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Council says no to airport buyout - for now

Council says no to airport buyout - for now

A report released to Thanet council's cabinet has recommended it reject the compulsory purchase of the Manston airport site.

Car crash victim stabbed in chest in bungled robbery

Car crash victim stabbed in chest in bungled robbery

A driver crashed his car after being stabbed in the chest by a man who tried to rob him while he gave him a lift.

Image released after spray can robber raids bookies

Image released after spray can robber raids bookies

Detectives hunting a robber who raided a betting shop armed with a spray can have released CCTV images of a suspect.

Review: Hellgate

Review: Hellgate

On the scariest weekend of the year visitors brave enough to enter Margate's Winter Gardens should prepare for a zombie-filled night of frights.

Man taken to hospital after suspected stabbing

Man taken to hospital after suspected stabbing

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after reports of a knife attack.

Cash: We didn't do ourselves justice

Cash: We didn't do ourselves justice

Assistant Manager Stuart Cash believes Margate didn't do themselves justice in a tame exit from the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Forest Green.

Rovers end Gate's FA Cup hopes

Rovers end Gate's FA Cup hopes

Margate's hopes of causing an FA Cup upset were ended by Vanarama National League leaders Forest Green Rovers at Hartsdown Park.

Fire crews called to sauna blaze

Fire crews called to sauna blaze

A building blaze caused a busy road to be shut in both directions this afternoon.

Brown: Cup can be a catalyst

Brown: Cup can be a catalyst

Margate manager Terry Brown is hoping the magic of the FA Cup can continue to bring the best out of his side as they host Forest Green Rovers.

Arrests made after £1k drugs stash found

Arrests made after £1k drugs stash found

A Margate woman and four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Police charge three with theft from car

Police charge three with theft from car

Three men are set to appear in court after money and sunglasses were reported missing from a parked car in Westgate-on-Sea.

Activists take over airport control tower

Activists take over airport control tower

Protesters have stormed an airport site and are occupying the control tower to campaign against the proposed expansion of an arms company.

Whale life insights gained from body

Whale life insights gained from body

Experts who carried out a post-mortem on the fin whale stranded on a Thanet beach have identified the cause of death as a 'possible ship strike'.

£3 million investment in Margate bakery

£3 million investment in Margate bakery

Speciality Breads is opening a 3,000 square metre factory close to its existing site in Westwood industrial estate.

Indecent images of children found on friend's phone

Indecent images of children found on friend's phone

A woman contacted the police after finding pictures of child abuse on a phone she was looking after for a friend.

Pupils cheer for annex

Pupils cheer for annex

Three new classrooms have been officially opened at Minster Primary School.

Thanet's budget consultation begins

Thanet's budget consultation begins

Residents across the district are being asked to get in touch explaining which services matter to them.

Review: Screamland

Review: Screamland

Screamland is not one for the faint-hearted and visitors who dare to enter should be prepared for a jumpy and unnerving, but exciting experience.

US firm could consider legal action over Manston

US firm could consider legal action over Manston

The company hoping to force a buyout of Manston airport says it won't give up the fight - even if the council rejects a compulsory purchase order.

And the winner is...

And the winner is...

This year’s Cute Kid for 2015 is Kian Quinn and he has enjoyed a day out with his parents at Thanet's biggest indoor playground.

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