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Send us your selfies and win, win, win

Send us your selfies and win, win, win

kmfm presenters are first to send in their pictures as we team up with Turner Contemporary to celebrate their new exhibition.

Boy killed as he explored 'scary' building

Boy killed as he explored 'scary' building

A 13-year-old schoolboy died after falling through the roof of a disused flour mill, an inquest has heard.

Give Connor your support

Give Connor your support

Caring for Connor is Thanet Extra’s Charity of the Year for 2015.

Teenager meets PM to press for change

 Teenager meets PM to press for change

A Margate teenager has had an audience with the Prime Minister.

Thanet council director of operations resigns

Thanet council director of operations resigns

Mark Seed has resigned from his post after a ten-year stint at the authority.

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

Councillors are facing fresh questions over their move against placing a compulsory purchase order on Manston airport.

Al Murray reveals what the Pub Landlord loves about Thanet

Al Murray reveals what the Pub Landlord loves about Thanet

A comedian who is fighting to become an MP in Kent backs our We Love Thanet campaign.

Ukip leader hits back at Kent Tory MP's 'deplorable' attack

Ukip leader hits back at Kent Tory MP's 'deplorable' attack

As the general election heats up, Nigel Farage has attacked a senior Conservative's column in a KM Group newspaper.

Pub Landlord Al Murray shares his 'common sense solutions'

Pub Landlord Al Murray shares his 'common sense solutions'

The comedian answers our questions on his Free United Kingdom Party campaign for the Thanet South election.

Woman in her 70s frightens off burglar

Woman in her 70s frightens off burglar

A single fingerprint was enough to convict a prolific thief who tried to steal from a pensioner while she slept in her bed.

Fury over plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet

Fury over plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet

More than 400 people turned out to hear about plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet.

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Ukip leader Nigel Farage says comedian Al Murray's decision to stand in Thanet South at the election risks offending voters and could backfire.

Gate fall to home loss

Gate fall to home loss

Margate are now three points behind leaders Maidstone in the Ryman League Premier Division following Dulwich defeat.

Al Murray's Pub Landlord wades into creme egg row

Al Murray's Pub Landlord wades into creme egg row

Just one day after Al Murray announced plans to fight Nigel Farage as the Pub Landlord he's revealed a new issue he wants to crack - creme eggs.

Payam Tamiz receives apology from the Evening Standard after he was accused of calling women 'sluts'

Payam Tamiz receives apology from the Evening Standard after he was accused of calling women 'sluts'

Payam Tamiz has received an apology from the Evening Standard after he was accused of calling women 'sluts'.

Row over Scobie TV interview

Row over Scobie TV interview

Labour councillor Will Scobie has defended claims that he took credit for a scheme brought in by Thanet District Council Conservatives.

Boy, 14, admits train robbery

Boy, 14, admits train robbery

Police have arrested two teens aged 14 and 18 following an "overwhelming response" to an appeal for information about two alleged robberies on trains.

Council told to review Manston buyout

Council told to review Manston buyout

A backbench committee has told leaders to rethink its decision against carrying out a compulsory purchase of the airport.

Gate swoop for Ladapo

Gate swoop for Ladapo

Margate have moved to bolster their promotion credentials by signing former Colchester and Kidderminster striker Freddie Ladapo.

Join our We Love Thanet campaign

Join our We Love Thanet campaign

A campaign to stick up for the area we live and work in is asking you for your help.

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