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Gate financial position 'horrendous'

Gate financial position 'horrendous'

Alistair Bayliss says Margate need a radical shake up from top to bottom if the club are to have any future.

Family tributes to loving son who loved Pokémon Go

Family tributes to loving son who loved Pokémon Go

The devastated family of a young man allegedly murdered at a shopping centre have paid tribute to a loving son, brother and grandson who loved gaming.

Pokemon Go played no part in young man's 'murder'

Pokemon Go played no part in young man's 'murder'

The girlfriend of a man allegedly murdered at a shopping centre has described how he died in her arms - as a rumoured link to Pokemon Go is rubbished.

Tributes to man 'murdered' at shopping centre

Tributes to man 'murdered' at shopping centre

Tributes are pouring in for a young man found dead at a shopping centre - as police continue to quiz two men on suspicion of his murder.

Grounded! Plans to reopen Manston airport scrapped

Grounded! Plans to reopen Manston airport scrapped

The fight to reopen Manston as an airport has been dealt a devastating blow after industry experts concluded it would take decades to make any money.

MP tells council leader to resign over airport 'betrayal'

MP tells council leader to resign over airport 'betrayal'

Campaigners speak out over a report that concluded an airport site would not be commercially viable.

Activist sacked over alleged Holocaust jibe

Activist sacked over alleged Holocaust jibe

An activist has been sacked as vice chair of a grass root political group over alleged anti-Semitic comments relating to the Holocaust.

Police chase suspected stolen vehicle through town

Police chase suspected stolen vehicle through town

Officers have arrested two men after they allegedly fled from the scene of a pursuit.

Thala in race to be fit

Thala in race to be fit

Margate manager Nikki Bull is keeping his fingers crossed Michael Thalassitis will be fit to play in Tuesday's FA Cup tie at home to Hastings.

Woman slashed by robber

Woman slashed by robber

A woman's hand has been slashed by a knife-wielding robber after a tussle over a handbag.

Man charged following fatal crash

Man charged following fatal crash

A man is due to appear before the crown court later this month after being charged with three driving offences following a fatal crash.

Failed rapper's extreme video sparks anger

Failed rapper's extreme video sparks anger

A rapper's video which calls for the beheading of former Ukip leader Nigel Farage also makes sick remarks to soldier Lee Rigby who was murdered.

Freak hail storm hits after weather warning

Freak hail storm hits after weather warning

A yellow weather warning preempted a soggy Saturday - but some residents were graced with hail stones too, as a freak shower left ice on a seafront.

Bull wary of cup opponents

Bull wary of cup opponents

Margate manager Nikki Bull says he will be taking nothing for granted against FA Cup opponents Hastings United on Saturday.

Crews tackle fire at garden centre

Crews tackle fire at garden centre

A blaze broke out in the kitchen of a busy garden centre earlier this afternoon.

Iconic seaside venue that hosted Rolling Stones reopens

Iconic seaside venue that hosted Rolling Stones reopens

A famous coastal resort celebrates relaunch of a classic music hall with a weekend festival boasting Super Furry Animals and more.

Theme park to woo winter visitors

Theme park to woo winter visitors

A Kent vintage amusement park is hoping thrillseekers will enjoy its rides as summer draws to a close.

Council prepares for the disposal of assets

Council prepares for the disposal of assets

Key sites have been earmarked for sale by a Kent council after an extraordinary cabinet meeting this week.

Momentum vice-chair faces calls to resign over Holocaust remarks

Momentum vice-chair faces calls to resign over Holocaust remarks

A leading Labour activist has been suspended from the party in row over holocaust remarks

MP faces complaint in Labour anti-semitism row

MP faces complaint in Labour anti-semitism row

A Kent pensioner has made a formal complaint about MP Craig Mackinlay over a letter he wrote to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

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