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GP surgery closes due to heat

GP surgery closes due to heat

A medical surgery has been forced to close its doors due to the "extreme weather".

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Jaws passing through

Jaws passing through

A shark has been captured on film in a Kent bay.

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Carnival parade delights town

Carnival parade delights town

With plenty of colourful floats and hundreds lining the streets, Ramsgate's carnival was a real feast for the eyes.

Stranger saves the day as boys almost drown

Stranger saves the day as boys almost drown

A mystery dad ran into the sea to save a drowning teenager, telling him: 'If you don’t start kicking your legs we’re both going to die.'

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Head fears pupils being groomed by drugs gangs

Head fears pupils being groomed by drugs gangs

A grammar school head teacher fears London drugs gangs working in the county are recruiting students as couriers.

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Lifeboat rush to help yacht stuck in calm conditions

Lifeboat rush to help yacht stuck in calm conditions

Lifeboat crews rushed to sea to rescue a disabled vessel yesterday from busy shipping lanes.

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Beach huts destroyed by fire

Beach huts destroyed by fire

Three beach huts have been destroyed after they were ravaged by fire in the early hours.

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Fire crews help overturned car

Fire crews help overturned car

Fire crews rushed to a crash in in the early hours of this morning.

Pupils create art mural for park

Pupils create art mural for park

Primary school pupils have worked with an artist to create work which will go on display at Dreamland.

Airport plans given fresh hope

Airport plans given fresh hope

Councillors have voted in a Local Plan which could pave the way for a new airport at Manston.

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Plans to ban foster homes a "grave mistake"

Plans to ban foster homes a "grave mistake"

Council plans to ban new foster homes in a deprived area have been branded a "grave mistake".

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12-inch knife seized at family fireworks display

12-inch knife seized at family fireworks display

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault after officers seized a knife at a fireworks display.

Man accused of war medal theft and assaulting officer

Man accused of war medal theft and assaulting officer

A man has appeared before a court charged with two burglaries and assaulting a police officer.

Council worker suffers head injuries in attack

Council worker suffers head injuries in attack

An on-duty council worker has been taken to hospital with head and face injuries after he was assaulted.

Trio to take on 12-hour swim challenge

Trio to take on 12-hour swim challenge

Three teenagers are to take on a 12-hour swimming challenge in a bid to raise money for a hospital ward.

Creative school campaign hits target

Creative school campaign hits target

A fundraising mission to transform a disused building into a creative school with a recording studio has hit its target.

Winning name for ride revealed

Winning name for ride revealed

With more than 2,900 entries, a name has been selected for the new Dreamland thrill ride.

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Driver injured in two-car smash

Driver injured in two-car smash

A driver has been taken to hospital after suffering injuries in a crash involving two cars.

Friendships built on buddy bench

Friendships built on buddy bench

A bench made out of recycled plastic has been donated to a school in a bid to combat loneliness.

Police helicopter launched after burglary report

Police helicopter launched after burglary report

An early hour burglary report sparked the launch of a police helicopter.

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