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Gas leak sparks scare

Gas leak sparks scare

Police and fire crews were called out to investigate a gas leak in a busy residential street.

Moss goal sends Margate up

Moss goal sends Margate up

Margate will play in Vanarama National League South next season after beating Hendon in the Ryman League Premier Division play-off final on Sunday.

Ukip leader to carry on for 20 years

Ukip leader to carry on for 20 years

Despite in-fighting within his party, Nigel Farage says he has no intention of stepping down.

Sir Roger Gale fights to save Margate's A&E department

Sir Roger Gale fights to save Margate's A&E department

North Thanet MP calls "mega hospital" proposal "a pipe dream that will go up in smoke".

Teenager fighting for life after "stabbing"

Teenager fighting for life after "stabbing"

A man remains in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital following a serious assault.

Anti-Farage protest group claims a spy infiltrated their ranks

Anti-Farage protest group claims a spy infiltrated their ranks

Campaigners from Thanet Stand Up to Ukip believe Ukip sent a spy encouraging members to deface billboards and abuse Nigel Farage.

QEQM petition passes 2,000 signatures

QEQM petition passes 2,000 signatures

A petition has been started to keep A&E services at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother hospital after talks of a potential move to Canterbury.

Gate's promotion dream lives on

Gate's promotion dream lives on

Margate will meet Hendon in Sunday's Ryman League Premier Division play-off final after beating Dulwich Hamlet 2-1 at Hartsdown on Thursday.

Top scorer Moss boosts Gate's play-off hopes

Top scorer Moss boosts Gate's play-off hopes

Ryan Moss is available for Margate's Ryman League Premier Division play-off semi-final against Dulwich Hamlet at Hartsdown Park on Thursday.

Car collapses on top of two men

Car collapses on top of two men

Two men have been rushed to hospital after the car they were working underneath collapsed on top of them.

Ukip figure brands Farage 'snarling and thin-skinned'

Ukip figure brands Farage 'snarling and thin-skinned'

A senior Ukip figure has hit out over Nigel Farage's failure to win in South Thanet, branding the leader "snarling, thin-skinned and aggressive".

Police say no evidence of electoral fraud

Police say no evidence of electoral fraud

Police investigating allegations of election fraud at the all-important South Thanet count say they have found no evidence.

Margate get go-ahead to stage Hamlet play-off

Margate get go-ahead to stage Hamlet play-off

Margate will stage their Ryman League Premier Division play-off semi-final against Dulwich Hamlet on Thursday.

Battling Josh wigs out for child cancer charity

Battling Josh wigs out for child cancer charity

A Margate boy who survived leukaemia has backed a national campaign to support families facing cancer.

He's back! Nigel Farage withdraws resignation

He's back! Nigel Farage withdraws resignation

He stepped down as Ukip leader three days ago, but Nigel Farage has now withdrawn his resignation after it was "unanimously rejected" by party chiefs.

Appeal after man kicked and punched to floor by gang

Appeal after man kicked and punched to floor by gang

Police have launched an appeal after man was knocked to the ground by a gang of four, who then repeatedly punched him and kicked him in the ribs.

Council 'WILL' try to buy Manston

Council 'WILL' try to buy Manston

The man set to lead the UK's first Ukip-controlled council has pledged to press ahead with plans to buy and reopen the former Manston airport.

Family flee blazing home

Family flee blazing home

A family - including a young baby - were helped by the Red Cross after a fire from a barbecue broke out at their home.

Ukip wins first UK council

Ukip wins first UK council

Nigel Farage was celebrating today after Ukip won its first UK council.

Farage: Life after political turmoil

Farage: Life after political turmoil

He sensationally resigned just hours after a politically charged South Thanet defeat. Now Nigel Farage gives an exclusive interview.

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