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Sunshine and colour for Margate's carnival parade

Sunshine and colour for Margate's carnival parade

Colour, crowds and music were enjoyed in Margate on Sunday as the carnival wound its way through the town.

Death of Thanet DJ Howard Evans

Death of Thanet DJ Howard Evans

Tributes continue to pour in following the unexpected death of well-loved radio presenter and ardent Thanet supporter Howard Evans.

Man fighting for life after crash

Man fighting for life after crash

A pedestrian is in a critical condition in a London hospital after being hit by a vehicle.

Bus 'sex attacker' hunted

Bus 'sex attacker' hunted

Police hope this CCTV image will help track down a sex attacker who pounced his victim on a bus.

New business plan for Manston airport?

New business plan for Manston airport?

Councillors decided tonight to draw up a business plan and carry a feasibility study into the airport's commercial future.

Beach swimmers told: 'It's safe to go back in the water'

Beach swimmers told: 'It's safe to go back in the water'

Bathers have been told it is safe to go back in the water at nine Thanet beaches affected by a major sewage spill.

Football fan's life saved after suffering heart attack at match

Football fan's life saved after suffering heart attack at match

Supporting his team saved a football fan's life after he suffered a heart attack at the ground.

Woman who allegedly stabbed boyfriend in neck cleared of attempted murder

Woman who allegedly stabbed boyfriend in neck cleared of attempted murder

Claims she never intended to hurt boyfriend who she drove to hospital after the attack.

Arsonists blamed after seven beach huts destroyed in blaze

Arsonists blamed after seven beach huts destroyed in blaze

Police are treating a blaze which destroyed seven beach huts and damaged two others as suspicious.

Damning report: Manston plans difficult to get off ground

Damning report: Manston plans difficult to get off ground

An airport at Manston would be doomed to failure unless millions are invested and a 20-year business plan is drawn up, a report has revealed.

MP urges council over Manston purchase

MP urges council over Manston purchase

An MP wants councillors to accept an offer by a US group to fund the compulsory purchase of Manston airport but many are unhappy at its handling.

'Weed' attacks man with hammer in showdown over Facebook feud

'Weed' attacks man with hammer in showdown over Facebook feud

A 'weakling' secretly armed himself with a claw hammer to attack a man he arranged to meet for a fight when their mothers fell out on Facebook.

Yes, we have some bananas...

Yes, we have some bananas...

A couple didn't slip up when their first crop of bananas fruited... after just 11 years' hard work!

Company's new bid to take over Manston

Company's new bid to take over Manston

A company that unsuccessfully sought to buy Manston Airport has announced a new plan to work with Thanet Council to take over the site.

'I just wanted to scare him': Woman accused of murder bid

'I just wanted to scare him': Woman accused of murder bid

A girlfriend charged with knifing her boyfriend so viciously he suffered a stroke claims she didn't know she had plunged in the blade.

Video: Moment girl, 12, rescued from strong rip current

Video: Moment girl, 12, rescued from strong rip current

Footage has emerged of the dramatic moment a 12-year-old girl was rescued from a rip current after getting swept out to sea.

Save Manston protest goes to Downing Street

Save Manston protest goes to Downing Street

The Save Manston Airport group took their protest to the very top this week as they visited to 10 Downing Street to hand in their petition.

Poll tips UKIP to make breakthrough in Thanet South

Poll tips UKIP to make breakthrough in Thanet South

Poll tips UKIP to make breakthrough in Thanet South, according to survey by Lord Ashcroft

Prizes handed out in Thanet cute kids competition

Prizes handed out in Thanet cute kids competition

Noah Cunningham has been named Thanet's cutest kid in a Thanet Extra competition.

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

A busy road was shut both ways following a crash which left a motorcyclist badly injured.

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