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MP 'isn't quitting over Farage fears'

MP 'isn't quitting over Farage fears'

UKIP claims that a Kent MP decided not to stand for re-election over fears of facing Nigel Farage at the polls have been rubbished by her colleagues.

MP to stand down at next election

MP to stand down at next election

An MP has today announced she will not stand as a candidate at the next election after making a "difficult and heart-wrenching decision".

Laura Sandys and Victoria Pomery meet Thanet pupils

Laura Sandys and Victoria Pomery meet Thanet pupils

Politics and democracy were part of lessons for Thanet pupils last week with Thanet South MP Laura Sandys.

Sports stars shine at 2013 Thanet Sports Awards

Sports stars shine at 2013 Thanet Sports Awards

A night of stars marked the biggest and best celebration of Thanet Sports Awards to date at Margate Winter Gardens on Friday.

Thanet council takes action over boozing hot spots

Thanet council takes action over boozing hot spots

Boozing hot spots are signed up for action against alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour in public.

Vote now in a bid to win £50,000 of lottery cash for Broadstairs Town Shed

Vote now in a bid to win £50,000 of lottery cash for Broadstairs Town Shed

There are hours left to vote for the Broadstairs Town Shed which is tonight hoping to win a £50,000 slice of cash from the Big Lottery Fund.

What do murder, a drunken moose and Broadstairs knitters have in common?

What do murder, a drunken moose and Broadstairs knitters have in common?

An unusually dramatic mission is occupying the busy fingers of Thanet knitters who have a part to play in murder spoof Inspector Norse.

Council watchdog members quit after 'secrecy and corruption' claims

Council watchdog members quit after 'secrecy and corruption' claims

Four members of a council's watchdog committee have quit after their report into standards of behaviour was heavily criticised.

BMW driver, 32, dies in crash with Fiat

BMW driver, 32, dies in crash with Fiat

A driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash after his car crossed the carriageway and hit another.

Hairdresser burglar fails to get sentence cut

Hairdresser burglar fails to get sentence cut

A burglar who turned to hairdressing will not be tasting the fringe benefits of freedom... after failing to get his sentence shaved.

'Secrecy and corruption' surrounds council

'Secrecy and corruption' surrounds council

Councillors could be forced to have training to improve their conduct after a shock report found the public suspects secrecy and corruption.

College wins nearly £10m in training boost

College wins nearly £10m in training boost

A college has won a near £10m cash injection for new training facilities, plus a state-of-the-art hotel.

Chef's travels feed skills that impress top food critics in Broadstairs

Chef's travels feed skills that impress top food critics in Broadstairs

A chef who trained in Thanet and developed his skills around the world is earning praise from top national food critics for his Broadstairs restaurant

Put on your bright togs for work day in aid of lad with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Put on your bright togs for work day in aid of lad with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Workers are urged to embrace Colour For Connor on Friday, November 29, to help a little boy from Westgate beat Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Card player 'blinded' as tempers flare in adult drinking game

Card player 'blinded' as tempers flare in adult drinking game

An adult's 'truth or dare-style' drinking game went horribly wrong when a jealous lover challenged a player over an affair, a court was told.

Jobless alcoholic threatened neighbour with machete

Jobless alcoholic threatened neighbour with machete

A jobless Ramsgate alcoholic – who claims he spends up to £200 every fortnight on booze – has been ordered to pay compensation to a neighbour he threa

Public meeting to save Margate Post Office

Public meeting to save Margate Post Office

People in Margate are invited to a public meeting on Tuesday to save their local Crown Post Office from closure.

Christmas lights go on at Westwood Cross

Christmas lights go on at Westwood Cross

Christmas arrived in Thanet with a special celebration at the Westwood Cross shopping centre.

Inspiration of Paralympian set to shine at awards ceremony

 Inspiration of Paralympian set to shine at awards ceremony

The spotlight will shine on a range of achievements at this year’s Thanet Sports Awards at Margate’s Winter Gardens on Friday

Margate art students explore Turnery Contemporary

Margate art students explore Turnery Contemporary

The Turner Contemporary exhibition by Dorothy Cross has proved inspirational for young Margate writers.

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