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Man sectioned after shocking graffiti campaign

Man sectioned after shocking graffiti campaign

A man who daubed “truly shocking” irreligious slogans near schools in Thanet has been committed to a secure hospital under the Mental Health Act.

Our World Cup song is so much better than Gary’s!

 Our World Cup song is so much better than Gary’s!

Football fans from Broadstairs are planning to take on Gary Barlow by releasing an alternative World Cup song.

Judge criticises 'apparent failings' that led to woman's brutal killing

Judge criticises 'apparent failings' that led to woman's brutal killing

A judge has highlighted failings by police in the run-up to a woman being murdered by her husband - as four call handlers are investigated.

Former Westlife start Shane Filan to play Margate Winter Gardens

Former Westlife start Shane Filan to play Margate Winter Gardens

Westlife star Shane Filan will visit Margate as part of his solo UK tour later this year.

Jools Holland dates announced for Margate Winter Gardens

Jools Holland dates announced for Margate Winter Gardens

Kent based big band leader Jools Holland is joined by Spice Girl Melanie C and vocalist Marc Almond when he plays Margate Winter Gardens.

Our World Cup song is so much better than Gary’s!

 Our World Cup song is so much better than Gary’s!

Football fans from Broadstairs are planning to take on Gary Barlow by releasing an alternative World Cup song called He’s Got His England Shirt On

Woman injured in airfield accident

Woman injured in airfield accident

A woman suffered suspected head injuries in an accident at Manston airfield this morning.

Obsessed man jailed for life after murdering wife in jealous rage

Obsessed man jailed for life after murdering wife in jealous rage

A man who strangled his estranged wife after stalking her for months has been jailed for life after admitting murder before the end of his trial.

Motorist 'deliberately drives at man' after crash

Motorist 'deliberately drives at man' after crash

An investigation is under way after a man was hit by a car said to have been deliberately driven at him following a crash.

Bananas in Pyjamas at Winter Gardens

Bananas in Pyjamas at Winter Gardens

Bananas in Pyjamas is coming to the Winter Gardens on Sunday.

"I cuddled her. I told her I loved her"

"I cuddled her. I told her I loved her"

Those are the tortured words of a killer just moments after he put a rope around his wife's neck and strangled her.

Banner-waving protesters signal end to KLM era at Manston

Banner-waving protesters signal end to KLM era at Manston

Protesters will don T-shirts and wave banners today as the last KLM flight out of threatened Manston airport takes off.

Have-a-go heroes in painful attack by fleeing burglar

Have-a-go heroes in painful attack by fleeing burglar

Two courageous men overpowered a burglar fleeing a house he had raided... despite the thief grabbing their testicles.

Woman rescued from burning bedroom

Woman rescued from burning bedroom

A woman was taken to hospital after fire broke out at a property in Ramsgate.

Jail for 'feral' tearaway after 16-week crime rampage

Jail for 'feral' tearaway after 16-week crime rampage

A teenage tearaway has been locked up after a crime spree in which he fractured a stranger's cheekbone for fun and trashed a pal's flat.

Chef needs help to step out for charity close to his heart.

Chef needs help to step out for charity close to his heart.

Chef Steve Gaffon needs to borrow a treadmill for his marathon charity fundraiser on Ramsgate seafront.

Jealous man 'murdered ex-wife and tried to kill lover'

Jealous man 'murdered ex-wife and tried to kill lover'

An obsessed man murdered his ex-wife by strangling her with a piece of rope - before going after her new partner, a court heard.

Thanet MPs fight for Manston Airport continues at Westminster

Thanet MPs fight for Manston Airport continues at Westminster

Business minister Michael Fallon is to "throw his weight" behind Manston Working Group as Thanet MPs continue the fight to save the airport.

Vile pervert, 88, 'will die in prison' after child rapes

Vile pervert, 88, 'will die in prison' after child rapes

A war veteran has been given a sentence that will mean he is expected to die in prison after a catalogue of rapes and indecent assaults on two girls.

Man with dog sought after attack in busy park

Man with dog sought after attack in busy park

A man received two black eyes, bruising and cuts to his face after an attack in a busy Ramsgate park involving a dog walker.

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