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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.

Body discovered at bottom of cliff

Body discovered at bottom of cliff

A young man's body has been found at the foot of cliffs after police were called following concerns for his welfare.

Concern mounts for missing man

Concern mounts for missing man

Police are still asking the public for their help to find 59-year-old who left home without his mobile, keys or his medication.

Ukip councillor leaves for Thailand

Ukip councillor leaves for Thailand

After losing overall control of Thanet council on Wednesday, Ukip are losing another councillor as Vince Munday leaves Ramsgate to 'go walk about'.

Car abandoned at level crossing after police chase blocks line

Car abandoned at level crossing after police chase blocks line

Police are searching for a man who abandoned a car at a level crossing following a police chase in Thanet last night.

Red Cross steps in to help hospital because of A&E demand

Red Cross steps in to help hospital because of A&E demand

A surge of patients in a busy accident and emergency forced staff to call in volunteers to support patients.

Brown looking forward to Oxford trip

Brown looking forward to Oxford trip

Terry Brown admits the way Margate's season is going they are probably favourites to win at second-placed Oxford City on Saturday.

Second man charged with Kent man's murder

Second man charged with Kent man's murder

A second man is due in court charged with the murder of a man whose decomposing body was discovered in woodland.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway rides again

Dreamland's Scenic Railway rides again

The story of Dreamland's iconic rollercoaster has had its ups and downs, but it's now set to carry its first passengers in 10 years.

Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

As Ukip loses its majority at Thanet council, the party's leader has intervened to back Chris Wells and criticises a "dirty campaign" against him.

Police criticised over 'Flintstones-like' robbery efit

Police criticised over 'Flintstones-like' robbery efit

Police have been criticised for releasing the 'worst efit ever seen' following a reported robbery in Cliftonville.

Will call for better mobile signal get through?

Will call for better mobile signal get through?

An MP is set to demand action from mobile bosses over poor phone reception in a crunch meeting at Westminster.

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