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Trio bring cash, passion and energy to new live music venue.

Trio bring cash, passion and energy to new live music venue.

What is bringing some of the hottest, hippest acts on the live music circuit to Ramsgate?

Cargo 'could be key to Manston's future'

Cargo 'could be key to Manston's future'

A Kent MP is calling for an urgent government review into freight traffic in a bid to extend the life of Manston Airport.

Poppy the poodle a real lifesaver

Poppy the poodle a real lifesaver

A woman has told how she owes her life to her pet poodle Poppy who has saved her from the brink of death several times.

Broadstairs goalie Ryan signs for Arsenal

 Broadstairs goalie Ryan signs for Arsenal

Young Broadstairs soccer star Ryan Huddart made another step towards his goal when he signed for his beloved Arsenal on his 17th birthday.

Robbery Good Samaritans urged to come forward

Robbery Good Samaritans urged to come forward

Two men who helped a man and his wife being threatened by a robber with a broken bottle are being asked to contact the police.

MP hints at buyer for Manston Airport

MP hints at buyer for Manston Airport

Sir Roger Gale has told hundreds attending a meeting on the fate of the Kent airport that a possible buyer has emerged.

Teen 'made sick' by women over 8st hounded off Twitter

Teen 'made sick' by women over 8st hounded off Twitter

A teenager has been bombarded with criticism for moaning on Twitter that women who weigh more than eight stone make him 'sick'.

Kidnap bid charge after woman 'targeted by gang'

Kidnap bid charge after woman 'targeted by gang'

A man has been charged with attempted kidnap after a woman told police she was targeted by a gang armed with baseball bats and golf clubs.

Heil Kitler! Cat looks like Nazi dictator

Heil Kitler! Cat looks like Nazi dictator

A moggy has been dubbed a member of the furred Reich - because it bears a striking resemblance to Adolf Hitler.

Coming to Margate - two British band legends

Coming to Margate - two British band legends

Music fans will be lining up for tickets for a double treat of British greats in Margate

Video: Stranded seal pup rescued from beach

Video: Stranded seal pup rescued from beach

An injured seal pup has been saved from a beach after becoming stranded at low tide.

Business matters for women in Thanet

Business matters for women in Thanet

The fifth Women Mean Business free event is at East Kent College in Broadstairs on Wednesday, April 23.

Broadstairs Food Festival is a tasty success

Broadstairs Food Festival is a tasty success

Broadstairs spring Food Festival was a tasty treat for around 22,000 visitors from across the south east.

Mine's a pint!

Mine's a pint!

Thousands of pints were pulled and downed by real-ale enthusiasts at a beer festival last weekend.

Clinic throws lifeline to chemotherapy patient

Clinic throws lifeline to chemotherapy patient

A woman who lost a High Court battle to get her eggs frozen before chemotherapy has been given fresh hope by a private clinic.

Man jailed after drink-fuelled car row

Man jailed after drink-fuelled car row

A Thanet dad, who grabbed the wheel of a car driven by his former partner during a drink-fuelled row, has been jailed for two years.

Pervert plied girls of 11 with alcohol for 'glamour' pictures

Pervert plied girls of 11 with alcohol for 'glamour' pictures

A pervert has been jailed after giving girls as young as 11 alcohol before coaxing them into posing for photographs in their underwear.

Family flees home blaze

Family flees home blaze

Three fire crews tackled a blaze which struck at a home last night.

Trilby hat-wearing man hunted over 'sex attack' on teen

Trilby hat-wearing man hunted over 'sex attack' on teen

A man wearing a trilby hat is being sought over an alleged sex attack on a 16-year-old girl at the back of a bus.

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.

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