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Diver jailed for two years for fraud involving historic cannons

Diver jailed for two years for fraud involving historic cannons

A diver faces two years in prison after attempting fraud involving five historic cannons.

Ukip candidate brands dead Syrian boy's parents 'greedy for the good life'

Ukip candidate brands dead Syrian boy's parents 'greedy for the good life'

A former Kent parliamentary candidate has claimed the parents of dead Syrian boy Aylan Al-Kurdi were 'greedy for the good life in Europe.'

EastEnders scenes shot in Kent to run this evening

EastEnders scenes shot in Kent to run this evening

Scenes shot at the Kent seaside will feature on tonight's episode of EastEnders.

Government uses emergency planning powers for lorry park

Government uses emergency planning powers for lorry park

The government has used emergency powers to give the go-ahead to a temporary lorry park at the former Manston airport - without a public consultation.

Corbyn heads to Margate in leadership rally

Corbyn heads to Margate in leadership rally

With just a week to go before party members decide who should lead Labour, the bookies' favourite heads to Thanet for a final rally

Man wearing onesie arrested for 'attacking pensioner'

Man wearing onesie arrested for 'attacking pensioner'

A man wearing a leopard print onesie was arrested after allegedly attacking a disabled pensioner in a wheelchair.

Teenager's safe sex message

Teenager's safe sex message

A Margate teenager has created a short film urging peers to practice safe sex after statistics reveal under 24s are responsible for half of STDs.

Crews called to flooded bungalow

Crews called to flooded bungalow

Occupants have been left needing rehousing after a water main burst in the early hours of this morning.

Boy seriously hurt in meat cleaver street attack

Boy seriously hurt in meat cleaver street attack

A boy reported to have been slashed three times with a meat cleaver has been flown to a London hospital.

10-man Darts win at Gate

10-man Darts win at Gate

Dartford beat Margate 2-0 on Saturday despite having Lee Burns sent off early in the second half.

Thousands flock to Kent Pride parade

Thousands flock to Kent Pride parade

A seaside town has transformed into a sea of rainbow colours as crowds descend today to support the LGBT community.

Animal rights protesters arrested at port

Animal rights protesters arrested at port

Protesters against live animal exports were arrested while trying to block six lorries of live sheep from entering the Port of Ramsgate last night.

Man taken to hospital after rubbish fire

Man taken to hospital after rubbish fire

Crews were called to Margate Road near Westwood Cross shopping centre this afternoon.

Teen in court accused of 'trolling' Jamie Bulger's mum

Teen in court accused of 'trolling' Jamie Bulger's mum

A teenager's appeared in court accused of causing murdered tot Jamie Bulger's mum "serious alarm" in a series of tweets.

Manslaughter charge dropped after teen died in gas explosion

Manslaughter charge dropped after teen died in gas explosion

A manslaughter charge against a businessman after a teenage employee died in a gas explosion has been dropped, but he still faces safety allegations.

Thanet-based film to be released nationwide

Thanet-based film to be released nationwide

Director Jamie Thomson used the last of his savings and even took part in clinical trials to make sure The Lost Choices made it to the big screen.

Nigel Farage backs council over airport buyout

Nigel Farage backs council over airport buyout

The leader of Ukip has weighed into the controversy over whether a council should should force the owners of Manston airport to sell.

EastEnders Isle episodes set to be screened

EastEnders Isle episodes set to be screened

Scenes filmed in Thanet are due to reach TV screens next week.

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.

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