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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

Airport buyout plan stalls AGAIN

Airport buyout plan stalls AGAIN

Campaigners fighting to get planes flying once again from Manston have accused politicians of dragging their feet.

Are you thinking about your next house move?

Are you thinking about your next house move?

You could win a £25 voucher by giving us your views on the Thanet property market.

Broadstairs gig to raise money for teenage cancer sufferer

Broadstairs gig to raise money for teenage cancer sufferer

A Cliftonville family of a teenage girl with a severe form of bone cancer is trying to give her a dream holiday.

Gaming enthusiasts invited to PLAY

Gaming enthusiasts invited to PLAY

Three days of retro gaming, arcades, tournaments and cosplay has kicked off at Margate's Winter Gardens.

Council to pay £2.3m compensation to animal exporters

Council to pay £2.3m compensation to animal exporters

After losing a High Court battle, a council has been forced to pay £2.3m compensation to companies who were blocked from exporting live animals.

Political tensions grow over meeting about airport site

Political tensions grow over meeting about airport site

Town councillors are being discouraged from attending a briefing by an American firm hoping to return Manston to being an airport.

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