Margate, a vibrant Kent seaside town just 90 minutes from London, is home to Peter's Fish Factory, hailed by TripAdvisor reviewers as serving the 'world's best fish and chips'.
A first-time visitor finds Margate's beach charming and the sunset spectacular, but avoids the water after witnessing a rescue and fearing contamination.
Southern Water was fined over £7m for illegally dumping untreated sewage off the Kent coast between 2019 and 2021, with the judge citing a 'record of criminality' as an aggravating factor.
Lindsey Mendick's exhibition at Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, depicts romantic love as mutated, twisted body horror, inspired by her partner and pug.
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Two Kent seaside towns, Margate and Ramsgate, enforce a three-year Public Spaces Protection Order banning alcohol in high streets, with fines up to £1,000 for violations starting July 1.
Bodycam footage shows a van driver in Kent pulling over to give a lift to an armed police officer chasing a suspect, leading to an arrest.
A van driver in Kent gave a lift to an armed police officer chasing a suspect on 16 June, captured on bodycam footage. Kent police praised the driver for helping apprehend the suspect after an alleged serious assault in Margate.
Discover Margate, the hip Kent coastal town dubbed 'Shoreditch-on-Sea,' just 90 minutes from London. Known for its stunning coastline, historic charm, and creative scene, it's a perfect escape for stressed Londoners.
A Londoner shares her visit to the mysterious Shell Grotto in Margate, Kent, featuring 4.6 million seashells and unknown origins, just 90 minutes from London.
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A woman recounts a blind date where the man criticized her friend for breastfeeding, then complained she didn't share food enough. She was appalled and left swiftly.
Dominican painter Hulda Guzmán's first European show at Turner Contemporary offers dizzyingly beautiful jungle scenes that celebrate nature and urge ecological awareness.
A small restaurant owner in Margate explains why Labour lost her vote, citing tax burdens that leave her earning below minimum wage despite generating £100k for the Treasury.
Willy's in Margate offers hearty, playful dishes in a cozy setting. This restaurant review highlights its charm, from black pudding scotch eggs to sticky toffee pudding.
Margate, Kent, has been named the UK's prettiest seaside town by Time Out, boasting arts, beaches, and dining. Just under two hours from London, it's a perfect weekend getaway.
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Margate impresses with vibrant Old Town, sandy beaches, and creative energy. A perfect seaside escape from London.
Discover The Wellington in Margate, Kent, where chef Billy Stock and Ellie Topham have transformed a historic pub into a cozy haven with an ever-changing menu of British and French-inspired comfort food, from pies to Sunday roasts.
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust missed an earlier opportunity to alert UKHSA about a potential meningitis case. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the delay unacceptable but said it likely didn't impact outbreak containment.
Trix Eden Breuls, a 29-year-old photographer from Belgium, shares her renting journey in Margate, where she pays £850 monthly for a spacious one-bedroom flat, highlighting the area's creative vibe and her interior design tips.
Analysis explores how right-wing populism scapegoats elites while ignoring voter responsibility for social trends like high street decline and immigration policies.
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Margate has transformed from a neglected coastal town into a vibrant destination, with its beach named among the UK's best and a thriving arts and dining scene.
Tracey Emin discusses her life after cancer, her upcoming Tate Modern show, and her philanthropic work in Margate, reflecting on reputation and radical honesty.
Duncan Bayles, a serial child sex offender from Kent, has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for abusing five children. He threatened one victim by saying he would harm her pets if she reported him.
Manston Airport near Margate in Kent could reopen as a cargo hub in 2029 following a £750 million refurbishment, with passenger flights potentially returning later.
Manston Airport near Margate, closed since 2014, is set to reopen in 2029 following a £750 million redevelopment project, despite delays from planning complexities and financial market turbulence.
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Madonna's recent visit to a family-run Italian restaurant in Margate has spotlighted the Kent seaside town's art-led gentrification, while residents highlight stark economic divides and cost of living pressures.
Pop icon Madonna has celebrated Margate as a creative paradise, praising Tracey Emin's artist residency and the town's vibrant arts scene, amid its ongoing cultural transformation.
The historic Scenic Railway rollercoaster at Dreamland Margate, the UK's oldest, will close permanently after over a century of operation, sparking local council backlash.
Tracey Emin curates a profound winter exhibition at Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, uniting her heroes like Munch and Bourgeois with emerging artists in a study of darkness and renewal. On until 12 April.
A vibrant orange shop in Margate's Old Town, filled with nostalgic trinkets and oddities, is drawing crowds from London. Discover the 'Silly' sensation just 90 minutes away.
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A far-right demonstration in Margate, Kent, has ignited a crucial conversation about identity, belonging, and the rise in hate crime in the UK. Readers share their complex DNA stories.
