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Property
Plans submitted for 45-bed hotel at empty plot on Northdown Road
August 11, 2020
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A proposals for a four-storey, 45 bedroom hotel and restaurant/cafe in Cliftonville has been submitted to Thanet council. Long Eaton […]
Events
Life drawing classes for adults and for families on offer in Broadstairs
August 11, 2020
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People of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in life drawing classes that have now been extended […]
News
Police and bomb disposal team in attendance at Ramsgate harbour after grenade discovery
August 10, 2020
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Police have cordoned off an area at Ramsgate harbour and a bomb squad team has been seen in attendance this […]
Events
Margate theatre company 1927 takes to airwaves with ‘plague’ inspired tales
August 10, 2020
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By Dan Thompson A Margate theatre company is taking to the airwaves, after its tour was cancelled because of the […]
News
Quex house, gardens and Powell-Cotton Museum announces two-year general public closure
August 10, 2020
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Quex Park house, gardens and Powell-Cotton Museum in Birchington will be shut to the public, other than through organised events […]
News
Road changes and 20mph zones put in place for Thanet by Kent County Council
August 10, 2020
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Several Thanet projects are included in the first wave of schemes announced by Kent County Council to encourage walking and […]
News
Busy weekend in Thanet results in 450 penalty notices issued and dozens of sacks of rubbish collected by volunteers
August 10, 2020
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Thousands of sunseekers headed to Thanet beaches over the hot weekend – but unfortunately many did not take their rubbish […]
News
Thanet council officers due to attend unauthorised Traveller encampment at Dane Valley Green
August 10, 2020
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Thanet council officers will make welfare checks at an unauthorised Traveller encampment on Dane Valley Green today (August 10). Around […]
News
RAF Atlas aircraft flying over Thanet in Border Force support role
August 10, 2020
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By Dan Thompson Plane-spotters on the south side of the Isle of Thanet have caught sight of an unusual aircraft […]
Events
A close-up of British wildlife by Ramsgate artist Molly Pickle is on display at the Italianate Glasshouse
August 10, 2020
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Ramsgate artist Molly Pickle is displaying original illustrations of British wildlife at the Italianate Glasshouse in King George VI Park. […]
Education
‘Student bubbles could burst on school buses’, warns Margate county councillor
August 10, 2020
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Student bubbles could “burst” on the first day that all children return to school […]
News
Busy weekend with RNLI Margate and Coastguard calls to rescues, ‘tombstoning ‘ injury and an evening search
August 10, 2020
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Hot weather combined with more people taking ‘staycation’ holidays is resulting in extra work for the RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crews […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: An odd experience and declining amputation
August 9, 2020
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I had an odd experience the other week – although I say that like I should be surprised; I always […]
Community
‘Dolphin’ rescue at Walpole Bay part of British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) refresher course
August 9, 2020
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A ‘dolphin’ rescue from the Walpole Bay tidal pool today (August 9) was part of a British Divers Marine Life […]
Community
Thanet community news: Plantlet fundraiser for Pilgrims, Rotary, Ramsgate Town Council, golf news and Martha Trust
August 9, 2020
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Plantlet in Broadstairs fundraiser for Pilgrims Hospices Izzi Brown, owner of Plantlet shop in Broadstairs, has supported Pilgrims Hospices by […]
Business
Family pitches in to create role play seaside town and cafe in Ramsgate High Street
August 9, 2020
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A miniature world with everything from Grandma’s House to a museum, police station, café and hairdressers is set to open […]
News
Reckless jet bike users ‘terrorise’ swimmers at Botany Bay
August 9, 2020
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Reckless jet ski users have been caught on video apparently terrorising swimmers on lilos. Sam Causer was walking through Botany […]
News
Southern Water issues plea after demand soars during heatwave
August 8, 2020
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As the scorching hot weather continues a number of tourists are continuing to flock to Thanet’s beaches to relax by […]
Events
Artist creates mural for Magical Margate Townhouse and plans Lido piece
August 8, 2020
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An artist who specialises in urban murals has created a mural for a Margate townhouse and is developing work for […]
News
Thanet council warns four isle beaches nearing capacity and fifth becoming extremely busy
August 8, 2020
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Thanet council is warning visitors that four Thanet beaches are nearing capacity – and a fifth beach is extremely busy. […]
Community
Dalby Square residents form new community group
August 8, 2020
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A new residents’ group has been set up focusing on Dalby Square and the surrounding area. Dalby Square Area Residents […]
Business
‘Socially distanced’ ticket booth and independent movies as Westgate’s Carlton Cinema welcomes back customers
August 8, 2020
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The Carlton Cinema in Westgate has refurbished and reopened its ticket office booth as part of new social distancing measures […]
Community
Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet opens cut price social supermarket for people struggling to afford healthy food
August 8, 2020
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Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet – which runs to Summer Kitchen free meals scheme -has launched a temporary […]
News
Police will order people off Thanet beaches for 48 hours if they cause anti-social behaviour
August 8, 2020
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Police will order people off Thanet beaches for 48 hours if they cause anti-social behaviour. Groups were dispersed from Margate […]
Events
Margate Pride: Arts trail, DJ sets and performances
August 8, 2020
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Margate Pride is one of the most anticipated and beloved events of the summer and this year celebrates its fifth […]
Events
Invite to apply for The Margate School MA with French national network of art schools
August 7, 2020
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A course at The Margate School, based in the old Woolworths building, aims to encourage a new generation of fine […]
Business
The Little Art Gallery in Broadstairs ready to reopen with a new look
August 7, 2020
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The Little Art Gallery in Broadstairs will officially reopen tomorrow (August 8). Vicki Griggs and Kevin Malone, who have been […]
Opinion
Opinion with Jane Wenham-Jones: What’s wrong with the Bank of Mum and Dad?
August 7, 2020
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I know it might seem odd to wax lyrical about a financial institution but I’ve always been fond of the […]
News
Margate ward councillors raise concerns over plans for ‘inaccessible’ health and wellbeing hub
August 7, 2020
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Two Margate councillors have raised concerns that a planned health and well-being hub is being created in an area that […]
News
Westgate man arrested during County Lines dawn raids operation
August 7, 2020
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Eight people, including a Westgate man, have been arrested and charged with drug offences following dawn raids by officers from […]
News
Power cut hits Ramsgate and Broadstairs properties
August 7, 2020
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More than 1,200 properties have been hit by a power cut in the Broadstairs and Ramsgate areas. The power went […]
News
Police confirm death of man in 80s at Palm Bay
August 7, 2020
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Police have confirmed that a man died after suffering injuries in Palm Bay this morning. Emergency services were called to […]
News
A man has been found dead at empty former Jackie Pallo property in Haine Road
August 7, 2020
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A man has been found dead at the former Jackie Pallo house in Ramsgate. Police were called to the empty […]
