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New Westgate Literary Festival to host debut event
February 19, 2019
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An afternoon tea and author talk in Westgate this weekend is the first event organised by a new literary festival. […]
News
TV presenter James May joins official celebration of Hornby’s return to Margate
February 19, 2019
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TV presenter James May was among the guests today (February 19) to attend the official opening of the Hornby showrooms […]
News
Complaint over Lakehouse information request to Thanet council to be investigated by Information Commissioner
February 19, 2019
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The Information Commissioner’s Office is to investigate a complaint that Thanet council has failed to release ‘public interest’ information about […]
News
Thieves steal Thanet council dog mess machine FIDO
February 19, 2019
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Thieves have broken into the Thanet council depot in Margate has stolen the dog mess clearing machine FIDO. The all […]
Sport
Ramsgate teen to compete in European Fencing Championships
February 19, 2019
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A 16-year-old from Ramsgate is one of four competitors representing Great Britain at the European Fencing Championships Juniors and Cadets […]
News
Palace Amusements targeted by robber for a second time
February 19, 2019
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Palace Amusements in Margate High Street has been targeted by a robber for the second time. Just after midnight yesterday […]
News
Celebration marks 40 years of Thanet Talking Newspaper
February 18, 2019
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Thanet Talking Newspaper has celebrated 40 years of providing information to people who are blind or partially sighted. The service […]
News
South Thanet MP says decision to scrap QEQM acute stroke unit ‘disappointing’ but will mean care improvements
February 18, 2019
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South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has branded the decision by Kent and Medway health chiefs to close acute services at […]
News
The ‘Story of Dreamland’ charted in new film
February 18, 2019
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The work of Nick Laister, co-founder of the Dreamland Trust and the man who spearheaded the ‘Save Dreamland’ campaign, was […]
Events
Caring is Creepy festival ‘appetiser’ is heading to Elsewhere in Margate
February 18, 2019
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Following on from its inaugural 2018 multi-venue festival in Cliftonville, the Caring Is Creepy will return with another incendiary bank holiday […]
Education
Chilton pupils journey back to Ancient Greece
February 18, 2019
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The ancient civilisation of Greece is being explored by children at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate. As part of topic […]
News
Emergency services called after boy falls though former Royal School for Deaf Children roof
February 18, 2019
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A boy was taken to hospital last night (February 17) after falling through the roof of the former Royal School […]
News
March hearings and site visit dates for Manston airport buy-out bid
February 18, 2019
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The March timetable for hearings into a Development Consent Order application for the Manston airport site has been published for […]
Opinion
Louise Oldfield: The Dalby Square Conservation Area
February 17, 2019
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Dalby Square, Arthur and Dalby Roads were designated as a Conservation Area in July 2010 – the first part of […]
Events
Listen Up III returns to Turner Contemporary to raise mental health awareness
February 17, 2019
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Mental health awareness event Listen Up III is coming to Turner Contemporary. The art and poetry showcase, hosted by SpeakUpCIC, […]
News
Travellers on Dane Valley Green pledge to keep area clear if council supply a skip
February 17, 2019
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Travellers who have moved on to Dane Valley Green have requested a skip from Thanet council so they can keep […]
News
Police appeal for witnesses to Dane Valley robbery
February 17, 2019
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Witnesses to a robbery at a betting shop in Margate are being asked to contact police. The incident happened at […]
News
Teen arrested over four hour paintball gun spree firing at residents and businesses in Thanet
February 17, 2019
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A teenager has been arrested after residents and businesses were shot at with a paintball gun in Broadstairs and Ramsgate […]
Community
Thanet community news: Bells, bees, Brownies, defibrillator success and more
February 17, 2019
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QEQM end of treatment bell Shirley Ridge, from Birchington, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2018 and was recently […]
Community
No-one Eats Alone Day marked in Ramsgate with community meal
February 17, 2019
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More than 100 people have attended an event in Ramsgate to mark No-one Eats Alone Day. Restaurant owner Raushan Ara […]
News
Thanet history with Martin Charlton: The Billiard-Marking Bloodspiller
February 16, 2019
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Just after 9 am three gunshots rang out from 38 King Street, Ramsgate, home of a William Ellis. Ellis, 68, […]
News
Calls made for government or courts to step in over decision to shut Margate QEQM Hospital’s acute stroke unit
February 16, 2019
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Calls are being made to take court action over a decision by Kent and Medway health chiefs to close the […]
News
Disabled mum ‘trapped’ in 10th floor flat as Staner Court lift out of action for more than a week
February 16, 2019
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Disabled residents living on the even numbered floors in a Ramsgate tower block have been stranded in their homes for […]
Events
17 things to do in Thanet February 16-17
February 15, 2019
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Art Under £100 Now until February 26, York Street Gallery and The Gallery @ Nice Things, 11am-4pm Now in its […]
Events
Double-headliner night coming to Ramsgate Music Hall
February 15, 2019
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A Berlin-based singer whose new album ‘Psychogeology’ was released today (February 15) is heading to Ramsgate Music Hall this month as one […]
Opinion
Richard Card: Care from cradle to grave
February 15, 2019
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Thanet resident Richard Card is a retired electrical engineer and was the over 40s national Wales powerlifting champion 1992. The […]
News
Police and ambulance called after man’s body found at Ramsgate property
February 15, 2019
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Police and ambulance crews have been called to an address in Ramsgate today (February 15) after a man in his […]
Community
6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts need your help to raise £5,000 for Ice House renovation
February 15, 2019
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Royal Harbour 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts will be at Westwood Cross tomorrow (February 16) as part of a fundraiser for […]
Community
Ramsgate grandad Charlie White takes on 26-mile challenge in aid of Mencap
February 15, 2019
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Ramsgate grandad Charlie White is taking on the 26-mile challenge of the London Marathon in aid of Mencap. The K […]
Education
Stone Age life for youngsters at Upton Junior School
February 15, 2019
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Youngsters at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs have taken a journey back to the Stone Age. Year 3 pupils brought […]
