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Second woman arrested over Ramsgate disturbance which left four people injured
July 14, 2020
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A second woman has been arrested following a disturbance in Ramsgate that left four people with laceration injuries. Kent Police […]
Property
Proposal for 450 homes on fields by Shottendane Road submitted to Thanet council
July 14, 2020
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An outline application to build 450 homes on fields off Shottendane Road in Margate has been submitted to Thanet council. […]
News
Crash prompts residents’ campaign for traffic calming in Approach Road
July 14, 2020
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A crash in Cliftonville where a car ended up on its side has prompted residents to revive a campaign for […]
News
Court of Appeal hearing to take place over legal challenge to women’s pension age changes
July 14, 2020
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Women fighting for equality in pensions will have their case heard at the Court of Appeal this month. A legal […]
News
Trust to create maternity services ‘improvement programme’ after just 2 of 23 safety review recommendations implemented
July 14, 2020
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A report to members of the East Kent Hospitals Trust says just two of 23 recommendations for maternity services at […]
News
QEQM Hospital’s emergency department graded as ‘requires improvement’ but staff ‘compassion’ also noted
July 14, 2020
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The emergency department at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate remains graded as ‘requires improvement’ following an […]
News
Margate couple’s warning over unscrupulous breeders after new pup dies
July 13, 2020
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A heartbroken couple from Margate are warning people to thoroughly research any online pet sellers they might be thinking of […]
Galleries
Photos: ‘Mini’ Thanet Vintage Bus Run in Ramsgate
July 13, 2020
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Photos by Frank Leppard Three vintage buses were on show by Ramsgate Boating Pool yesterday (July 13). The vehicles were […]
News
Patient consultation open over closure of Garlinge Surgery
July 13, 2020
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GPs at The Limes Medical Centre in Margate are consulting patients over the closure of the Garlinge Surgery. They say […]
News
Calls for inquiry and apology, resignation demands and accusations of ‘political gameplaying’ in Thanet racism row
July 13, 2020
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A district councillor is calling for the issue of racism in Thanet to be raised in Parliament with a view […]
Business
Garden transformation and social distancing measures for reopened The Yarrow restaurant and hotel
July 13, 2020
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Broadstairs hotel The Yarrow has unveiled its garden transformation following the reopening of its restaurant, salon and accommodation on Saturday, […]
News
Consultation opens on budget changes as county council faces up to £50million shortfall
July 13, 2020
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Residents are being asked to give their views on an amended budget at Kent County Council as the authority faces […]
News
Armed police attend report of man seen with weapon in Cliftonville
July 12, 2020
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Armed officers were deployed to Cliftonville today (July 12) following a report of a man seen with a weapon. Kent […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Looking forward to summer downtime and contributing to help others
July 12, 2020
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I went to the barber’s for a haircut today. I took Bryan as well – I wouldn’t just leave him […]
Community
Thanet teen’s fundraising bid for baby Kofi
July 12, 2020
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A former Ursuline College student has launched a fundraising bid in aid of a family who helped make her trip […]
News
New rules for using Kent waste and recycling centres – with more slots available
July 12, 2020
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From tomorrow (July 13) waste and recycling centres in Kent will be open seven days a week and residents can […]
News
Police search for driver following Cliftonville crash
July 12, 2020
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Police are looking for the driver of a car which crashed in Cliftonville in the early hours of today (July […]
News
Four injured during Ramsgate disturbance
July 12, 2020
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Kent Police is appealing for information following reports of a disturbance in Ramsgate. Officers were called to Plains of Waterloo […]
News
Dunkirk Little Ship, the Sundowner, has now left Ramsgate
July 12, 2020
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Dunkirk Little Ship the Sundowner has left Ramsgate and is now travelling to Chertsey where it will undergo full renovation. […]
Opinion
Opinion: Christine Tongue – You don’t have to go abroad to have a good time
July 12, 2020
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Probably like most of you I’ve been doing archaeology in my own house – searching cupboards, reading old letters, finding […]
Community
Thanet community news: Tiles, fundraisers, a virtual challenge and Wanderers’ community programme
July 12, 2020
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Pugin Inspired Tiles in Ramsgate Ramsgate Town Team has a bit of history when it comes to steps in the […]
Opinion
Opinion with Cllr Karen Constantine: Seeing Red – Flight of fantasy is not the answer to Thanet’s plight.
July 12, 2020
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We really need jobs, jobs, jobs! Decent and secure employment is top of my wish list for Thanet. I know […]
News
Fire crew attends incident at Dane Valley allotments
July 12, 2020
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An emergency crew attended a fire at Dane Valley allotments last night (July 11). Kent Fire and Rescue Service was […]
News
A number of Harbour Parade parking bays are due to be closed off to motorists
July 11, 2020
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A number of parking bays in Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, will not be available for use from July 18. The measures […]
News
Council approves plan to tackle homelessness and ensure Thanet residents access to quality housing
July 11, 2020
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A plan to tackle the issue of accessibility to quality, affordable housing and to reduce homelessness has been approved by […]
Events
The Art of Isolation with Margate painter Anthony Giles
July 11, 2020
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Margate artist Anthony Giles will hold an exhibition of pieces painted during the covid ‘lockdown.’ The Art of Isolation will […]
News
A man in his 70s has been pronounced dead at the scene following emergency services call to Botany Bay
July 11, 2020
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A man in his 70s has been pronounced dead at the scene following an emergency services call out to Botany […]
News
Emergency services attend welfare concern report at Botany Bay
July 11, 2020
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Part of Botany Bay cliffs has been taped off with police, forensics and ambulance crews at the scene today (July […]
Education
King Ethelbert students celebrate International Baccalaureate results
July 11, 2020
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King Ethelbert School is celebrating another year of fantastic Year 13 results. Vicky Willis, Head of School, said “We are […]
Education
Drive-thru graduation ceremony for Minster Year 6 pupils
July 11, 2020
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Year 6 pupils from Minster CofE Primary School were this week given a special graduation ceremony that abided by social […]
Community
Can you help Christine with her Thanet relative search?
July 11, 2020
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Can you help Christine Reynolds nee Banks in her search for relatives? Christine is working on her family tree but […]
News
Plans for beach supervisor, tougher penalties and public orders to crack down on ‘jet-skiing’ breaches
July 10, 2020
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A Summer beach and coastal supervisor role is due to be put in place by Thanet council in a bid […]
Opinion
Opinion: Jane Wenham-Jones: I can’t wait to fly from Manston again. In the meantime, an apprentice please?
July 10, 2020
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Hark! Is that the sound of pens – and possibly knives – being sharpened across the Isle? Do I hear […]
