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Man found dead in flat after police force entry into home

Man found dead in flat after police force entry into home

A man in his 50s has been found dead inside a property after police officers forced entry into a flat.

New owner confirms plan for long-term derelict former seafront cafe

New owner confirms plan for long-term derelict former seafront cafe

A developer has confirmed his plans after taking over a former seafront cafe as demolition begins at the site which has been derelict for years.

Report: Ramsgate complete double against Bay

Report: Ramsgate complete double against Bay

Dominant Ramsgate maintained their unbeaten Isthmian South East record this season with a comfortable home win over Herne Bay.

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Dad admits killing his baby daughter

Dad admits killing his baby daughter

A man has admitted killing his daughter after she suffered brain and bone injuries when she was just five weeks old.

Two arrested and woman in hospital after ‘unexplained medical incident’

Two arrested and woman in hospital after ‘unexplained medical incident’

Two men have been arrested and a woman was taken to hospital after an ‘unexplained medical incident’.

Contractor pours black surface water on seafront promenade

Contractor pours black surface water on seafront promenade

A council contractor is being investigated after “very dark” liquid was discharged across a seafront promenade.

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Probe after filthy caravans dumped in major route lay-by

Probe after filthy caravans dumped in major route lay-by

Caravans full of rubbish have been dumped in a lay-by on a busy route potentially costing taxpayers thousands to remove them.

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Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

Dreamland bosses say they remain committed to reopening the park’s iconic cinema building – but first have plans for it to be used for another film.

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

A Labour county councillor has been deselected over “concerning” remarks he made and placing bets on election results.

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Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Artist Tracey Emin and residents of an “iconic” tower block are celebrating after a controversial plan to replace windows was quashed.

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

A Kent lottery player who won in the EuroMillions has yet to claim their lucky ticket.

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.

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Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.

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Gate pair live up to Ben’s billing

Gate pair live up to Ben’s billing

Harrison Hatfull and Kai Garande have been hailed as two of the best full-backs in the division by Margate player-boss Ben Greenhalgh.

‘School lights up our street like the Blackpool Illuminations!’

‘School lights up our street like the Blackpool Illuminations!’

Fed-up neighbours have compared bright lights on a nearby school which stay on until 10pm every night to the Blackpool Illuminations.

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Plans for district’s fifth McDonald’s clear latest hurdle

Plans for district’s fifth McDonald’s clear latest hurdle

A divisive bid to open a sixth McDonald’s in a five-mile radius has taken a step forward after signage plans were given the green light.

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Audi driver in court after man hit in crash taken to London hospital

Audi driver in court after man hit in crash taken to London hospital

A motorist has appeared in court accused of causing serious injuries to a pedestrian after he was hit by a car.

‘Part of being a penalty-taker is missing penalties’

‘Part of being a penalty-taker is missing penalties’

Joe Taylor has missed four penalties this season but there was only one man for the job when Ramsgate were awarded an injury-time spot-kick.

Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

A care worker whose Mercedes-Benz was involved in a collision which killed an American air stewardess was allegedly speedingat the time of the crash.

'I was always healthy and never smoked - now I have terminal lung cancer'

'I was always healthy and never smoked - now I have terminal lung cancer'

A woman who has never smoked says she was shocked to be told she had terminal lung cancer despite being “fit and healthy”.

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