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Terrified mums flee 'gunman'

Terrified mums flee 'gunman'

Frightened mothers ushered their children into an office to escape a gunman running through a town's streets.

Government in U-turn over legal aid reforms

Government in U-turn over legal aid reforms

Kent solicitors have hit back at the government's decision to suspend swingeing legal aid reforms... saying it's an election ploy.

Big knit for charity

Big knit for charity

Knitters of all ages helped raise thousands in marathon stitch session for Thanet charities

No appeal over live exports ruling

No appeal over live exports ruling

Thanet District Council has decided not to appeal against the High Court decision regarding the shipment of live animals from the Port of Ramsgate.

Council 'won't appeal live exports ruling'

Council 'won't appeal live exports ruling'

Council bosses have decided not to appeal against the High Court decision over the shipment of live animals from the port of Ramsgate.

Offer to buy stricken airport 'to be made today'

Offer to buy stricken airport 'to be made today'

An offer that could secure the future of more than a hundred workers at Manston Airport is likely to be made today, according to the area's MP.

New jobs, name and £1.4 million makeover for landmark hotel

New jobs, name and £1.4 million makeover for landmark hotel

A £1.4 million investment at The Botany Bay, formerly The Fayreness Hotel, means 15 new jobs for Broadstairs.

County and district councils back Manston Airport task force

County and district councils back Manston Airport task force

Kent County Council and Thanet District Council have joined forces to back the Manston Airport Task Force established by MP Sir Roger Gale.

Spud company job success for Thanet's longterm unemployed

Spud company job success for Thanet's longterm unemployed

Jobless people find work at last through Thanet-based Kent Potato Company through recruitment by Royal British Legion Industries Margate office.

Toys wanted to cheer up children in hospital

Toys wanted to cheer up children in hospital

Staff at McDonald's at Westwood Cross are collecting toys, games and books from customers for children at the QEQM Hospital.

Birchington villagers take the biscuit

Birchington villagers take the biscuit

People in Birchington are invited to turn wrappers to riches with a chance to do some good.

Clean-up for Thanet beaches this weekend

Clean-up for Thanet beaches this weekend

There is a chance to help restore three Thanet beaches to their pristine glory this weekend.

Cliftonville pupils help Sport Relief

Cliftonville pupils help Sport Relief

Good sports at Cliftonville Primary School have raised more than £500 as part of the nationwide Sport Relief appeal.

Stage and screen star Berkoff to play Margate's Theatre Royal

Stage and screen star Berkoff to play Margate's Theatre Royal

Acclaimed screen and stage actor Steven Berkoff is previewing his latest West End show at Margate’s Theatre Royal.

'Buyer' comes forward as Manston faces closure

'Buyer' comes forward as Manston faces closure

Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale is in touch with a potential buyer for Manston after airport bosses announced its 'closure'.

App is improving care for patients

 App is improving care for patients

The free NHS Health Help Now phone and web app has chalked up more than 11,000 hits in its first three months.

Driver serious in hospital after crash on roundabout

Driver serious in hospital after crash on roundabout

A Mazda driver is still in hospital in a serious condition six days after a three-car crash.

Rolling Stones land at Manston Airport after cancelling world tour

Rolling Stones land at Manston Airport after cancelling world tour

Grieving Kent-born rocker Sir Mick Jagger's bandmates have flown into Kent this afternoon after cancelling their world tour.

Playing stupid: Teens get stuck in swings at children's playground

Playing stupid: Teens get stuck in swings at children's playground

Firefighters were called to rescue two giggling girls who had squeezed themselves into playground swings designed for young children.

Flight bookings 'stopped' at stricken airport

Flight bookings 'stopped' at stricken airport

Fears have increased for the future of Manston as KLM flights after April 8 are no longer available.

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