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Dane Park cherry trees receive 10,000 litre watering after lockdown difficulties
May 28, 2020
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Staff from Quex Park Estates, the Open Spaces team at Thanet council and the Isle of Thanet Tree and Woodland […]
News
Covid restrictions relaxed allowing up to six people to meet in gardens and private open spaces
May 28, 2020
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A relaxation of the restrictions on public life to reduce the spread of coronavirus will mean that groups of up […]
News
Plea for action over vehicles blocking Broadstairs road ‘putting properties and lives’ at potential risk
May 28, 2020
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A retired building industry worker from Broadstairs says lives could be put at risk due to the number of vehicles […]
Business
Independent Broadstairs cinema asks for your views on how and when to reopen
May 28, 2020
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Palace Cinema in Broadstairs has launched a public survey asking for views on when and how the independent picture house […]
News
Inquest to be held over death of teenage boy who died after ‘fall’ from Ramsgate esplanade
May 28, 2020
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An inquest into the death of a teenage boy who died after falling from a height at Ramsgate seafront will […]
News
County council awarded £8million for walking and cycling schemes
May 28, 2020
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An award of £8million to Kent County Council will be used for several walking and cycling projects, including trial ‘pop-up’ […]
News
Driver escapes and dumps car after police chase in Newington
May 28, 2020
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A police chase through Newington estate yesterday (May 27) ended when the culprit dumped the car and ran off. Police […]
Community
Fancy dress and a cake to mark (possibly) the last Thursday night Clap for Carers
May 28, 2020
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Tonight (May 28) could be the final official Clap for Carers after the event founder said the event should now […]
News
Woman taken to hospital after pair reported unconscious in St Lawrence High Street
May 28, 2020
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Emergency services were called to St Lawrence High Street, Ramsgate, yesterday (May 27) after reports that two people were unconscious. […]
News
Council to open all beach public toilets this weekend
May 28, 2020
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All of Thanet’s beach public toilets will be reopened this weekend (May 30). The decision follows the easing of travel […]
Events
The Margate School gains £35,000 Arts Council funding
May 28, 2020
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A Margate art school has been awarded £35,000 from the Arts Council England Emergency Response Fund. The funding will allow […]
News
Health watchdog rates East Kent Hospitals maternity services as ‘Requires Improvement’
May 28, 2020
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated maternity services provided by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as Requires […]
Education
June 1 partial reopening of schools branded ‘unnecessary risk’ by Thanet councillor duo
May 27, 2020
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The decision to reopen schools to some pupils on June 1 has been branded “an unnecessary risk” by a teacher […]
News
Teen flees police in Broadstairs but ends up getting collared by former heavyweight boxer
May 27, 2020
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A teenager trying to flee police in Broadstairs yesterday (May 26) had an unfortunate run of luck after bumping into […]
News
Prison for failed robber who racially abused and ‘gouged eyes’ of Ramsgate shopkeeper
May 27, 2020
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A would-be robber who racially abused a Ramsgate shop worker following a failed attempt to steal cash has been jailed […]
Business
Plans for reopening Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate
May 27, 2020
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JD Wetherspoon has drawn up plans for the reopening of its pubs, including the Royal Victoria Pavilion in Ramsgate. The […]
Community
Litter-picking resident’s joy at newly installed public bin at memorial garden
May 27, 2020
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A public bin has been installed at the war memorial gardens in Margate following a plea from a resident. Lynn […]
News
NHS Kent and Medway wants your views on service changes during pandemic
May 27, 2020
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Residents of Kent and Medway are being asked for their feedback on the changes that have taken place within the […]
News
Man charged with 10 offences after knife and assault incident in Cliftonville
May 27, 2020
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Ten charges have been made against a man following a disturbance in Cliftonville last Saturday (May 23) where a man […]
News
Man arrested following disturbance report in Cliftonville
May 27, 2020
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A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Cliftonville on suspicion of criminal damage and common assault following reports of a […]
Events
Westgate Day is cancelled – but get ready for a Scarecrow Festival instead
May 27, 2020
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Westgate Day, which launched last year and had been intended as an annual event, will not be able to go […]
News
Kent’s £4bn tourism economy faces 80% income loss
May 26, 2020
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent’s tourism economy could lose up to 80% of its annual income this year, […]
News
RNLI chief exec speaks out on “impossible” situation for providing lifeguards on UK beaches
May 26, 2020
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The chief executive of the RNLI has written an open letter revealing the stark reality of trying to provide lifeguards […]
News
Emergency services called to report of man found dead at Ramsgate property
May 26, 2020
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Emergency services attended a property in Ramsgate today (May 26) after a man was found dead. Police, including forensics, and […]
Coronavirus Help
Ramsgate Town Council’s £10k per month costs for food bank hub – with no government help
May 26, 2020
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Ramsgate Town Council has received no official funding towards its work as a food bank hub and distribution network during […]
News
Mowing row breaks out over ‘destruction’ of wildflower verge
May 26, 2020
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The Thanet Trees group is demanding a biodiversity strategy for the isle is put in place urgently following ‘destruction’ of […]
News
County councillor calls for public inquiry into care home deaths attributed to coronavirus
May 26, 2020
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan and Kathy Bailes A Kent councillor has called for a public inquiry into deaths […]
News
Bank Holiday call outs for Margate’s RNLI crew
May 26, 2020
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An increase in activity with the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions has been reflected in a busy bank holiday Monday for […]
News
Police appeal following beach brawl in Viking Bay
May 26, 2020
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Police are appealing for witnesses to a large beach brawl in Broadstairs yesterday (May 25) to come forward. The fight […]
Business
Dates outlined for retail and market reopenings as council allocated funding for ‘safety measures’
May 25, 2020
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Thanet’s share of a £50 million government fund for councils in England to prepare for the safe reopening of high […]
News
Opinion: Craig Mackinlay MP – Toilets, beaches, schools, Cummings and goings, care homes and a first birthday
May 25, 2020
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Many debates have raged, often heatedly, over the past couple of weeks about the Coronavirus response and how we now […]
News
Bank Holiday sunshine attracts crowds to Thanet beaches – complaints of beach fight and ‘faecal matter’ in public follow
May 25, 2020
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The hot Bank Holiday weather has attracted crowds to Thanet with Margate Main Sands packed and police being called to […]
News
Fire crew called to aid of trapped seagull in Cliftonville
May 25, 2020
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Firefighters were called to Cliftonville to help a seagull in a flap yesterday (May 24). A fire crew was called […]
