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Fire breaks out near popular seaside spot

Fire breaks out near popular seaside spot

Smoke is billowing onto a popular beach after a blaze broke out in a corn field near the coast.

Man stabbed in seafront mugging

Man stabbed in seafront mugging

A man is in a stable condition in hospital after he was stabbed during a seafront robbery.

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Murder accused to go on trial next year

Murder accused to go on trial next year

A man accused of causing fatal injuries to another man will go on trial in the new year.

Beatles memorabilia burglar behind bars

Beatles memorabilia burglar behind bars

A 'career criminal' who stole treasured Beatles memorabilia and designer handbags from people's homes has been jailed for more than four years.

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Girl, 6, revived at beach

Girl, 6, revived at beach

A six-year-old girl was resuscitated amid the busiest few days on record for lifeguards at two Kent beaches.

Cash boost for station plans

Cash boost for station plans

A new railway station has been given a huge cash injection of £12 million in government funding.

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'It's been so difficult not seeing him'

'It's been so difficult not seeing him'

An elderly couple forced apart during the pandemic have been reunited to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary.

Man accused of murder after post-mortem

Man accused of murder after post-mortem

A man has been charged with the murder of another at a property in Margate.

Couple hurt after attempted car-jacking

Couple hurt after attempted car-jacking

A man armed with a 3ft metal pole tried to steal a couple's car after they pulled over to offer him help.

New steak and lobster joint opens

New steak and lobster joint opens

A new restaurant serving steak, lobster and burgers has opened its doors on a seafront.

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Trespasser causes three hour train delays

Trespasser causes three hour train delays

Trains were delayed for almost three hours after a trespasser was found on the line and later apprehended.

Police 'aware' of illegal rave on beach

Police 'aware' of illegal rave on beach

Authorities have slammed plans for an illegal beach rave.

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Air ambulance lands by seafront

Air ambulance lands by seafront

Paramedics are responding to what is believed to be a serious medical incident on the coast.

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Packed beaches pictured as council begs sun-seekers to stay away

Packed beaches pictured as council begs sun-seekers to stay away

A council is urging sun-seekers to stay away from its packed beaches - as thousands flock to make the most of today's heatwave.

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Travellers set up camp near coastal beauty spot

Travellers set up camp near coastal beauty spot

Welfare checks have been carried out on a group of travellers who have set up camp in a field opposite a beauty spot.

Yobs caught spitting at people from car park roof

Yobs caught spitting at people from car park roof

A man has spoken of his disgust after a group of young people tried to spit on him and other passers-by from the top of a multi-storey car park.

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'Disabled people are unable to visit the beach'

'Disabled people are unable to visit the beach'

Campaigners are pleading with council chiefs to reopen beach lifts to make access for disabled people and parents with small children easier.

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Paper used to fan barbecue flames sparks fire

Paper used to fan barbecue flames sparks fire

A fire started in a utility room after smouldering paper used to fan barbecue flames was put in the bin.

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Suspected drug dealer in court

Suspected drug dealer in court

A man charged with possesing drugs with intent to supply has appeared in court after police seized cannabis and thousands of pounds from him.

'It's like a stab in the heart to the community'

'It's like a stab in the heart to the community'

Residents have been left devastated after mindless yobs inflicted "£2k of damage" to trees recently planted by volunteers at a park.

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