a 26-year-old woman have issued an efit of a man they wish to speak to

Busiest day of the year for lifeboat volunteers

Busiest day of the year for lifeboat volunteers

RNLI Lifeboat crews have had a busy day responding to four calls in Margate on one of the hottest days of the year

Man arrested on suspicion of arson

Man arrested on suspicion of arson

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after he was rescued by fire crews from a burning house in Margate

Ukip councillor sacked in row over Manston

Ukip councillor sacked in row over Manston

A bout of in-fighting over efforts to secure a compulsory purchase order for the former Manston airport has cost the job of a senior Thanet councillor

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