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Race storm councillor strikes again

Race storm councillor strikes again

A former Ukip councillor expelled for making racist comments has sparked further controversy by saying she could never be friends with a black woman.

Ukip councillor targeted by vandals

Ukip councillor targeted by vandals

A town councillor says he wants the culprits found after vandals sprayed his garage doors with foul language and anti-Ukip graffiti.

Fury over article describing Thanet as 'Chernobyl-like'

Fury over article describing Thanet as 'Chernobyl-like'

Politicians of all colours react with fury after damning article paints a picture of Thanet as 'bilious, forlorn and desolate.'

Thanet Conservative candidate says he could support staying in the EU

Thanet Conservative candidate says he could support staying in the EU

The Conservative candidate aiming to become the next MP for South Thanet says he could support staying in the EU.

Two women targeted by group of men at cashpoint

Two women targeted by group of men at cashpoint

Police have released an e-fit of a man after an attempted robbery outside a bank in Ramsgate.

Dreamland launch date announced

Dreamland launch date announced

It's been revealed - the date when Dreamland finally reopens as a major tourist attraction.

Dealers jailed after raids uncover £65k of class A drugs

Dealers jailed after raids uncover £65k of class A drugs

Seven drug dealers have been jailed for a total of 15 years after a series of police raids uncovered cocaine, heroin and crack worth £65,000.

Woman attacked in own home during horrific robbery ordeal

Woman attacked in own home during horrific robbery ordeal

Three men have been jailed after punching a woman in the face during a terrifying robbery at her home.

Attwood at the double

Attwood at the double

Zac Attwood scored twice as Margate warmed up for their Kent derby at Maidstone on Saturday with a 5-1 home win over lowly AFC Hornchurch.

Ambulance in crash with school bus

Ambulance in crash with school bus

A bus driver has suffered minor injuries after a crash with an ambulance this afternoon.

Dream comes true for young football fan Harry

Dream comes true for young football fan Harry

A Margate boy’s dream of walking onto the pitch at Wembley will become a reality as England play Lithuania in a Euro qualifier on Friday.

Former squaddie jailed for attempted rape of a child

Former squaddie jailed for attempted rape of a child

A paedophile who regarded a child sex attack as "akin to a speeding or shoplifting offence" has been jailed.

Rally marks year since airport closure

Rally marks year since airport closure

A year on from the announcement of its closure, Manston airport supporters braved the cold as they rallied outside the terminal.

Farage: 'Janice Atkinson should quit'

Farage: 'Janice Atkinson should quit'

Nigel Farage says Ukip MEP Janice Atkinson should quit immediately if accusations levelled at her over fraudulent expenses clams are upheld.

Winless run goes on for Gate

Winless run goes on for Gate

Margate’s winless run in Ryman League Premier Division extended to four games after they were held to a stalemate by Wingate & Finchley on Saturday.

Consultants PwC appointed for Manston Airport review

Consultants PwC appointed for Manston Airport review

Consultancy firm PwC has been appointed to review the process so far on decisions about the future of Manston Airport.

Man's ear bitten off in street attack

Man's ear bitten off in street attack

Police are looking for a witness who filmed a street attack in which a man was punched to the floor and had part of his ear bitten off.

Council leader brands MP's airport report 'a travesty'

Council leader brands MP's airport report 'a travesty'

The Conservative leader of Kent County Council has hit back at MPs who criticised the authority over its failure to protect Manston as an airport.

Ex-theme park set to become hotel and flats

Ex-theme park set to become hotel and flats

A derelict seafront amusements site is finally due to be revamped after more than a decade of delays.

Warning after smouldering cigarette sets home alight

Warning after smouldering cigarette sets home alight

A family were forced to flee their home after a discarded cigarette caused a fire in the early hours of this morning.

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