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Rail journeys between Ramsgate and London to become quicker

Rail journeys between Ramsgate and London to become quicker

A £10 million investment by Network Rail and Kent County Council will cut train journey times between Ramsgate and London.

Manston Airport 'buyer' withdraws offer

Manston Airport 'buyer' withdraws offer

The sale of Manston Airport is off, after the consortium interested in taking over the site withdrew the offer.

Dog-poo hit squad needed on beach

 Dog-poo hit squad needed on beach

Media celebrity and journalist Janet Street-Porter has criticised the state of beaches on the approaches to Margate town.

Knife attacker to face trial accused of murder bid

Knife attacker to face trial accused of murder bid

A woman who has admitted knifing her boyfriend is to face trial accused of trying to kill him.

Elderly man 'lucky' after car flips onto roof.

Elderly man 'lucky' after car flips onto roof.

An elderly driver was shocked but 'lucky' after a dramatic incident in which his car ended up on its roof.

Top author at Town Read finale in Margate

Top author at Town Read finale in Margate

Young people from Margate breathed life into a story that celebrates the folklore and legends of their town at the historic Theatre Royal.

Fire crews called to house following bedroom blaze

Fire crews called to house following bedroom blaze

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze which broke out in the bedroom of a Ramsgate home

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.

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