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Huge numbers expected at funeral of legendary pub boss

Huge numbers expected at funeral of legendary pub boss

A large number of mourners are expected to pay their respects to the founder of one of Kent’s biggest pub chains at his funeral tomorrow.

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Man arrested after huge emergency service response

Man arrested after huge emergency service response

There was a huge emergency service presence at a home following concerns for a man’s welfare.

Mum endured horrific birth before fatal herpes infection

Mum endured horrific birth before fatal herpes infection

A grieving mother told how her daughter endured a horrific birth before contracting a herpes infection which claimed her life.

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‘Heartbreak’ as hundreds of dead starfish wash up on beach

‘Heartbreak’ as hundreds of dead starfish wash up on beach

A runner was left “heartbroken and shocked” after coming across hundreds of dead starfish washed up on a beach.

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Shock after sudden death of much-loved gamer aged 34

Shock after sudden death of much-loved gamer aged 34

The loved ones of a popular gamer have spoken of their shock at his sudden death following an asthma attack aged 34.

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Blow for theatre’s reopening as neighbour lodges complaint

Blow for theatre’s reopening as neighbour lodges complaint

The owners of a disused theatre say their efforts to reopen the historic venue have been dealt a blow after a neighbour lodged a complaint.

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Doctor tells herpes death inquest it ‘didn’t cross his mind’ mum had virus

Doctor tells herpes death inquest it ‘didn’t cross his mind’ mum had virus

An inquest into the deaths of two mums who died of herpes shortly after giving birth has heard one of the doctors didn’t realise they had the virus.

Ben's decision gives Prestedge some stability

Ben's decision gives Prestedge some stability

Manager Reece Prestedge is delighted Ben Greenhalgh has committed to stay with Margate next season as his player-assistant.

Coyle's title tribute as Rams bid to secure second

Coyle's title tribute as Rams bid to secure second

Gracious Ramsgate boss Jamie Coyle says Chatham deserve to be Isthmian South East champions.

Rolex watch and diamond necklace stolen during break-in

Rolex watch and diamond necklace stolen during break-in

An appeal has been launched after several items of jewellery including a Rolex watch were stolen from a home during a break-in.

Bins 'melt to nothing' after yobs put fireworks in them

Bins 'melt to nothing' after yobs put fireworks in them

Yobs obliterated two bins by putting fireworks in them, and a free ice-cream reward has been offered to find those responsible.

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'I always fancied living in a van - now I've been forced to'

'I always fancied living in a van - now I've been forced to'

A pensioner has gone viral on TikTok documenting her new life in a converted minivan following her eviction from her flat.

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Man, 27, who died in crash named

Man, 27, who died in crash named

A man who died after a crash involving a Ford Focus has been named.

Truck driver's blunder sees vehicle block street

Truck driver's blunder sees vehicle block street

A lorry became wedged down a suburban street after failing to notice signs warning it was closed.

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Parents of drug-driver who killed two in crash to face trial

Parents of drug-driver who killed two in crash to face trial

A trial date is now set for the parents accused of perverting the course of justice after their drug-driving son killed a pregnant woman and her dad.

Teen charged after two men stabbed

Teen charged after two men stabbed

A 17-year-old boy has been charged after two men were stabbed and taken to hospital for their injuries with four others still on bail.

Chance to scoop up 'world's smallest ice cream parlour'

Chance to scoop up 'world's smallest ice cream parlour'

The "world's smallest ice cream parlour" located inside a former phone box is up for grabs after going on the market

Coyle knows what it means

Coyle knows what it means

Jamie Coyle knows all about the Thanet rivalry as Margate and Ramsgate meet for a place in the Kent Senior Cup final.

Officer failed to confront restaurant arsonist 'warming himself' with doorway fire

Officer failed to confront restaurant arsonist 'warming himself' with doorway fire

A police officer chose not to challenge a man lighting a fire in a restaurant doorway shortly before the building was engulfed by flames.

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Prestedge looks ahead to Cup Semi-Final game

Prestedge looks ahead to Cup Semi-Final game

Margate will be out to beat rivals Ramsgate to make the Kent Senior Cup Final - but manager Reece Prestedge isn’t sure who will be available by then!

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