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Video: Heavy load... in a roundabout way

Video: Heavy load... in a roundabout way

A lorry's load appears to wobble precariously as it negotiates this roundabout carrying THREE skips.

Tracey puts her spin on BRITs award

Tracey puts her spin on BRITs award

Margate artist Tracey Emin has been chosen to design next year’s BRITs trophy.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A missing man who vanished from his home four days ago has now been found safe and well.

'A single spark could have destroyed depot'

'A single spark could have destroyed depot'

Badly stored fireworks equivalent to two sacks of potatoes-worth of gunpowder could have caused a "catastrophic" explosion, a court has heard.

Fun, food and thrills at Dreamland... the sequel!

Fun, food and thrills at Dreamland... the sequel!

If you fancy stepping back in time to a world of scenic railways, pinball parlours and vintage vehicles, step this way...

TV Trevor's thanks for life-saver Dave

TV Trevor's thanks for life-saver Dave

TV celebrity Trevor Neal’s appearance on BBC TV show gave him a chance to pay tribute to those who helped save his daughter's life.

Boy, 12, kicked off bike and robbed

Boy, 12, kicked off bike and robbed

Police are hunting a robber who kicked a young boy off his bicycle and stole it.

Gate take over at the top

Gate take over at the top

Margate went top of Ryman League Premier Division for at least one night as they saw-off 10-man Bury Town 4-1 in Suffolk on Saturday afternoon.

Fire crews race to early-morning blaze

Fire crews race to early-morning blaze

A fire has broken out in the basement of a four-storey block of flats.

Man assaulted and threatened with a gun

Man assaulted and threatened with a gun

Police have arrested three men after being called to a disturbance in a Kent seaside town.

Chetna chucked off... for not being flaky enough!

Chetna chucked off... for not being flaky enough!

Bake Off contestant Chetna Makan has told how watching her final appearance on the show was 'nail-biting' - even though she knew the result!

Elderly man airlifted to hospital after falling from window

Elderly man airlifted to hospital after falling from window

An elderly man has been flown to a London hospital after falling from a second floor window.

Allen strikes twice in Gate win

Allen strikes twice in Gate win

Margate captain Charlie Allen scored twice as his side made it five consecutive wins after beating Met Police 2-1 at Hartsdown Park on Tuesday.

Paedophile school governor avoids prison

Paedophile school governor avoids prison

A primary school governor and treasurer of an air cadets group has been handed a suspended sentence after admitting to sexual activity with a child.

Earthly explanation for beach spaceman

Earthly explanation for beach spaceman

An astronaut has been photographed taking a stroll on a beach - but he hasn't descended from outer space.

Gate crash out of Cup

Gate crash out of Cup

Margate crashed out of the FA Cup at the second qualifying round stage after losing at home to Barton Rovers.

Woman, 90, hurt in mugging

Woman, 90, hurt in mugging

An elderly woman suffered a cut to the head when she was knocked unconscious and mugged in a daylight attack near a cemetery.

Port protester held for 12 hours after arrest

Port protester held for 12 hours after arrest

A protester against animal exports was held in police custody for hours after his dramatic arrest.

Fight goes on to keep Manston as airport

Fight goes on to keep Manston as airport

A firm bidding to keep Manston as an airport has vowed to continue the fight... despite it being sold for development.

Death of brother behind charity hair days for Pilgrims Hospice

Death of brother behind charity hair days for Pilgrims Hospice

How about a cut and blow dry in return for a donation for the Pilgrims Hospice? Marcello Marino's Ramsgate hair salon is the place to go.

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