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Predator jailed for sexually abusing boys

Predator jailed for sexually abusing boys

A paedophile has been locked up after committing five sexual offences against two children over the course of several years.

'Oppressive' plans to convert high street shop into flats approved

'Oppressive' plans to convert high street shop into flats approved

“Imposing” plans to transform a town centre charity shop into smaller stores and flats have been approved.

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Derelict pub destroyed in fire to be bulldozed for homes

Derelict pub destroyed in fire to be bulldozed for homes

The charred husk of a former pub gutted by fire will be bulldozed to make way for homes.

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Murder suspect remains in custody after seven days

Murder suspect remains in custody after seven days

A suspect in a murder investigation remains in custody a week after being arrested following the death of a mum.

Family desperate for police to return dog that bit delivery driver

Family desperate for police to return dog that bit delivery driver

A family have been left heartbroken after their American XL Bully was seized by police for biting a delivery driver.

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Long road back for Gate midfielder

Long road back for Gate midfielder

Midfielder Montel Agyemang faces months out injured and Margate manager Reece Prestedge concedes he’ll be a huge loss.

Bin strikes confirmed in second area of Kent

Bin strikes confirmed in second area of Kent

Union bosses say there is still time to negotiate a new pay deal after confirming bin workers will go on strike for two weeks.

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Son admits attacking mum at her home

Son admits attacking mum at her home

A 35-year-old man has been remanded in custody after admitting assaulting his mum in her own home.

Martin glad he chose extra time

Martin glad he chose extra time

Lee Martin was pondering retirement - but Ramsgate boss Ben Smith’s ambitions for the club convinced him otherwise.

'I thought I was licking McDonald's ketchup - but it was human blood!’

'I thought I was licking McDonald's ketchup - but it was human blood!’

A dad who thought he was licking ketchup from the wrapper of his McDonald's burger was horrified to discover it was actually human blood.

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Prestedge: Gate didn’t work hard enough in the second half

Prestedge: Gate didn’t work hard enough in the second half

Manager Reece Prestedge questioned Margate players’ second-half work-rate following their derby defeat at Folkestone.

Former home of Nick Faldo on the market for £500k

Former home of Nick Faldo on the market for £500k

The former pro golfer once owned a stunning two-bedroom apartment inside a historic Kent castle.

Popular curry house announces sudden closure

Popular curry house announces sudden closure

An Indian restaurant which customers say serves the “best curry” in the district is closing down at short notice.

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Pigeon-infested building to be turned into high-street homes

Pigeon-infested building to be turned into high-street homes

A pigeon-infested high street building could be transformed into flats amid safety concerns.

Police release final movements of ‘murdered woman’

Police release final movements of ‘murdered woman’

Police have revealed the final movements of a 54-year-old woman before she was ‘murdered’ as a suspect is being held for ‘medical assessments’.

Smith on Bay return

Smith on Bay return

Ramsgate manager Ben Smith says it will feel strange going back to former club Herne Bay.

Horror as boy, 7, pricks finger on dirty needle found on beach

Horror as boy, 7, pricks finger on dirty needle found on beach

A young autistic boy has been left “completely traumatised” after pricking his finger on a discarded needle.

Green light for new houses on abandoned Victorian railway tracks

Green light for new houses on abandoned Victorian railway tracks

Proposals for new homes to be built on an old Victorian railway track have been approved despite criticism over their size.

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Pensioner taken to hospital after crash involving police car

Pensioner taken to hospital after crash involving police car

A woman in her 80s needed medical attention after a crash outside a Conservative Association building.

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Man, 61, to face trial after denying bomb hoax threat

Man, 61, to face trial after denying bomb hoax threat

A 61-year-old man is expected to stand trial accused of making a bomb hoax that led to flats being evacuated.

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