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An RNLI lifeboat and an RNLI dinghy in the sea

Cargo ship fire prompts English Channel rescue

A fire broke out on the Malta-flagged Grande Brasile 15 miles off the coast of Ramsgate.

A person holding a cigarette in one hand and a vape in their other

New smoke-free spaces to protect children

The selected areas include parks and play areas, high streets and outside schools.

A blue Southeastern high speed train covered in multi-coloured graffiti being put back on the tracks. There are trees and a number of properties in the background.

Recovery of derailed train takes place

The train left the tracks at a depot near Ramsgate in a "low-speed derailment" in November.

Four people in pantomime costumes on stage.

Charity police panto to return to the stage

The Police Panto is preparing for its 26th show, which will be at St Lawrence College in Ramsgate.

Ariel view of Port of Ramsgate. There are clouds in the sky and many boats in the distance.

Search for new port operator unsuccessful

No contracts have been offered in the search for an operator for the Port of Ramsgate.

An external image of the Pie Factory at Ramsgate Youth Centre. The building has two signs stating 'Pie' - one larger on the roof and one to the right of the front door. The gate entrance features a number of paintings.

Youth centre could be sold off after bids rejected

More than 1,000 young people attend Pie Factory Music in Ramsgate on average each year.

A black and white fridge with food inside. The fridge has multi-coloured stickers with names of foods and prices on them, such as "meat pizza - £3.15".

Church sees energy bill quadruple over new fridges

The church is looking to raise £10,000 to help cover its debts after its electricity bills rose.

Bronze Age skeleton found in Kent in a crouched position lying on red-coloured rock

Bronze Age human skeleton found on building site

The remains of a female aged in her 30s are set to go to a Kent museum, archaeologists say.

A woman with a pink jumper, pink glasses and short hair sitting on a brown sofa next to a man with short, white hair who is wearing a navy RNLI jumper and black glasses.

Pensioners battle mould at flat for five years

Dave Higgs says: "It gets you down because there's no light at the end of the tunnel."