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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.

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.

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