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Ramsgate driver’s fundraiser to create face masks for frontline workers by using 3D printers
March 31, 2020
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A Ramsgate driver who currently is not working due to the coronavirus outbreak is raising money to make face protection […]
News
Free no contact Sunday meal and meditation pack deliveries for Thanet
March 31, 2020
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Deliveries of free Sunday lunches will be made across Thanet from next weekend (April 5) by volunteers from Margate Mantra […]
News
Crews called to storage unit fire in Ramsgate
March 31, 2020
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a storage unit alight in Newington Road, Ramsgate, in the early hours […]
Education
Free school meals voucher scheme now launched
March 31, 2020
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Schools now have access to supermarket vouchers to give to families whose children are entitled to free school meals. Schools […]
News
Thanet council leader responds to criticism over ‘senseless’ coronavirus remarks
March 31, 2020
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Thanet’s council leader has responded to criticism over “incredibly senseless” comments made about the […]
Education
Online resources to keep your youngsters entertained
March 30, 2020
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St Peter’s Dance and Drama Academy has released a timetable for virtual lessons. The academy, based in the grounds of […]
Opinion
Opinion: Melissa Todd – Connecting with you through Academy FM Thanet
March 30, 2020
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I’m a newsreader now on Academy FM – once a week, usually Fridays – and I flipping love it. I […]
News
Mum’s appeal for all QEQM Hospital staff to be issued with virus protection equipment
March 30, 2020
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A Cliffsend mother says she is desperate to see more PPE (personal protective equipment) in the QEQM Hospital where her […]
Opinion
Opinion: South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay -Contain, Delay, Research, Mitigate
March 30, 2020
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Our world has changed dramatically over the past two weeks since my last article as the country tries to deal […]
News
New contract signed for Southeastern rail services
March 30, 2020
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New contracts have been signed between the government and rail operators Southeastern. The new agreement with Govia – which owns […]
News
A256 Sandwich Bypass finally reopens
March 30, 2020
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The A256 Sandwich Bypass has finally reopened today (March 30). The carriageway has been shut since December following a sewer […]
News
Stroke ward, cancer surgery and other changes to free up intensive care beds for East Kent coronavirus patients
March 30, 2020
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Changes are being made to stroke ward arrangements and cancer surgery as East Kent Hospitals Trust significantly increases the number […]
News
Government unit crackdown on coronavirus misinformation and scams
March 30, 2020
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Specialist units across government are working to combat false and misleading information about coronavirus. The Rapid Response Unit, operating from […]
Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson – The school family in these unprecedented times
March 29, 2020
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When I was at school – from the mid-1980s to the late-1990s – they were just educational establishments in the […]
News
Police officers checking motorists as public life curbs enforced to slow coronavirus spread
March 29, 2020
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Police officers are now stopping cars as part of the task to ensure people stay at home to reduce the […]
Community
Talks underway to halt shutdown of Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet free food scheme
March 29, 2020
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Discussions are taking place to try and stop the shutdown of the Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet scheme. […]
News
Government announces extra support to help with mental health struggles
March 29, 2020
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People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance […]
News
Hailstones and gusting winds mark an unseasonable start to British Summer Time hours
March 29, 2020
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Thanet has taken a bit of a battering from the strong winds today (March 29) as the first day of […]
News
Prime Minister’s letter to all UK residents urging people to stay at home and save lives
March 29, 2020
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Every household in the UK will receive a letter from Prime Minister Boris Johnson next week urging them to stay at […]
Community
Fantastic rainbow pictures from children at Little Oaks Nursery and across the isle
March 28, 2020
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Rainbow pictures being displayed as a symbol of hope have been springing up across Thanet. Earlier today (March 28) we […]
News
Margate man charged with attempted robbery, theft and public order offences
March 28, 2020
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A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop in Westgate. Kent Police was […]
News
Thanet children join ‘symbol of hope’ trend with colourful rainbow pictures
March 28, 2020
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A bid to brighten up the days of public restrictions during the coronavirus spread has seen rainbow pictures appearing in […]
News
More repairs carried out as Ramsgate sinkhole widens
March 28, 2020
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Workmen are back at the site of a sinkhole in Ramsgate that has reappeared despite repairs being carried out. The […]
News
Government figures for UK and Kent and Medway tested coronavirus cases and recoveries
March 27, 2020
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The latest figures related to the spread of coronavirus have been released – including the number of UK patients who […]
News
Family’s interesting find at Stone Bay
March 27, 2020
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A family from Broadstairs has shared these pictures with The Isle of Thanet News of an interesting discovery made while […]
Community
Customer praise for Ramsgate corner shop owner going the extra mile
March 27, 2020
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A caring corner shop owner has been hailed as a ‘hero’ for the extra care he is showing his customers. […]
News
£100,000 donation to Thanet AGE UK to create community hub
March 27, 2020
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RiverOak Strategic Partners (RSP) has made a £100,000 donation to AGE UK in Thanet, to help them to set up […]
News
Ramsgate councillor’s coronavirus plea after crash leads to hospital check up
March 27, 2020
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A Ramsgate councillor is asking residents to take the coronavirus crisis seriously after he was taken to hospital following a […]
News
Launch of Thanet mental health support campaign
March 26, 2020
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A Thanet mental health support campaign has been launched to make sure people can easily find the services they need. […]
News
Self-employed emergency package announced by government
March 26, 2020
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New government measures are promising to pay the self-employed 80% of their profits, up to £2,500 a month, to help […]
News
New police powers to enforce curbs on public life in bid to slow coronavirus spread
March 26, 2020
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Police have been given extra powers to enforce strict new curbs on public life in the bid to slow down […]
News
Plans for £2.9m Thanet sexual health clinic unveiled
March 26, 2020
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Nearly £3million could be spent on creating a large sexual health clinic in Thanet. […]
News
Thanet council sets up Covid-19 helpline for vulnerable residents
March 26, 2020
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Thanet council has set up a dedicated helpline for residents who are vulnerable and are self isolating in line with […]
