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‘There’s no easy rides in this league’

‘There’s no easy rides in this league’

Boss Reece Prestedge insists Margate won’t underestimate weekend visitors Potters Bar.

Man, 30, robbed in hut by the sea

Man, 30, robbed in hut by the sea

A man was reportedly robbed while taking shelter in a hut by the sea.

Smith: It was never a free hit

Smith: It was never a free hit

Manager Ben Smith always felt there was a game to be won after Ramsgate shocked Chatham in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Heartbreak as dad-of-two dies seven months after car crash

Heartbreak as dad-of-two dies seven months after car crash

A heartbroken family have described a dad-of-two as “bubbly, outgoing and loving” following his tragic death.

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‘It’s enabled me to have a new lease of life’

‘It’s enabled me to have a new lease of life’

Having seen thousands raised so he could buy a ParaGolfer Buggy, Kenny Powell has left fears spinal strokes would end playing days firmly behind him.

Trusted neighbour stole cash from elderly woman’s account

Trusted neighbour stole cash from elderly woman’s account

A father-of-two trusted with his “vulnerable” neighbour’s bank card and pin number withdrew money for himself – and then lied about the deception.

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FA Cup draw

FA Cup draw

The draw for the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round has been made.

Police hunt man seen ‘performing sex act’ near children’s play area

Police hunt man seen ‘performing sex act’ near children’s play area

A man was allegedly caught performing a sex act on himself near a children’s play area in broad daylight.

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Gym in former Sports Direct to open next year

Gym in former Sports Direct to open next year

A gym is expected to open next year in a town centre, alongside a restaurant, nursery and beauty clinic.

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Body of mum feared murdered was found by her own family

Body of mum feared murdered was found by her own family

A much-loved mum suspected to have been murdered died from blunt-force injuries and drowning, an inquest has heard.

The one-man crimewave who posted TikTok video of his arrest

The one-man crimewave who posted TikTok video of his arrest

A one-man crimewave who terrorised shop staff and attacked police posted a video of his arrest on TikTok after his lawless spree was finally ended.

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FA Cup round-up

FA Cup round-up

A five-star performance saw ambitious Isthmian South East side Ramsgate stun Isthmian Premier hosts Chatham in the FA Cup First Qualifying Round.

‘I left my jet-setting lifestyle to serve seafood on the coast’

‘I left my jet-setting lifestyle to serve seafood on the coast’

A pro golfer turned restaurateur left his high-flying sports career to run a coastside eatery, belatedly fulfilling his late dad’s wish.

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Calls for ‘last ditch’ talks to avoid bin strikes

Calls for ‘last ditch’ talks to avoid bin strikes

The union for refuse collectors is calling for “last ditch” talks with a council chief executive to avoid bin strikes.

Family vows to fight for justice after hospital admits failings in death of six-year-old

Family vows to fight for justice after hospital admits failings in death of six-year-old

A heartbroken mum says her fight for justice is not over and is calling for doctors to be sacked or retrained after hospital bosses admitted failings.

PC accused of sending witness ‘inappropriate texts’

PC accused of sending witness ‘inappropriate texts’

A police officer is set to appear in court after reportedly texting a witness inappropriately and forging statements and signatures.

‘My dog's nose was pouring with blood – I was horrified!’

‘My dog's nose was pouring with blood – I was horrified!’

A “horrified” dog owner is calling for a crackdown on beach litter after her pet was cut by a “razor sharp” disposable barbecue left in the sand.

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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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