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Photos: Hundreds of Santas run along Margate seafront in aid of Pilgrims Hospices
December 15, 2019
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Photos Frank Leppard Hundreds of Santas have jogged along Margate seafront to raise money for Pilgrims Hospices. The red and […]
Community
Thanet community news: Laughing Barrel walk for CRY, Ramsgate RNLI, Caremark and the mysterious disappearance of Navy frogman Buster
December 15, 2019
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The Laughing Barrel Regulars at The Laughing Barrel in Palm Bay have taken part in a Christmas charity walk raising […]
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Photos: Fabulous display for St Peter’s Church Christmas tree festival
December 14, 2019
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Photos by Frank Leppard Fantastic Christmas trees are on show at St Peter’s Church. There are 39 decorated trees in the […]
Events
Ramsgate Tunnels group pitches in to make sure East Cliff Winter Wotsit event goes ahead
December 14, 2019
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The East Cliff Community Group is holding the Winter Wotsit event (formerly Wassail) tomorrow (Sunday, December 15) and everyone is […]
News
Ten acts of Christmas kindness in Thanet
December 14, 2019
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The Christmas holidays bring out the best in many of our Thanet residents. Every year individuals and groups give up […]
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Landlord to sell Margate flats ‘taken over by drugs gang’
December 14, 2019
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A landlord says he will sell his Margate flats due to his tenants being cuckooed – where someone takes over […]
Education
‘Lights, Camel, Action’ for Chilton Primary’s Strictly nativity mash up
December 13, 2019
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The modern showbiz classic of Strictly Come Dancing and the traditional nativity story have been mixed to produce a lively […]
Education
History detective pupils at Christ Church Junior School dig into Ramsgate RNLI’s past
December 13, 2019
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Members of Ramsgate’s Christ Church Junior School’s History Detective Club chose four past Ramsgate RNLI coxswains to research for project […]
Education
Children can become builders, pirates, medics and more at new role play centre in Ramsgate
December 13, 2019
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A role play centre where children can become everything from a pirate to a doctor or an actress has opened […]
News
Children sing carols to bring festive cheer at the QEQM
December 13, 2019
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Youngsters from Garlinge Primary School spread smiles and festive cheer when they visited the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital […]
Community
Thanet school children enjoy panto fun at Margate’s Theatre Royal
December 13, 2019
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Youngsters from Dame Janet Primary Academy and St Anthony’s School enjoyed festive fun after attending panto classic, Aladdin. A grant […]
Sport
Kickboxing champion receives funding boost ahead of World Championships
December 13, 2019
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A five-time World Kickboxing Champion and one-time World Taekwondo Champion has received £500 to help support his bid to retain […]
Community
Community News: Margate Yacht Club Annual Awards
December 13, 2019
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By Catherine Hodges Margate Yacht Club have held their annual awards. Led by retiring Rear Commodore, Dave Bull, the evening […]
News
General Election 2019: The results for Thanet are in
December 13, 2019
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The General Election results for Thanet are finally in. Conservative Craig Mackinlay has taken the South Thanet seat with more […]
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General Election 2019: The results, the count and the candidate views for Thanet
December 12, 2019
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The nation has been to the polls in one of the most controversial General Elections in recent times. In the […]
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Disabled woman in her 90s so traumatised by ‘syringe’ robbery in Ramsgate she moved out of Thanet
December 12, 2019
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A disabled woman in her 90s who had a syringe held to her neck during a robbery at her home […]
News
East Kent Housing board dismissed by Thanet, Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone councils
December 12, 2019
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The board of East Kent Housing, which manages local authority properties in east Kent, has been dismissed. Thanet, Dover, Canterbury […]
News
Man kicked and punched in Ramsgate robbery
December 12, 2019
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Police are appealing for information after a man reported being robbed in Ramsgate. The incident took place in the St […]
Business
Planning officers recommend refusal of Plunketts veterinary service plan for new site
December 12, 2019
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An application by Plunketts veterinary service in Ramsgate to move from the High Street to a unit at Princes Road […]
News
Man remanded on Broadstairs burglary charge
December 12, 2019
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A man has been charged following the burglary of a property in Broadstairs. Mark Heard is charged with burgling a […]
Business
Plans for Costa drive-thru at Minster likely to be given the green light
December 12, 2019
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Planning committee members at Thanet council are likely to approve plans for a Costa drive-thru in Minster if officer recommendations […]
News
New cross-party group at county council aiming to tackle Kent’s affordable homes shortage
December 12, 2019
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan The growing shortage of affordable homes for first-time buyers and household earners in Kent […]
Education
Upton pupils go to the polls in mock election
December 12, 2019
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As the UK goes to the polls in the most controversial General election for generations, Upton Junior School at Broadstairs […]
News
Margate pensioner jailed for pool cue attack on man in Ramsgate pub
December 12, 2019
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An unprovoked assault carried out by a pensioner in Ramsgate has resulted in a prison sentence of seven years. Hugh Hill […]
Education
Packed hall for Xmas Factor at Newington Primary School
December 12, 2019
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Newington Community Primary has the X factor when it comes to Christmas entertainment. A whole range of nativity stories and […]
News
County council reveals sharp rise in number of asylum-seeking children coming to Kent
December 12, 2019
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council says it is “struggling” to support asylum-seeker children aged under 18 […]
Events
Flashback to the 80s as Paul Young and Go West head to Margate
December 11, 2019
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Eighties stars Paul Young and Go West have teamed up to hit the road for a series of gigs – […]
News
Hyper Acute Stroke Unit openings set back by more than one year due to legal challenges
December 11, 2019
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The schedule for opening new Hyper-acute Stroke Units (HASUs) at Darent Valley, Maidstone and Ashford has been set back by […]
News
Full-time GP numbers in Thanet fall by 25% in just four years
December 11, 2019
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The number of full-time GPs in Thanet has fallen by a quarter between 2015-2019 according to analysis released by the […]
Education
Chilton primary to hold family Christmas lunch sessions
December 11, 2019
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Enjoying a traditional Christmas dinner with the family is the highlight of the festive season for many – and for […]
News
General Election 2019: Thanet candidates answer questions from planes, trains, to paying the bills
December 11, 2019
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It is nearly time to go to the polls and cast your General Election vote. The ballot opens tomorrow (Thursday […]
News
Consultation over changes to Thanet’s housing plan up to 2031 now open
December 11, 2019
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Thanet District Council will be consulting on proposed modifications to its Local Plan 2011-2031 from today (December 11) until Monday, […]
News
Kent County Council backtracks on tax exemption pledges for care leavers amid fears of ‘financial time bomb’
December 11, 2019
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council has backtracked from pledges to wipe the council tax bill for […]
