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Project MotorHouse exhibition Camera Eats First to open at Silverland Studios
June 24, 2021
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Instagram images of food and the trend of people take photos of their meals before they take a bite are […]
News
Plea for better facilities at temporary Ramsgate Port Traveller site as mum struggles to look after extremely sick baby daughter
June 24, 2021
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A mum whose baby girl has been very poorly after the discovery of a lump in her neck is urging […]
Events
Early Bird tickets on sale for Dreamland Social Summer screening of England vs Germany match
June 24, 2021
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Early Birds tickets – which work out at £10 per person -for tables at Dreamland to see the Euros England […]
Community
Official launch for Kitchen Social Margate distribution hub and food academy
June 24, 2021
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Thanet based Kitchen Social Group has officially opened a distribution hub and food academy in Cliftonville. A socially distanced reception […]
Events
A Summer market will be held in Broadstairs this weekend
June 24, 2021
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A Summer Market will be coming to Broadstairs this weekend (June 25-27). Organised by Zoom Events, the market will be […]
News
Councillors refuse to back plans for 450 properties – with ‘insulting’ affordable home offer – on Margate agricultural land
June 24, 2021
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An outline proposal for 450 homes on arable land in Margate has been rejected again by Thanet council’s planning committee […]
Education
Experiencing the world of Ancient Greece at St Laurence junior school
June 23, 2021
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Children in Year 5 at St Laurence junior school in Ramsgate have been learning how some 2,500 years ago, Greece […]
News
Advice against going in water at Thanet beaches and bays now lifted
June 23, 2021
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Following a clean up operation and inspections around the coast, advice for the public not to enter the sea or […]
News
Teenage girl taken to hospital after Margate collision
June 23, 2021
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A teenage girl was taken to Ashford hospital this morning (June 23) after being hit by a car. The youngster […]
Events
‘Isle of Rydesgate’ exhibition opens in Ramsgate for Historic England project
June 23, 2021
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A free exhibition of 3D model buildings – hand-drawn by volunteers – on a giant map of Ramsgate and Ryde […]
News
Westgate man one of five jailed over illegal firearms cases stemming from unsolved death of Folkestone pub landlord
June 23, 2021
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Five men, including one formerly from Westgate, have been jailed for a total of more than 39 years following two […]
News
Southern Water chief meets council team and MPs over impact of wastewater release on Thanet’s beaches and bays
June 23, 2021
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Thanet council and MPs and the chief executive of Southern Water Ian McAuley met yesterday (June 22) to discuss the […]
Business
Thanet Virtual High Street to hold ‘in person’ networking event
June 23, 2021
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Thanet Virtual High Street is moving into the ‘real world’ this evening (June 23) by holding its first, face-to-face networking […]
Coronavirus Help
Drop in covid vaccination clinic to be held again at Saga
June 23, 2021
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Another drop in covid vaccination clinic will run at the Saga site in Ramsgate on Saturday (June 26) and is […]
News
Westgate teenager and mum create campaign documentary on the impact of building over Thanet’s farmland
June 22, 2021
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A 15-year-old from Westgate has created a documentary to highlight the campaign to save Thanet farmland from development. Ellie Golding […]
Coronavirus Help
Ramsgate carer Alan a step closer to home after 150 days in hospital due to Covid
June 22, 2021
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By Liz Crudgington A Ramsgate carer who has spent more than 150 days in hospital after developing Covid-19 is one […]
News
Hornets Boxing Club in Ramsgate receives cash boost with Team Sport Award
June 22, 2021
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Boxers at a grassroots club in Ramsgate are celebrating winning funds for new training kit. Hornets Boxing Club has received […]
News
Devastated family bring ‘lion-hearted’ nine-year-old Aurora Pile-Gray home after bone marrow transplant fails
June 22, 2021
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A ‘lion-hearted’ nine-year-old who has fought a rare and aggressive cancer for more than a year has come home for […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: Some ‘Levelling Up’ in our streets to create access for all
June 21, 2021
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There’s government money around for poorer bits of the UK and Thanet has the chance to get hold of some […]
News
Ramsgate man identified from clothing as Newington shop robber
June 21, 2021
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A masked and hooded thief who terrified shop staff in Ramsgate by threatening them with a knife has been jailed […]
News
Advice not to swim at 11 Thanet beaches still in place as council leader sends scathing letter to Southern Water
June 21, 2021
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Advice remains in place today (June 21) for members of the public not to enter the sea or the area […]
News
Thanet musician Kenwa releases music video Winning
June 21, 2021
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Thanet musician and activist Kenwa – aka Kane McArthur – has released a music video for single Winning to mark […]
Education
Comic strip creativity at Ramsgate Arts Primary
June 21, 2021
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The fantastic imaginary world of acclaimed illustrator Quentin Blake has inspired children at Ramsgate Arts Primary to create their own […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Reaching 40 and marking Fathers’ Day
June 20, 2021
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I was born in June 40 years ago. Crikey – how is it that I still think of the 80s […]
News
‘Wastewater release’ protest march demanding action from Southern Water
June 20, 2021
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Protesters gathered today (June 20) to march from the Thanet council offices in Margate to the Southern Water pumping station […]
News
Police release image in investigation of suspected looting from World War Two B17 bomber wreck at Sandwich Bay
June 20, 2021
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Officers investigating the reported theft of items from a protected aeroplane wreckage at Sandwich Bay have released an image of […]
Community
Thanet community news: Isle photos, skydive for Alfie-George, East Kent Mencap, Seniors Living Wage award,Ramsgate croquet, Junemas and Martha Trust
June 20, 2021
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Isle of Thanet Photographic Society The club’s year ended on a high, with our very successful exhibition held at the […]
Sport
Victory for Broadstairs 1st XI cricket team
June 20, 2021
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Broadstairs 1st XI returned to winning ways with a home victory over neighbours Chestfield in what was a must-win for […]
News
Protest march over Southern Water waste release at Margate is underway
June 20, 2021
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Protesters have gathered outside the Thanet council offices in Margate to show their anger over the latest discharge of wastewater […]
News
Southern Water issues statement ahead of ‘wastewater’ protest march
June 20, 2021
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Investigations are ongoing into the wastewater release at Foreness earlier this week and a compensation scheme is open for businesses […]
Events
The Smallest Show on Earth at The Palace Cinema in Broadstairs
June 19, 2021
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The Smallest Show on Earth is being screened at the Palace Cinema in Broadstairs. The British comedy classic was a key influence […]
News
New vote on 450 Shottendane homes plan after developer raises affordable housing to 15%
June 19, 2021
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An outline proposal for 450 homes on arable land in Margate which was sent back to the drawing board due […]
Community
Exciting time for Thanet Urban Forest with new funding bid to Forestry Commission
June 19, 2021
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By Karen McKenzie The Isle of Thanet Trees and Woods Initiative or ITTWI for short never rolled easily off the […]
