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Police admit investigation failures after death of cyclist

Police admit investigation failures after death of cyclist

The parents of a cyclist killed in a lorry crash are considering legal action against police who have admitted failing to investigate the tragedy.

Lover who put girlfriend through decades of hell jailed

Lover who put girlfriend through decades of hell jailed

A man who threatened to bury his girlfriend - after more than 20 years of abusing her - has been banned from Thanet for 10 years.

Head teacher under fire for banning skinny trousers

Head teacher under fire for banning skinny trousers

Teachers have been slammed for turning away dozens of "incorrectly dressed" pupils - including one youngster wearing skinny trousers.

Laughter, up front and personal

Laughter, up front and personal

Alternative comedy is coming to the Ramsgate Music Hall, with stars including Lee Nelson, Milton Jones and Alun Cochrane.

Southeastern train crashes into tree

Southeastern train crashes into tree

Services continue after a train crashed into a tree that had fallen onto the line.

Police hunt driver who fled crash scene

Police hunt driver who fled crash scene

Police want to find the driver of a blue Mercedes which crashed into a parked taxi, leaving a passenger injured

Charity walk for Connor

Charity walk for Connor

A walk to raise money for Thanet Extra’s Charity of the Year, the Caring for Connor campaign, will set off from Westgate-on-Sea next Sunday.

First photos of Dreamland

First photos of Dreamland

With just weeks to go until Dreamland opens, we've been given a sneak peek of the amusement park as work continues to have it ready on time.

Cocktail of drugs blamed for rave death

Cocktail of drugs blamed for rave death

An all-night rave ended in tragedy for a group of friends when a young man died after taking as many as 20 pills.

Police open beach after bomb scare

Police open beach after bomb scare

A section of Margate main sands has been reopened after a suspicious package was found in the sand.

Ukip councillor investigated over social media posts

Ukip councillor investigated over social media posts

Ukip is investigating a Thanet councillor for posting 'potentially offensive material' on social media.

Crash between lorry and car near shopping centre

Crash between lorry and car near shopping centre

Earlier delays near to Westwood Cross after a collision between a lorry and a car.

Drug dealers jailed after police sting

Drug dealers jailed after police sting

Two Thanet drug dealers have been jailed after another investigation into the supply of drugs in the area.

Margate man jailed for 34 months for possessing indecent images

Margate man jailed for 34 months for possessing indecent images

A Margate man caught with indecent images of children on his computer has been sent back to jail.

Council votes to review Manston airport decision

Council votes to review Manston airport decision

The decision not to pursue the compulsory purchase of Manston airport will be reviewed following a council vote this evening.

Little Ships return to Dunkirk

Little Ships return to Dunkirk

Celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Dynamo are underway, as the little ships involved in the mission set off from Kent to Dunkirk.

Gate release seven

Gate release seven

Tom Phipp and Tambeson Eyong are among seven players who have been released by Margate Football Club.

Kent retains blue flag crown for its beaches

Kent retains blue flag crown for its beaches

Kent still boasts the south east's most Blue Flags, the international mark denoting the world's best beaches.

Dealer jailed for 33 months

Dealer jailed for 33 months

A Ramsgate man who was found with £75,000 worth of Class A drugs has been sent to prison.

Fire crews tackle blaze at Dreamland

Fire crews tackle blaze at Dreamland

Firefighters were called to deal with a fire at Dreamland today - which is due to reopen as a heritage amusement park next month.

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