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Bonfire warning after garden shed destroyed

Bonfire warning after garden shed destroyed

A warning about lighting bonfires has been issued after a blaze destroyed a garden shed.

Banksy shares pub poet's digs at artwork

Banksy shares pub poet's digs at artwork

Banksy has shared video of a performer at an open mic night in Kent taking light-hearted digs at the artist's work.

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Man in hospital and two arrested after stabbing

Man in hospital and two arrested after stabbing

A man has been taken to hospital and two other have been arrested following a stabbing in the early hours.

Pop star's tribute after fan's shock Covid death

Pop star's tribute after fan's shock Covid death

T'Pau singer Carol Decker has paid tribute to a 50-year-old 'fan and friend' who died just days after contracting Covid.

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Person treated after flat fire

Person treated after flat fire

A person has been given oxygen after a fire in the kitchen of a flat.

Rat droppings and 'very dirty fridge' found at chippie

Rat droppings and 'very dirty fridge' found at chippie

A fish and chip shop has been handed a hygiene rating of one after inspectors found "multiple rat droppings and a very dirty fridge"

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Development to 'completely transform high street' given go-ahead

Development to 'completely transform high street' given go-ahead

A bid to tear down a row of popular shops has been given the go-ahead - despite concerns it would force cars to flood town centre roads.

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Green light for 'bold and quirky' seafront makeover

Green light for 'bold and quirky' seafront makeover

Plans to transform a prominent pair of businesses close to the centre of a Kent town have been given the go-ahead.

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'Metal spikes on beach could impale someone!'

'Metal spikes on beach could impale someone!'

The discovery of sharp pieces of metal on a Kent beach has sparked fears someone could be "impaled" while walking along the seafront.

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Fears of fly-tipping spike as waste service axed

Fears of fly-tipping spike as waste service axed

Campaigners fear there could be a spike in fly-tipping across a district after plans to axe a commercial waste collection service were green-lit.

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£10m vision for ferry holidays to Europe from 'underused' port

£10m vision for ferry holidays to Europe from 'underused' port

A port which has been out of commercial operation for a decade is making a comeback - and it could mean holidays to France for locals.

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'Large number' of travellers moved on from car park

'Large number' of travellers moved on from car park

A "large number" of travellers have been moved on after setting up camp at a seafront.

Six police cars descend on street after 'disturbance'

Six police cars descend on street after 'disturbance'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault after police were called to a disturbance.

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

Stranded seal with bite wounds found on Kent beach

A dehydrated seal pup with huge abscesses and bite wounds on her body has been discovered on a Kent beach.

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Police chase ends in burglary and dangerous driving arrests

Police chase ends in burglary and dangerous driving arrests

Two teenagers have been charged with burglary following a police car chase in which a 'stinger' was deployed.

Gate's points target

Gate's points target

Boss Reece Prestedge has set a minimum points target as Margate enter their season run-in.

Dead mouse found in restaurant kitchen

Dead mouse found in restaurant kitchen

A Lebanese restaurant has been handed a food hygiene rating of one after an inspector found a dead mouse and rodent droppings in its dirty kitchen.

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Tracey Emin 'begs shops to use loo' amid lack of public toilets in town

Tracey Emin 'begs shops to use loo' amid lack of public toilets in town

Artist Tracey Emin says she finds herself "begging" to use toilets in shops due to a lack of facilities in a town.

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Thousands of customers get compensation after water outage

Thousands of customers get compensation after water outage

More than 10,000 customers have received compensation from a water company after they were left without supplies for days.

Work begins to remove Banksy from side of house

Work begins to remove Banksy from side of house

Hoardings have gone up as contractors begin the "intricate and tricky" process of removing Banksy's artwork from the side of a house in Margate.

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