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Appeal for witnesses after ‘hit and run’ driver knocks 12-year-old off his bike on Manston Road
June 26, 2019
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An appeal for information is being made after a driver knocked a 12-year-old boy off his bike on the Manston […]
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Distraught former owner of Alsatian pup found dead in Ramsgate says her family is ‘in bits’
June 26, 2019
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The former owner of an eight month old female Alsatian which was found dead at the East Cliff Chine yesterday […]
Community
From infants to Sixth Formers – St George’s pupils pitch in for community week
June 26, 2019
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Students at St George’s Church of England Foundation School in Broadstairs are taking part in a community week with activities […]
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Man arrested following police pursuit through Ramsgate
June 26, 2019
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A man is in custody following a police chase in Ramsgate this morning (June 26). The pursuit began when police […]
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Kent receives £527k award from government to tackle gangs, county lines and exploitation in county
June 26, 2019
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An award of £527,573 has been given to Kent Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Matthew Scott, to fund a major […]
Events
Actor Russell Tovey to curate Margate NOW arts festival to mark Turner Prize at Turner Contemporary
June 26, 2019
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Being Human and Years and Years actor Russell Tovey will curate an arts festival across Margate to mark Turner Prize […]
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Body of female Alsatian tied, stabbed in head and dumped in sea washes up in Ramsgate
June 26, 2019
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The body of the young female dog, believed to be between six months and one year old, was discovered by […]
Events
Judges pick Thanet’s Got Talent champ
June 25, 2019
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Ten finalists battled it out on Sunday at a packed event to be crowned the Thanet’s Got Talent winner. Fighting […]
Sport
Invite to trials event for East Kent FC and SSE Wildcats
June 25, 2019
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East Kent FC & Wildcats is holding a trials event this week for new players. The SSE Wildcats sessions are […]
Events
Trojan Sound System, Max Romeo and Suggs are heading to Dreamland
June 25, 2019
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Celebrate Jamaican Independence at Dreamland this August with an epic night of reggae from Trojan Sound System with Max Romeo […]
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Plan to drain Westcliff Boating Pool for annual music festival with proposed acts including M People
June 25, 2019
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A bid to drain Ramsgate’s boating pool in Royal Esplanade for a music concert, with acts on an event poster […]
Events
Tape Face is heading to Margate’s Theatre Royal;
June 25, 2019
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After storming into America with appearances on America’s Got Talent, Amerca’s Got Talent: The Champions and a residency in Las […]
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Witness appeal following reported assault of two teens in Broadstairs
June 25, 2019
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Kent Police is investigating following the reported assault of two teenage boys in Broadstairs. The victims suffered injuries, not believed […]
Events
Ramsgate sound artist appeals for help recreate voices from Smack Boys history
June 25, 2019
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Thanet artist Emily Peasgood is looking for help to recreate some voices from the past using youngsters from the present. […]
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Fire crews rescue woman trapped in seafront lift due to Broadstairs power cut
June 25, 2019
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A woman has been rescued after being trapped in a seafront lift in Broadstairs for 30 minutes today (June 25) […]
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Southern Water ordered to pay £126m in penalties and customer rebates over sewage site failings and misreporting
June 25, 2019
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Southern Water has agreed to pay £126million in penalties and rebate payments to customers following serious failures in the operation […]
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Margate’s Connie Stafford marks 100th birthday with telegram and family tea
June 25, 2019
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A telegram from the Queen will be given to Margate’s Connie Stafford today (June 25) as she marks her 100th […]
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Opening date for bar and studios at The Libertines’ Cliftonville hotel announced
June 24, 2019
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The bar and recording studio at the Cliftonville hotel owned by band The Libertines will open on August 16. The […]
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Police review CCTV after woman has bag snatched in Margate
June 24, 2019
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 20s had her bag snatched in Westbrook. A purse, keys […]
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Margate man to face court charged with robberies, assaults and criminal damage
June 24, 2019
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A Margate man will face court charged with robbery, assaults and criminal damage. The charges relate to incidents on June […]
Education
Margate teacher and forest school founder receives Royal Horticultural Society finalist award
June 24, 2019
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A Margate teacher and charity chairman has been recognised with a Royal Horticultural Society finalist’s award for his work to […]
Education
Castle visit brings history to life for Newington primary pupils
June 24, 2019
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Exploring Leeds Castle near Maidstone brought history to life for a group of children from Newington Community Primary School in […]
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Ticketless car park now in operation at Trinity Square
June 24, 2019
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Thanet’s first ticketless car park goes live today at Trinity Square in Margate. The digital system reads a motorist’s registration number, via […]
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Coastguard and RNLI Ramsgate called out to duo stuck in mud at Pegwell Bay
June 24, 2019
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HM Coastguard Margate and RNLI Ramsgate were called out yesterday (June 23) after two youngsters decided to explore Pegwell Bay […]
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Margate RNLI attempts to rescue sinking fishing boat
June 24, 2019
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Margate’s RNLI all-weather and inshore lifeboats, along with other agencies, came to the aid of a sinking fishing boat off […]
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Margate councillor Helen Whitehead to have hair shaved and dyed for stroke judicial review fundraiser
June 23, 2019
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Margate Central councillor Helen Whitehead will be doing a ‘sponsored shave’ to raise money for the judicial review into the […]
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Plan to flatten former Ramsgate home of wrestling star Jackie Pallo to make way for 6 new properties
June 23, 2019
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The fire ravaged former home of 60s and 70s wrestling star Jackie Pallo could be flattened to make way for […]
Community
Thanet community news: Family fun, twinning, Lions, pirates, Lottery grants and more
June 23, 2019
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Thanet Together Around 300 people enjoyed a day of family fun and the Thanet Together event in Ramsgate last weekend. […]
Education
King Ethelbert 6th form students are hosting a Summer fair fundraiser
June 23, 2019
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King Ethelbert School in Birchington is holding a Summer fair on June 29 to raise money to redevelop the student […]
News
Police investigate nine suspected arson cases in Margate in one night
June 23, 2019
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A series of deliberate fires across Margate last night (June 22) are being linked by detectives. Officers are investigating nine […]
