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Tribute paid to ‘extraordinary character’ and ‘man on a mission’ Dan O’Leary
January 24, 2022
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A hugely colourful dad, grandad, great-grandad and Thanet shop owner has died from covid in Thailand. Dan O’Leary -known to […]
News
Dreamland’s Pendulum ride sold and transported to Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
January 24, 2022
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Dreamland’s Pendulum thrillseeker ride has been transported to its new home in Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach site. The Pendulum, which […]
Community
Ageless Thanet volunteers get ready for Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service celebration
January 24, 2022
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Volunteers with Ageless Thanet will receive their prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest recognition for volunteers – […]
Education
Sleep challenge for Newington primary pupils
January 24, 2022
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A sleep challenge is encouraging children at Newington Community Primary in Ramsgate to get into a regular bedtime routine to […]
News
Ice House renovations fundraiser launched by 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts
January 24, 2022
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A fundraising effort has been launched by the 6th Ramsgate Royal Harbour Sea Scouts to help with the first stage […]
Events
Bastille heading to Margate for ‘intimate’ performance
January 23, 2022
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Margate music venue Elsewhere is presenting a live intimate performance with Bastille at the Winter Gardens. The special stripped back […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Being a dad is pretty darn cool
January 23, 2022
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Part of building a strong routine is knowing when to bend and break it a little; this weekend, we’ve done […]
News
Photo issued by police as officers search for man after seven people assaulted in Ramsgate
January 23, 2022
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Detectives investigating a disturbance in Ramsgate where seven people were assaulted during the early hours of this morning (January 23) […]
Business
Pizzeria, music studio, in-house bakery and more planned by team aiming to take over Ramsgate Boating Pool site
January 23, 2022
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A pizzeria, café with in-house bakery, pop up bar and music studio are planned for the Ramsgate Boating Pool site […]
Sport
Pitchside: Hard fought win for Rams over Faversham Town
January 23, 2022
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By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Faversham Town (2) 2 V Ramsgate (2) 3 Harding 4(p), 19 Peck 11, 33 […]
Events
The Bob Dylan Story is coming to Margate’s Theatre Royal
January 23, 2022
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Bob Dylan fans are invited to a trip down memory lane at Theatre Royal Margate on Friday February 4 for […]
Community
Thanet community news: Holocaust Memorial Day, Thanet camera club, RNLI, Martha Trust and more
January 23, 2022
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Holocaust Memorial Day This year’s theme is “One Day” for Holocaust Memorial Day on Thursday (January 27) #HMD2022 To mark […]
News
Police search for man after seven people assaulted in Ramsgate
January 23, 2022
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Seven people were assaulted by a man in Ramsgate during the early hours of this morning (January 23) with three […]
News
Man arrested after numerous vehicles damaged in Approach Road crash
January 23, 2022
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A man has been arrested following a crash in Margate where up to seven cars were damaged. Police were called […]
News
Sad loss of Margate artist and disability activist Lizzy Rose
January 22, 2022
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By Dan Thompson Much-loved Margate artist and disability activist Lizzy Rose has passed away, after a lifelong fight with Crohns […]
News
Animal rights campaigners demo in Thanet for National Day of Protest Against Vivisection
January 22, 2022
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By Evangeline Tuffs Photos by Photography With Evangeline Animal rights activists have held a demonstration in Margate today (January 22) […]
Education
Upton pupils learn about evolution and the circle of life
January 22, 2022
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Learning about the Circle of Life is underway for senior pupils at Upton Junior School, Broadstairs, with a range of […]
News
Ramsgate nursing student battling rare cancer gets ready to Brave the Shave
January 22, 2022
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A Ramsgate senior healthcare assistant and student nurse who has battled a rare cancer condition for half her life will […]
News
Woman punched in face by man after refusing to hand over cash in attempted robbery in Ramsgate
January 22, 2022
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Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Ramsgate after a woman was punched in the face for refusing to hand […]
Events
New bookable activities and attractions aimed at extending Thanet’s tourism season
January 21, 2022
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Seventeen new activities/attractions are part of a project to extend the tourism season in Thanet and increase visitor spending. New […]
News
Ramsgate councillor removed from district council after 6 month non-attendance at meetings due to covid concerns
January 21, 2022
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A long-serving Labour councillor has been disqualified from her role at Thanet District Council for not attending in-person meetings over […]
News
Road closures and parking bay suspensions installed in Margate’s Old Town in 2020 to end
January 21, 2022
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Road closures and parking bay suspensions put in place in Margate Old Town in 2020 as part of social distancing […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts primary ‘cave dwellers’ build mini Stonehenge for prehistoric project
January 21, 2022
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Creating a mini Stonehenge from biscuits was a tasty way to build an ancient monument and discover more about its […]
Events
Sanger’s Circus inspired performances coming to Thanet as part of historic buildings project
January 21, 2022
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A circus themed street performance will be coming to Thanet this weekend as part of a long-term project. The free […]
News
Southern Water pledges to make “transformational” changes
January 21, 2022
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Southern Water has pledged to make “transformational” changes to its local infrastructure to protect […]
News
Asylum seeker processing site at Manston’s former fire training centre to replace soon to close Tug Haven in Dover
January 20, 2022
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The former Fire Training and Development Centre at Manston will be used from this month for processing those that arrive […]
News
Man returned to prison following policing week operation in Westbrook
January 20, 2022
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A man from Ramsgate who was wanted on recall to prison was arrested during a Neighbourhood Policing Week operation in […]
Business
Launch of Town Investment Plan for Ramsgate
January 20, 2022
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A Town Investment Plan for Ramsgate has been launched with proposals for schemes including investment in local businesses, youth employment, […]
News
Good news for Walpole, Joss and Botany bays but disappointment for Viking Bay in latest bathing water classifications
January 20, 2022
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Walpole Bay has achieved an excellent rating for bathing water quality in the latest classifications released by the Environment Agency. […]
Education
Hartsdown Academy celebrates as Ofsted inspection results in Good grading across all areas
January 20, 2022
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Hartsdown Academy staff and students are celebrating after receiving a Good grading from education watchdog Ofsted. Each of the areas […]
Property
‘Launch day’ for 34-home development in St Nicholas-at-Wade
January 20, 2022
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A development of 34 new build properties in St Nicholas-at-Wade launches on Saturday (January 22). Sandwich-based Sunningdale House Developments’ will […]
Business
Green light for Canadian coffee shop and restaurant chain Tim Hortons at Broadstairs Retail Park
January 19, 2022
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By Local Democracy Reporter Jordan Ifield A ‘Tim Hortons’ coffee shop/restaurant and drive-through at Broadstairs Retail Park which will create […]
News
Councillors approve Cliftonville shopfront replacement despite officer recommendation for refusal
January 19, 2022
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Thanet councillors have rejected a planning officer recommendation to refuse a retrospective application for a replacement shopfront in Northdown Road, […]
