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Southern Water says ‘progress’ made on A256 Sandwich Bypass burst sewer pipe work
January 27, 2020
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Southern Water says it has made ‘good progress’ over the weekend with work on a burst pipe that has meant […]
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Kent County Council cabinet approves ‘difficult’ £1.5bn budget
January 27, 2020
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By Local Democracy reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council’s £1.5bn draft budget for the next financial year has been widely […]
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Police cordon off Ramsgate street following car theft and assault
January 27, 2020
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Police are on the scene in three Ramsgate roads after a report of a stolen car and an assault. Kent […]
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Permission granted for 78-bed elderly care home off Westwood
January 27, 2020
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Permission has been granted for a 78-bed new build care home for the elderly off Star Lane, Margate, by Westwood. […]
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Services early hours call out to person in sea off Margate
January 27, 2020
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Margate’s RNLI inshore lifeboat has assisted shore agencies in a search for a person thought to be in difficulties in […]
Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson – Quizzed on times tables and how babies are made
January 26, 2020
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Do you ever feel something of a fraud? I do, usually involving topics where my son thinks he’s talking to […]
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‘Real life’ Fortnite-style gaming is coming to Thanet
January 26, 2020
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A ‘real life’ Fortnite-style experience with ‘airsoft’ game play is being launched in Thanet on February 8. Civil servant Matt […]
Community
Thanet community news: Margate RNLI teams up with Hilderstone Amateur Radio Society, KFRS, Civic Society and more
January 26, 2020
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Margate RNLI Thanet-based Hilderstone Amateur Radio Society recently operated a Special Event Station from Margate lifeboat station aimed at publicising […]
Business
Independent medical business urges other small traders to work in Thanet
January 26, 2020
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Report Peter Barnett Independent businesses have a vital role to play in the ongoing regeneration of Thanet in the new […]
News
Teens arrested over gang attack on man in Ramsgate released on bail
January 26, 2020
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Three teenagers arrested over a gang attack on a man in Ramsgate have been released on bail. A group set […]
News
Man arrested and ‘counterfeit’ cigarettes seized in Ramsgate
January 26, 2020
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A 39-year-old man wanted on suspicion of malicious communications was arrested in Ramsgate yesterday (January 25). Special constables and officers […]
Business
From accounts to wedding packages – Ramsgate’s Jaine Hinsley and husband John take on the Grove Ferry Inn
January 26, 2020
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By day she is crunching numbers at Hilger Crystals in Margate but evenings and weekends now see accountant Jaine Hinsley […]
Events
Ramsgate to hold Holocaust Memorial Day service
January 25, 2020
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This year is the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi death camp Auschwitz – a significant milestone and made […]
News
Surprise gift for Summer Kitchen boss Sharon Goodyer as she dishes out 720 tins of chicken soup
January 25, 2020
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Armed with 720 tins of chicken soup to sell at 50p for 24, Sharon Goodyer of the Summer Kitchen and […]
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Minster family’s appeal for help to celebrate the life of wonderful 12-year-old Ralph Mattison-Evans
January 25, 2020
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A Minster family is appealing for help to celebrate the life of Ralph Mattison-Evans who passed away at the age […]
News
Thanet flat needed as set for feature film being shot on isle in March
January 25, 2020
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One more Thanet property is needed as a set for a BFI feature film being shot in Thanet this year. […]
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Three teens arrested after gang attack on man in Ramsgate
January 25, 2020
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Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a man was assaulted by a group of young people in Ramsgate. […]
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County council pledge to plant a tree for every person who lives within Kent
January 24, 2020
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By Local Democracy reporter Ciaran Duggan More than 1.5million trees will be planted across Kent as part of the county […]
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Londoner remanded on charge of heroin and crack cocaine dealing in Thanet
January 24, 2020
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A suspected drug dealer has been charged with supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Thanet. Cameron Johnson, 22, was arrested […]
News
Ramsgate burglar Richard Line jailed for Minster house raid
January 24, 2020
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A Thanet burglar has been jailed for more than five years after he was caught with stolen jewellery hidden in his glove […]
Events
Margate event exploring how the economy can be fairer
January 24, 2020
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By Dan Thompson An event at Margate’s Winter Gardens will look at the impact of the UK’s economy on the […]
News
Courage and quiet dignity of parents praised after inquest rules seven day old son’s death was avoidable
January 24, 2020
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A coroner has ruled that the death of seven day old Harry Richford at Margate’s QEQM Hospital in 2017 was […]
News
Westgate actor and scriptwriter releases debut domestic thriller novel
January 24, 2020
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A domestic thriller set in a fictional version of Margate has been published by isle actor and script writer Chris […]
Sport
Call out for players to join East Kent FC
January 24, 2020
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East Kent FC is looking for boys and girls to join the teams. Players can have previous experience or be […]
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Bid to save Thanet Coast project officer role put forward by council committee
January 23, 2020
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Thanet councillors on a scrutiny committee have recommended that the authority considers keeping the Thanet Coast Project officer role funded […]
Events
Play Expo is heading to Margate
January 23, 2020
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PLAY Expo Margate takes place at the Winter Gardens next month. The show is a celebration of gaming and will […]
Events
Bag a bargain at East Kent Mencap’s big pre-loved clothes sale
January 23, 2020
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East Kent Mencap’s next Pre-Loved Clothes Fair is taking place this Saturday (January 25). Visit the charity’s Ramsgate Day Resource in Meeting Street […]
News
Anger over Thanet Parkway Station public survey
January 23, 2020
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A frustrated councillor has challenged Kent County Council on Thanet Parkway Station and claimed […]
News
Review and ‘rapid improvements’ of maternity services in Margate and Ashford pledged after ‘preventable’ baby deaths
January 23, 2020
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East Kent Hospitals Trust is reviewing its maternity services at QEQM Hospital in Margate and the William Harvey Hospital in […]
Events
Poet from new Netflix documentary headed to the Stretched Lips 3 punk poetry night in Cliftonville
January 22, 2020
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A poet who is one of the people taking part in a new Netflix documentary will feature at the Stretched […]
Sport
Call out for players to join Ramsgate Knights Girls FC
January 22, 2020
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Ramsgate Knights Girls FC under 13s are looking for new players of all abilities. The team currently plays in the […]
News
Man assaulted and robbed by gang of four in Ramsgate
January 22, 2020
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Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Ramsgate by a group of four males and had […]
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Man arrested after woman punched in face in Ramsgate
January 22, 2020
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A man has been arrested after a woman was punched in the face in Ramsgate. Kent Police was called to […]
