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Murder accused: 'I was there to help and protect'

Murder accused: 'I was there to help and protect'

A man accused of the murder of Pokemon Go fan Carl Gregory told police he was there to "help and protect" him.

Gate duo staying on

Gate duo staying on

Margate's management team are to stay on at Hartsdown beyond the end of this season.

Conservatives fined £70k over election overspend

Conservatives fined £70k over election overspend

The Conservatives have been fined a record £70,000 for irregularities in the party's election expenses - including the fight for South Thanet.

Appeal after family heirlooms taken

Appeal after family heirlooms taken

An antiques enthusiast is appealing for help after some of her most treasured possessions were taken.

Blackman eyeing strong finish

Blackman eyeing strong finish

Lloyd Blackman insists Ramsgate won't let things drift in closing weeks of the season.

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

An American investment company has sold its rights and interests in Manston to new company in this country.

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

The loved ones of a motorcyclist who died after colliding with a car, leaving a wife and two young children, have paid tribute to him.

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Passengers are being told to check before they travel after some services in Kent were stopped earlier today.

Mum stabbed man over family feud

Mum stabbed man over family feud

An attack which left the victim with a five-inch scar on his chest was captured on CCTV.

Kent MP questioned about election expenses

Kent MP questioned about election expenses

A leading politician has been reportedly interviewed under caution for six hours following allegations of overspending.

Six-year sentence for drug dealer armed with knife

Six-year sentence for drug dealer armed with knife

A man who was found with crack cocaine, heroin and a vegetable knife has been sent to prison after he appeared in court.

This chef has put his recovery down to hospital food

This chef has put his recovery down to hospital food

A restaurant boss who was rushed to hospital for an emergency op has told how great meals got him back on his feet.

Jackson thrives on the pressure

Jackson thrives on the pressure

Ira Jackson says the thought of missing never crossed his mind before he converted the penalty which put Margate on the way to victory over Gosport.

Audition's 'disappointing turnout' for The X Factor

Audition's 'disappointing turnout' for The X Factor

Producers for ITV's biggest singing contest have had a quiet day at this Kent venue.

Murder accused tells of Pokemon Go fan's final moments

Murder accused tells of Pokemon Go fan's final moments

A "scarily calm" man accused of murder has told how his alleged victim "jiggled about and then stopped moving" after he put him in a choke hold.

Appeal after biker dies in 'wrong way' crash

Appeal after biker dies in 'wrong way' crash

Officers are trying to trace people who may have seen the moments leading to a crash which killed a motorcyclist.

Team-of-the-week

Team-of-the-week

Find out who's made KentOnline's team-of-the-week and let us know what you think.

Biker dies following car crash horror

Biker dies following car crash horror

Police have confirmed that a biker in his 30s died earlier when he was involved in a collision with a car.

Bonfire scare leads to firefighter callout

Bonfire scare leads to firefighter callout

Firefighters quickly put out a large bonfire before it went out of control.

WATCH: TV favourites set up emotional reunion

WATCH: TV favourites set up emotional reunion

Geordie duo Ant and Dec gave one Kent family the surprise of their lives last night when they brought a dad home from Afghanistan.

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