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Ramsgate Royal Harbour 200th anniversary celebrations underway
September 25, 2021
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Photos by Eleanor Marriott The Ramsgate 200th royal harbour status celebrations are well underway with a packed programme of shows, […]
News
Police release images in Dane Park robbery investigation
September 25, 2021
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Detectives investigating a robbery in Margate, have released computer generated images of three people they would like to speak to. At […]
Community
Macmillan Coffee Morning goodbye to Westgate stalwarts Lorraine and Richard Hambidge
September 25, 2021
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Westgate stalwarts Lorraine and Richard Hambidge are attending a Macmillan Coffee Morning today (September 25) before moving to the Midlands. […]
News
Two people taken to London hospital following crash in Margate
September 25, 2021
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Two people have been taken to a London hospital following a crash in Margate this morning (September 25). Emergency services […]
Business
Dad and daughter team take the helm at Ramsgate’s Stoke Brothers plumbers
September 24, 2021
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There is a new lease of life for Stoke Bros plumbers in Ramsgate’s Grange Road as a dad and daughter […]
Business
Go ‘Totally Locally’ with the Fiver Fest in Thanet this October
September 24, 2021
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Thanet independent businesses are getting ready to take part in Fiver Fest, running from October 9-23. The aim is for […]
Events
Windmill Community Gardens to reopen weekly affordable produce market stall
September 24, 2021
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Windmill Community Gardens in Margate is reopening its weekly onsite market stall on Thursday, September 30 from 11am – 4pm. […]
Education
Free school meal provision during school holidays will no longer continue
September 24, 2021
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Free school meals holiday provision for the county’s eligible pupils will not be extended […]
News
Motorists urged not to panic buy as queues form at petrol stations
September 24, 2021
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Huge queues have been reported at petrol garages across Thanet – and the country- as drivers worry they will not […]
News
New director to take over at Turner Contemporary in January
September 24, 2021
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A new director has been appointed at Turner Contemporary to step into the shoes of Victoria Pomery who left the […]
Education
Knowing Me, Knowing You game helps pupils settle into life at Upton
September 24, 2021
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Settling in to a new school routine with unfamiliar faces can be a big challenge for youngsters – but at […]
Events
Ramsgate Sea Scouts fundraising stalls at Royal Harbour anniversary event
September 23, 2021
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The 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts will be at this weekend’s royal harbour celebrations with a stall to help raise funds […]
Events
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market returns to celebrate 20th year – but in a new ‘one-off’ venue
September 23, 2021
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Cliftonville Farmers’ Market will return this month to celebrate its 20th anniversary but there is a change of venue, The […]
News
Ramsgate carer Alan Finch finally returns home after 248 days in hospital due to covid
September 23, 2021
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By Liz Crudgington A Ramsgate care worker who spent more than nine months in hospital after contracting Covid-19 has finally […]
News
Thanet Community Lotto halted after complaint to Gambling Commission
September 23, 2021
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Thanet council has temporarily shut its community lotto on advice from the Gambling Commission after isle blogger Ian Driver reported […]
Sport
Thanet Athletics Club celebrate end of a very successful summer season
September 23, 2021
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Despite going through multiple lockdowns and a lack of training, Thanet Athletics Club ended the summer season on an extraordinary […]
News
CCTV and renewed appeal over Ramsgate burglary where 77 year old man assaulted and left so scared he has been forced to move home
September 23, 2021
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CCTV images have been issued of two men who may have important information regarding a burglary in Ramsgate where a […]
News
Thanet’s Summer season in numbers – from 1,800 tonnes of litter collected to 71% hike in visitors by train
September 23, 2021
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Figures released by Thanet council reveal the work undertaken to cope with the huge influx of people to the isle […]
News
Trading office life for career as intimacy co-ordinator advising Hollywood stars and directors
September 23, 2021
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By Jodie Nesling An aspiring writer has traded London office life for a niche career advising Hollywood stars and set […]
Property
Grade II listed Ramsgate council home sold at auction for £245k
September 23, 2021
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A Grade II listed council property in Ramsgate has sold at auction for £245,000 – well above the freehold guide […]
News
Thanet groups and individuals, including artist Tracey Emin, sign letter to government asking for u-turn on Universal Credit ‘cut’
September 22, 2021
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Nineteen Thanet community groups and Margate artist Tracey Emin have signed a letter to government protesting against the end of […]
News
Man and pet bitten by escapee dogs in Cliftonville
September 22, 2021
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Police and the council dog warden were called in after an incident in Cliftonville where a man and his dog […]
Community
Silver Gilt award for Ramsgate’s Peace Memorial gardens
September 22, 2021
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By Dan Thompson The gardens around Ramsgate’s Peace Memorial have won a prestigious Silver Gilt award in the 2021 South […]
Events
Thanet author sees her children’s character brought to life on stage – with schools tour to follow
September 22, 2021
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A Thanet author who published her first book in 2019 has seen her story brought to life on the stage. […]
Sport
Wanderers fall to Old Colfeians for first fixture of the season
September 22, 2021
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By Colin Whiteley THANET WANDERERS RUFC 19 – 42 OLD COLFEIANS RFC Old Colfeians were the final league visitors to […]
News
Bomb disposal team take away suspected explosive and cordon removed from Margate streets
September 21, 2021
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A suspected explosive discovered in a Margate property today (September 21) has been taken away by an Army bomb disposal […]
News
Bomb squad called in and area of Margate cordoned off after ‘suspected explosive’ found at property
September 21, 2021
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An area of Margate has been cordoned off, with people evacuated from sites nearby and the closure of Morrisons and […]
Business
National Express in talks for take-over with Stagecoach bus company
September 21, 2021
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Coach operator National Express is in talks to buy the Stagecoach Group in an all-share arrangement. The £445m deal would […]
Education
Royal Harbour Academy students photos to be exhibited at Ramsgate 200 celebration event
September 21, 2021
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Photographs taken by young people at Royal Harbour Academy will be on show at the Ramsgate 200 festival this weekend. […]
News
Tribute paid to ‘shining star’ QEQM junior doctor who lost her life in the sea at Margate
September 21, 2021
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Tributes have been paid to a junior doctor described as a ‘shining star who lit up the room,’ who sadly […]
News
Area of Northdown Park taped off by police following reported rape
September 21, 2021
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An area of Northdown Park in Margate was taped off today (September 21) following a report that a woman was […]
News
Disruptive closure at College Road due to come to an end
September 21, 2021
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Roadworks that have caused some disruption in Margate are due to come to an end tomorrow (September 22) Residents in […]
Education
Chilton pupils explore future career choices
September 21, 2021
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Many adults don’t really know what career they want to follow – but young children at Chilton Primary in Ramsgate […]
