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Gamers zone in on Dreamland challenge for GEEK 2014

Gamers zone in on Dreamland challenge for GEEK 2014

Dreamland amusement park is the inspiration for a Minecraft challenge for the largest gaming expo in the South East.

CCTV man jailed over child porn

CCTV man jailed over child porn

An award-winning council CCTV operator hid sick fantasies of abducting and raping a schoolgirl.

Man charged after UKIP leader assault

Man charged after UKIP leader assault

A 37-year-old man has been charged after UKIP party leader Nigel Farage was hit over the head with a placard as he met supporters.

Hollywood star swaps LA... for Margate

Hollywood star swaps LA... for Margate

Find out why an actor famous for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean has arrived in Thanet for his latest project.

EU Referendum Bill MP Visits Ramsgate

EU Referendum Bill MP Visits Ramsgate

Let the people decide - that is the clear message from EU Referendum Bill MP James Wharton during a visit to Ramsgate.

Tornado emergency landing

Tornado emergency landing

A Tornado jet made an emergency landing at Manston Airport after a ‘bad multiple birdstrike’.

Multi-million pound debt 'set to be written off' after ferry firm collapse

Multi-million pound debt 'set to be written off' after ferry firm collapse

A district council has no prospects of recovering a £3.4million debt it was owed after the collapse of a ferry firm, lawyers have warned.

Man quizzed over nurse attack after knife threat claims

Man quizzed over nurse attack after knife threat claims

A man found collapsed following claims he threatened another man with a knife was later arrested on suspicion of assaulting a nurse.

You're hired for the 500th time

You're hired for the 500th time

A teenager's new job is a landmark moment for an apprenticeship service.

Drunken Ramsgate man "mystified" by his possession of imitation gun

Drunken Ramsgate man "mystified" by his possession of imitation gun

A drunken Ramsgate man – caught with a Beretta-style revolver – later told police he had no idea how he got it.

Family group still going strong 28 years later

Family group still going strong 28 years later

Generations of families have thrived through the lifeline launched in Cliftonville 28 years ago by modest hero Christine Belsey.

Gamers delight in packed programme for Geek 2014 in Margate

Gamers delight in packed programme for Geek 2014 in Margate

Gamers from around the UK are counting down the days to Geek 2014 at Margate ‘s Winter Gardens.

Shooting begins in Margate on film that promises to expose shocking truth of abuse

Shooting begins in Margate on film that promises to expose shocking truth of abuse

Top British actors will star in a dark, true story about a victim of child abuse caught up in a life of crime, due to begin filming in Margate today

Daniel Bye is searching for tales about Margate people and places.

Daniel Bye is searching for tales about Margate people and places.

Daniel Bye is gathering stories and fables about Margate from local people ready for his new show Story Hunt.

Euro referendum MP invited to Ramsgate

Euro referendum MP invited to Ramsgate

MP James Wharton, the man behind the EU Referendum Bill, is campaigning in Ramsgate on Friday (January 17).

From being 'covered in poo' to working in a suit

From being 'covered in poo' to working in a suit

A former sewage worker has transformed his life after setting up a jobseekers' website aimed exclusively at young people.

Drug-fuelled bully jailed after tugging out girlfriend's hair

Drug-fuelled bully jailed after tugging out girlfriend's hair

A jealous boyfriend was high on cocaine when he pulled out his girlfriend's hair in front of her children, leaving a bald patch.

Council tax freeze plan for Thanet

Council tax freeze plan for Thanet

A freeze on council tax in Thanet for the fourth year running is being recommended by the local authority’s leadership, despite facing a further ‘sign

Crowds gather for Blessing of the Seas

Crowds gather for Blessing of the Seas

THE annual Blessing of the Seas by the Greek Orthodox Church community took place near the Nayland Rock at Margate main sands yesterday.

Man from Margate jailed for dealing ecstasy at nightclub

Man from Margate jailed for dealing ecstasy at nightclub

A Margate man has been jailed for three years and nine months for dealing class A drugs.

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