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Live animal exporters in line for payouts over illegal ban at port

Live animal exporters in line for payouts over illegal ban at port

Firms banned from exporting live animals through a Kent port after dozens of sheep died could be given compensation after a High Court ruling.

They came, they saw, they played - nearly 4,000 of them

They came, they saw, they played - nearly 4,000 of them

Nearly 4,000 gamers of all ages took part in the biggest and best GEEK games expo yet at Margate's Winter Gardens.

Art for Connor's sake.

Art for Connor's sake.

Stunning art work is now on view in Ramsgate prior to an auction on Friday in aid of a young boy with a crippling progressive disease

World record pole dancing attempt at Margate studio

World record pole dancing attempt at Margate studio

Pole dancers from Margate took part in an international Guinness world record attempt on Saturday for a cause close to their hearts.

PC accused of misconduct over 'relationships with four women'

PC accused of misconduct over 'relationships with four women'

A policeman accused of taking police vehicles for his own use to conduct relationships with four women is set to stand trial.

Gang guilty of £30m VAT fraud

Gang guilty of £30m VAT fraud

An organised crime gang faces jail after carrying out a multi-million pounds VAT fraud.

MP proposes waterfront scheme for Ramsgate

MP proposes waterfront scheme for Ramsgate

A major action plan could breathe new life in to Ramsgate’s waterfront.

Open day at historic Theatre Royal

Open day at historic Theatre Royal

Following the success of last year's open day at the Theatre Royal in Margate, an even bigger event is planned for this spring on Sunday March 9.

Thanet to fly special flag on Commonwealth Day

Thanet to fly special flag on Commonwealth Day

A sense of being part of a wider community will be shared on Commonwealth Day when Thanet flies a special new flag.

Award winning gallery to host a second Jack Vettriano show

Award winning gallery to host a second Jack Vettriano show

Lovelys award-winning gallery in Cliftonville has been chosen for the second time to host an exhibition of rare and new signed limited edition prints

Dam! Beaver's hiding place discovered

Dam! Beaver's hiding place discovered

A beaver thought he had found a turbo-charged nesting place - when he hid under a car!

Dangers posed by 'virtual' friends highlighted at Thanet schools

Dangers posed by 'virtual' friends highlighted at Thanet schools

Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Ann Barnes visited schools in Broadstairs and Margate as part of Safer Internet Day.

Soap star has plenty of heart

 Soap star has plenty of heart

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton proved that he’s a heartbreaker after scoring a direct hit during a celebration.

What do crocus brooches, Bill Gates and polio have in common?

What do crocus brooches, Bill Gates and polio have in common?

Crocus brooches will be on sale tomorrow at Westwood Cross shopping centre as part of a worldwide fight against polio.

Man fined after urinating on town centre war memorial

Man fined after urinating on town centre war memorial

A man has been fined £100 for outraging public decency by urinating on the names of war heroes.

GEEK 2014 is here at last

GEEK 2014 is here at last

GEEK 2014 offers exciting family fun at Margate's Winter Gardens from February 21 to 23.

London Array wind farm expansion shelved

London Array wind farm expansion shelved

A huge expansion of the London Array wind farm off the north Kent coast will not go ahead.

Margate sex pest spared jail

Margate sex pest spared jail

A 37-year-old Margate man who sent a disgusting sex message to a teenager via Facebook has been spared jail.

Huge expansion of wind farm dropped

Huge expansion of wind farm dropped

Bosses at the world's largest wind farm off the north Kent coast have today revealed a huge expansion will not go ahead.

Death row soldier jailed for killing cellmate

Death row soldier jailed for killing cellmate

An ex-soldier who grew up in Margate has been jailed for life for killing his cellmate... while already on death row in Africa.

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