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MP supports calls for compulsory purchase of Manston

19 May 2014
MP supports calls for compulsory purchase of Manston

An MP has said the best way to secure an aviation future at Manston is for its compulsory purchase after the site closed with the loss of 144 jobs.

MP tells Manston supporters that 'determined' buyer still wants airport

10 May 2014
MP tells Manston supporters that 'determined' buyer still wants airport

Hundreds of Manston Airport supporters renew hope at protest straight after MP Sir Roger Gale's conversation with 'determined' potential buyer.

Thanet memories of Bob Hoskins

08 May 2014
Thanet memories of Bob Hoskins

Award winning British actor and director Bob Hoskins is being fondly remembered in Thanet and east Kent.

Teenager arrested after reports of air gun being fired

01 May 2014
Teenager arrested after reports of air gun being fired

A street was closed by police following reports of an air weapon being fired in Ramsgate

Lifesavers help man who collapses in street

30 April 2014
Lifesavers help man who collapses in street

Ambulance crew members gave vital medical help to a man after he collapsed in a high street outside a bank.

Medical treatment for elderly man due to chip pan fire

30 April 2014
Medical treatment for elderly man due to chip pan fire

Warning from firefighters after elderly man suffers from smoke inhalation due to chip pan fire.

Trio bring cash, passion and energy to new live music venue.

30 April 2014
Trio bring cash, passion and energy to new live music venue.

What is bringing some of the hottest, hippest acts on the live music circuit to Ramsgate?

Poppy the poodle a real lifesaver

29 April 2014
Poppy the poodle a real lifesaver

A woman has told how she owes her life to her pet poodle Poppy who has saved her from the brink of death several times.

Broadstairs goalie Ryan signs for Arsenal

28 April 2014
 Broadstairs goalie Ryan signs for Arsenal

Young Broadstairs soccer star Ryan Huddart made another step towards his goal when he signed for his beloved Arsenal on his 17th birthday.

Coming to Margate - two British band legends

24 April 2014
Coming to Margate - two British band legends

Music fans will be lining up for tickets for a double treat of British greats in Margate

Bananas in Pyjamas at Winter Gardens

11 April 2014
Bananas in Pyjamas at Winter Gardens

Bananas in Pyjamas is coming to the Winter Gardens on Sunday.

Banner-waving protesters signal end to KLM era at Manston

09 April 2014
Banner-waving protesters signal end to KLM era at Manston

Protesters will don T-shirts and wave banners today as the last KLM flight out of threatened Manston airport takes off.

Chef needs help to step out for charity close to his heart.

04 April 2014
Chef needs help to step out for charity close to his heart.

Chef Steve Gaffon needs to borrow a treadmill for his marathon charity fundraiser on Ramsgate seafront.

Thanet MPs fight for Manston Airport continues at Westminster

03 April 2014
Thanet MPs fight for Manston Airport continues at Westminster

Business minister Michael Fallon is to "throw his weight" behind Manston Working Group as Thanet MPs continue the fight to save the airport.

Man with dog sought after attack in busy park

03 April 2014
Man with dog sought after attack in busy park

A man received two black eyes, bruising and cuts to his face after an attack in a busy Ramsgate park involving a dog walker.

Rail journeys between Ramsgate and London to become quicker

03 April 2014
Rail journeys between Ramsgate and London to become quicker

A £10 million investment by Network Rail and Kent County Council will cut train journey times between Ramsgate and London.

Elderly man 'lucky' after car flips onto roof.

31 March 2014
Elderly man 'lucky' after car flips onto roof.

An elderly driver was shocked but 'lucky' after a dramatic incident in which his car ended up on its roof.

Terrified mums flee 'gunman'

28 March 2014
Terrified mums flee 'gunman'

Frightened mothers ushered their children into an office to escape a gunman running through a town's streets.

Big knit for charity

28 March 2014
Big knit for charity

Knitters of all ages helped raise thousands in marathon stitch session for Thanet charities

No appeal over live exports ruling

28 March 2014
No appeal over live exports ruling

Thanet District Council has decided not to appeal against the High Court decision regarding the shipment of live animals from the Port of Ramsgate.

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