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Emergency services attend medical incident at Broadstairs railway station
Emergency services have been called to Broadstairs railway station this evening [November 29] to reports of a person suffering a […]

Police investigate report of sexual assault in Margate
Officers investigating a sexual assault in Margate are appealing for information. At around 3.25am today November 2), a man reportedly […]

Ramsgate hairdresser told by Southern Water to return home – but says family will be homeless as there is no way to access the property
Ramsgate hairdresser Marcello Marino says he and his family are facing homelessness because Southern Water has told them to move […]

No trains to run on Southeastern network during strike action by train drivers’ union
Strike action by the ASLEF union is due to take place across the Southeastern network on Wednesday 6 December meaning […]

Report concludes man jailed for Thanet robberies died in prison due to brain injury caused by heart attack
A man jailed for six years in 2019 for two knife-point robberies in Thanet died in prison of hypoxic brain […]

Narrow victory for Thanet Wanderers Ladies
By Ian Lodge Beckenham Ladies 10 Thanet Wanderers Ladies 17 Thanet Ladies went on the long trip up to Beckenham […]

Rock fall takes place at cliffs between Dumpton Gap and Ramsgate
A substantial rock fall has taken place at cliffs between Dumpton Gap and Ramsgate At this time of the year […]

Masterplan created for proposals to upgrade Jackey Bakers rec in Ramsgate
Thanet council members will discuss proposals for the upgrade of Jackey Bakers rec in Ramsgate that would include a sports […]

Sporting St Gregory’s offers to host local school events
The world of sport opportunities is expanding for children at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate. Head Teacher Dave Walker […]

Consultation opens on possible sale/community takeover of eight county windmills including Drapers Mill in Margate
Kent County Council (KCC) is now consulting on proposals for eight public windmills, including Drapers Mill in Margate, in a […]

Loving home wanted for rescue dog who was kept in a cellar from birth
A bouncy rescue dog who spent his puppyhood confined in a cellar is looking for a loving new home through […]

Crews attend tumble dryer fire at property in Minster
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a tumble dryer alight at a flat in Molineux Road, […]

Wellesley Haddon Dene School scoops two top nature conservation awards
Wellesley Haddon Dene School in Broadstairs is the winner of two honours at The Green School Awards run by Social […]

Labour parliamentary candidate for East Thanet Polly Billington: The Autumn statement and Thanet
When news broke about 500 jobs going at Pfizer in Sandwich, it felt like another hammer blow for the local […]

Newington children explore behind the scenes at Southeastern’s Ramsgate depot
Southeastern has opened the doors to the Ramsgate depot to welcome children from Newington Community Primary School to experience a […]

It’s in the stars for St Peter’s Junior School astronomers
Star struck youngsters at St Peter’s Juniors are continuing their fascination with the cosmos. The school has already hosted an […]

Three second half tries earn Wanderers hard fought victory
By Colin Whiteley Thanet Wanderers RUFC 2s 27- 7 Snowdown C.W. RFC This fixture was rearranged from the warmth of […]

Virtual Reality delights students at St Laurence CE Junior Academy
St Laurence CE Junior Academy students across the school engaged in an immersive day of Virtual Reality (VR) workshops on […]

Residents say ‘leave our road alone’ as county council reveals double yellow lines plan
Angry residents have raised a petition against proposals for double yellow lines along three roads in Ramsgate and another in […]

Talented Westgate cake sculptor to appear on Canada’s The Big Bake
Talented Westgate cake-maker Nicola Bradshaw will appear on TV screens after taking on a ‘Big Bake’ challenge in Canada. Nicola, […]

Upton reading ambassadors in action at St Mildred’s Infant School
When it comes to reading, children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs are never lost for words. Literacy is a core […]

Santa due at RAF Manston History Museum – with his helicopter
Santa will be holding his grotto in a helicopter when he arrives at the RAF Manston History Museum this weekend […]

Broadstairs Post Office at Paydens Pharmacy shuts for good
Broadstairs Post Office- at Paydens Pharmacy on The Broadway – has shut permanently from today (November 27) due to the […]

Appeal for help to spread festive joy with Community Kindness -Thanet Christmas gift scheme
Community Kindness-Thanet is appealing for help to fulfil its annual mission to provide gifts to hundreds of isle children and […]

Thanet pantos for 2023
Sleeping Beauty The Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs brings its traditional pantomime to the stage in December for its 12th […]

Walpole Bay tidal pool shut due to storm damage
The Walpole Bay tidal pool in Cliftonville is closed after suffering damage during the stormy weather on Friday (November 24). […]

Photos: Christmas comes to Thanet with festive light switch-ons
Christmas light switch-on fun took place over the weekend in Margate, Broadstairs, Birchington and Ramsgate. Crowds turned out for entertainment, […]

Application for works to make Margate’s Theatre Royal ‘watertight’ submitted to council
An application for listed building consent for repairs to the roof, parapets and chimney, plus the creation of new access […]

Community news: Co-op Pioneers, QEQM Friends, RNLI Ramsgate, Margate WI, email from Santa, KCV, Mika’s Mutts, Driftwood Mews and Martha Trust
Co-op Member Pioneers Co-op Member Pioneers across Thanet met with local causes to celebrate the amazing totals that Co-op Members […]

Cliftonville team compiles Echoes of England: The Margate Songbook
By Jodie Nesling A fascinating community project that explores perceptions of England through music will culminate in four concerts staged […]

Westgate golfer George gets ready to lose locks in aid of Prostate Cancer UK
All year retired builder George Sparrow has been growing his hair in preparation for a charity shave. George, who is […]

Cousins at helm of Wedding and Events at Quex scoop highly commended industry award
Two cousins who took over the Quex Park wedding venue and onsite café in 2020 have scooped a highly commended […]

Matthew Munson: Sharing fun times and settling in at university
I’m writing this week’s column on Friday, as I have a quiet half an hour before my university course starts, […]