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Revealed: Sacked Ukip councillor's full shocking race comments

Revealed: Sacked Ukip councillor's full shocking race comments

The full extent of 'jaw-dropping' comments made by a former Ukip councillor can be revealed for the first time.

Tributes left at pier death site

Tributes left at pier death site

Tributes to a "dear, funny friend" have been left at the scene where a man was found dead this weekend.

'Please don’t kill me...please someone help!’

'Please don’t kill me...please someone help!’

This is the dramatic moment a terrified mum thought she was going to die - in scenes caught vividly on camera.

GEEK festival in Margate celebrates its fourth year

GEEK festival in Margate celebrates its fourth year

Gamers and developers from as far way as America will be in Margate this weekend for GEEK 2015.

KentOnline appeal helps track bike thief

KentOnline appeal helps track bike thief

An unemployed man who stole a £300 bicycle from outside Margate train station has been fined.

Police release e-fit of phone mugger

Police release e-fit of phone mugger

Police release e-fit after thug demands phone and punches teenager.

Three-car crash closes road

Three-car crash closes road

Emergency services have been called to a three-car crash.

Protesters in 'huge' march against Ukip

Protesters in 'huge' march against Ukip

A march - touted as the biggest political event in Thanet in years - is planned to demonstrate against Ukip later this month.

Man stole thousands intended to pay for father's funeral

Man stole thousands intended to pay for father's funeral

A greedy son stole thousands of pounds from his late father’s estate then swiped more cash from his ill mother - but he's avoided jail.

Protesters mount anti-Israel rooftop vigil

Protesters mount anti-Israel rooftop vigil

Pro-Palestine protesters have set up a rooftop vigil at a Kent firm - with one allegedly chaining herself to the gates.

Woman suffers burns after tackling fire with bucket

Woman suffers burns after tackling fire with bucket

A woman has been treated for the effects of breathing in smoke and burns to her hands following a fire at her flat.

Manston airport: Government pledges to leave no stone unturned

Manston airport: Government pledges to leave no stone unturned

Transport minister John Hayes says government is considering airport's future and promises an announcement soon.

Boss due in court after gas blast kills teen

Boss due in court after gas blast kills teen

A company director has been charged with manslaughter after a teenager was killed in a gas blast.

Robbers threaten shop staff and steal scratchcards

Robbers threaten shop staff and steal scratchcards

Police have released a CCTV image of two men who allegedly threatened staff and stole £100 worth of scratchcards from a newsagents.

Three taken to hospital after crash

Three taken to hospital after crash

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars on a busy stretch of road this morning.

Bravery awards for pair in sea rescue

Bravery awards for pair in sea rescue

An RNLI lifeguard and Kent Police PCSO have been given bravery awards for the dramatic rescue of a man swept out to sea at Broadstairs.

Crews tackle Cliftonville fire

Crews tackle Cliftonville fire

Three fire engines were called to battle a blaze in a three-floor property.

Help needed to stop the shelter vandals

 Help needed to stop the shelter vandals

The Ramsgate Society is appealing for help to clean up the town and prevent vandalism.

Pervert attacked girl, 14, in her own bed

Pervert attacked girl, 14, in her own bed

A predator who crept into a 14-year-old girl's bedroom and sexually assaulted her for "several hours" has been jailed.

Pierremont Hall could go up for sale

Pierremont Hall could go up for sale

Thanet Council’s Cabinet will decide whether to opt for asset disposal at a meeting next Thursday.

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