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Manston Airport closure proposal 'stinks'

Manston Airport closure proposal 'stinks'

Proposed Manston Airport closure condemned as "horrifying and ridiculous" as call made for support to be registered.

Missing boy, nine, found safe close to home

Missing boy, nine, found safe close to home

Missing nine-year-old boy found safe half a mile from his home

Council chief's emergency motion in bid to save Manston Airport

Council chief's emergency motion in bid to save Manston Airport

An emergency motion suggesting a possible way of saving Manston Airport was put to Kent leaders.

MP prepares for fight after 'disappointing' airport closure announcement

MP prepares for fight after 'disappointing' airport closure announcement

A Thanet MP has promised to fight for the future of the area and its workers... after the shock closure announcement of Manston airport.

Luchford looking forward to 'getting stuck in' at Ramsgate

Luchford looking forward to 'getting stuck in' at Ramsgate

Justin Luchford says he is more determined than ever to be a success in management after taking over the reins at Ramsgate.

Blaze destroys shed

Blaze destroys shed

Firefighters in Margate are renewing calls for residents to heed vital safety warnings.

Garlinge are Walk to School champions

Garlinge are Walk to School champions

Pupils from Garlinge Primary School had a spring in their step when they were crowned KM Walk to School District champions

MP Laura Sandys is backing moves to save Manston Airport

MP Laura Sandys is backing moves to save Manston Airport

Deep concerns were today voiced by South Thanet MP Laura Sandys over the possible closure of Manston Airport.

Scores of jobs at risk under Manston Airport closure plans

Scores of jobs at risk under Manston Airport closure plans

As many as 150 jobs are at risk under shock proposals to close Manston Airport after new owners decided it does not have a long-term future.

Broadstairs suffer semi-final defeat at Lord's

Broadstairs suffer semi-final defeat at Lord's

Former winners Broadstairs bowed out of the ECB Indoor Championships at the semi-final stage losing by 19 runs against Bridgwater at Lord's on Sunday.

Ex-goalkeeper sent to jail after stealing £10k of tools

Ex-goalkeeper sent to jail after stealing £10k of tools

Former goalkeeper Danny Twyman has been jailed for breaching a court order.

Park volunteers get to work on creating wildlife garden

 Park volunteers get to work on creating wildlife garden

Friends of Ellington Park had spring in their spades as they started work creating a wildlife garden in Ramsgate.

Water tests may be stopped at secluded beach

 Water tests may be stopped at secluded beach

Water quality sampling tests may be removed from the secluded Cliftonville beach at Walpole Bay where two poor quality readings were taken in 2011.

Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

A former drug-taking councillor wants a debate with Ann Barnes about his Amsterdam-style cafe plan after a public meeting on the project.

High hopes as cannabis cafe debated for Kent

High hopes as cannabis cafe debated for Kent

A plan to get an Amsterdam-style cannabis cafe set up in a Kent town was debated today.

Double victory for Thanet foodies at Taste of Kent Awards

Double victory for Thanet foodies at Taste of Kent Awards

A double victory is being celebrated by Thanet winners at the prestigious Taste of Kent Awards where local producers made a strong showing.

Superman heads solicitors' team - all in pyjamas!

Superman heads solicitors' team - all in pyjamas!

Wearing pyjamas to work was a serious business for charity for staff at a Broadstairs solicitors.

Farage attacker admits placard assault

Farage attacker admits placard assault

A man who admitted attacking UKIP leader Nigel Farage with a placard during a heated protest has been sentenced.

Space age 'hang-out' takes Broadstairs students around the world.

Space age 'hang-out' takes Broadstairs students around the world.

Physics students from St George's school took part in a live international “galactic hang-out” with a spaceship pilot.

TV antiques experts on treasure hunt in Broadstairs.

TV antiques experts on treasure hunt in Broadstairs.

Its time to dust of possible treasures as TV antique specialists head for Thanet on a valuation mission for Broadstairs Rotary Club.

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