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‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

Bosses insist a controversial and over-budget new railway station which opened today will provide a significant economic boost to a district.

Council considers pause for larger new home developments

Council considers pause for larger new home developments

Proposals to put a temporary pause on major housebuilding across a district is being discussed amid fears the local infrastructure is “overwhelmed”.

CCTV image released after sexual assault

CCTV image released after sexual assault

Officers investigating a sexual assault have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to assist them.

New £35m railway station branded 'waste of money' opens today

New £35m railway station branded 'waste of money' opens today

The county’s first new railway station in eight years opens for the first time today - more than a decade after the scheme was first proposed.

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Jet-skiers rescued after being pitched into the sea

Jet-skiers rescued after being pitched into the sea

Two lifeboats were called out after a pair on a jet-ski got into trouble in choppy waters.

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Police officer headbutted by man ‘stealing 26 steaks’

Police officer headbutted by man ‘stealing 26 steaks’

A man has been arrested after a police officer was headbutted in the face while trying to stop him for the suspected theft of meat from a local shop.

Family-run burger joint opens in high street

Family-run burger joint opens in high street

A couple have expanded their fast-food business from Essex, now setting up in a Kent town centre.

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Man cut from car in rush-hour crash

Man cut from car in rush-hour crash

A man had to be cut from his vehicle and a car overturned this morning after a crash.

Fireworks show cancelled over bad weather

Fireworks show cancelled over bad weather

Fireworks fans have been left disappointed after a seafront display planned for tonight has been called off due to bad weather.

Suspected thief left injured after bag snatch

Suspected thief left injured after bag snatch

Detectives investigating a theft near a train station have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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Primark forced to close after power cut

Primark forced to close after power cut

A Primark branch at a popular shopping centre has been forced to close today after a power cut.

Young duo will have first-team roles

Young duo will have first-team roles

A target for the number of first-team matches Margate recruits Daniel Duncanson and Skye Salmon should play this term has been set by their new boss.

Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car

Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car

A man has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car and suffered serious injuries.

Procopi’s Brentford trial

Procopi’s Brentford trial

Young Ramsgate defender Louie Procopi is going on trial with Premier League club Brentford.

Five teens arrested following ‘moped joyride’ in town

Five teens arrested following ‘moped joyride’ in town

Police have arrested five teenagers after a spate of thefts from vehicles and an incident of arson.

Cafe opens at new site after forced closure

Cafe opens at new site after forced closure

A cafe popular with cyclists and hikers has re-launched inside a new venue – a year after being forced to close 15 miles away.

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Inside £1.7m steel house hidden among trees which has its own sauna

Inside £1.7m steel house hidden among trees which has its own sauna

An impressive home which aims to blend into its secluded glade setting, and is built on the site of a former nunnery, is up for sale.

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Paedophile unleashed horrifying violence on child

Paedophile unleashed horrifying violence on child

A child sex offender who subjected his victim to horrific violence has been jailed for eight years.

Popular burger joint opens new Kent branch

Popular burger joint opens new Kent branch

A popular fast food chain claiming to cook “Kent’s best burger” is opening today in a former bank - with free food up for grabs.

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Young woman defies odds after suffering huge injuries in four-storey fall

Young woman defies odds after suffering huge injuries in four-storey fall

A 23-year-old given just a 10% chance of survival after suffering huge injuries has defied predictions and is now working on her recovery.

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