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Opinion with County Councillor Karen Constantine: Recovering a generation. Speaking up for Thanet’s children and young people
February 25, 2021
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There are a few news items this week that prompted me to write this column. The first was the analysis […]
Coronavirus Help
Patients with Covid treated at home thanks to new service
February 25, 2021
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People who are ill with COVID-19 but did not want to go into hospital, have been able to have treatment […]
News
MP apologises over Manston lorry park payments gaff
February 25, 2021
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North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale has made a public apology after incorrectly stating that Manston airport owners RiverOak Strategic […]
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Westgate great-grandmother’s thanks to hospital staff who saved her life in Covid-19 battle
February 25, 2021
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By Liz Crudgington ‘A million pounds would not be enough to thank the NHS staff who saved my life.’ So […]
Education
This is how qualifications – from GCSEs to occupational studies – will be awarded in 2021
February 25, 2021
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The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has today (February 25) published documents outlining how qualification grades will be assessed […]
Coronavirus Help
More people living with learning disabilities to be offered covid vaccine in priority group 6
February 25, 2021
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Some 150,000 more people living with learning difficulties will be offered the covid vaccine in priority group six. The decision […]
News
Stagecoach to run free shuttle bus service to Thanet’s large-scale vaccination centre
February 25, 2021
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Bus operator Stagecoach will provide a free shuttle bus service to Thanet’s newly opened mass vaccination centre at the Saga […]
Opinion
Opinion with Melissa Todd: Anxious about the impending end of covid restrictions
February 24, 2021
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I hate the expression “roadmap”, but we seem to be stuck with it, cliche and map both. When it was […]
News
KCC Lib Dem group leader quits after eight years at County Hall
February 24, 2021
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council’s (KCC) main opposition leader has revealed he will be leaving his role […]
News
Council will not “be caught with trousers down” by predicted surge of visitors to Thanet this year
February 24, 2021
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Thanet council is determined not to “be caught with its trousers down” when visitors are predicted to return to the […]
Community
Eight Thanet community organisations receive grants to support their work
February 24, 2021
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Eight charitable organisations in Thanet have received a share of more than £25,000 from the Albert Burns Children’s Charitable Trust […]
Events
Ramsgate composer wants your recordings of unique Thanet sounds for new artwork
February 24, 2021
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Award-winning Ramsgate composer Emily Peasgood is looking for residents of all ages to contribute recordings of sounds from seven parts […]
Coronavirus Help
Kent & Medway NHS urges residents to continue covid safety measures after vaccination
February 23, 2021
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The NHS in Kent and Medway is urging people who have had a Covid-19 vaccination to continue to stay at […]
Education
Drive-thru covid test programme at St George’s secondary as schools prepare for March 8 reopening
February 23, 2021
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St George’s school in Broadstairs will be operating a drive-thru testing programme for secondary students before schools fully reopen on […]
News
Teenage care leaver appalled by ‘dirty’ conditions in shared home provided under county council contract
February 23, 2021
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A teenage care leaver who moved into shared accommodation run by Clearsprings Ready Homes Ltd via a contract with Kent […]
News
Couple’s unexpected end to evening as they get caught up in theft getaway drama
February 23, 2021
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A Ramsgate couple were shocked to find themselves caught up in a police hunt for catalytic converter thieves who had […]
Business
Ramsgate couple celebrate after business scoops Family Portrait Studio of the Year award
February 23, 2021
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Ramsgate photographic studio, Level 11 Photography is celebrating this week after being crowned as “Family Portrait Studio of the Year” […]
News
Police dog and resident reports lead to arrest of catalytic converter theft suspects
February 23, 2021
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A police dog helped detain a suspect following the theft of catalytic converters in Ramsgate. Last night (February 22) at around 9pm an […]
Community
QEQM healthcare assistant plans to rise to 100 mile challenge for charity
February 23, 2021
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A healthcare assistant is hoping to rise to a challenge to raise money for East Kent Hospitals Charity. Gemma Jordan, […]
Education
Upton pupils research global warming and the world around us
February 23, 2021
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Life on the magical, marvellous, challenging and chaotic planet Earth is the theme for a term full of research, investigation […]
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Prime Minister announces ‘cautious but irreversible’ roadmap out of covid restrictions
February 22, 2021
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson had laid out in Parliament the planned roadmap out of covid restrictions. Calling it ‘cautious’ but […]
News
Margate Royal Mail delivery office short staffed due to second virus break out
February 22, 2021
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The Royal Mail delivery office in Margate has been hit by covid again with inside reports of around 20 staff […]
News
Vehicle stopped by stinger in Minnis Bay following police pursuit
February 22, 2021
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Kent Police used a stinger to stop a vehicle in Birchington after a chase from the A249 near Sittingbourne. At […]
Coronavirus Help
Large scale covid vaccination site for Thanet now open at ‘for sale’ Saga building
February 22, 2021
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The first jabs are now taking place at Thanet’s large-scale vaccination centre at the ‘for sale’ Saga building in Westwood. […]
News
Dreamland estate £7 million sale price confirmed
February 22, 2021
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The Dreamland estate was sold by Thanet council to park operator Sands Heritage Ltd for £7million, it has been confirmed […]
News
Prime Minister to set out roadmap for easing covid restrictions
February 22, 2021
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The Prime Minister will today (February 22) set out the government’s roadmap for a cautious easing of lockdown restrictions in […]
Education
A journey through Ancient Greece for Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils
February 22, 2021
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The wonders of Ancient Greece unfolded in a virtual theme day for children at Ramsgate Arts Primary. Boys and girls […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew (and Bryan) Munson: EXTREME teddy agents and cemetery history
February 21, 2021
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Cemeteries are fascinating places. Is that an odd thing to say? Well, I mean it purely as a statement of […]
Community
Thanet community news: Rotary, RTC ‘gritting machine,’ TOFFs, SONIK, Youth Resilience and Martha Trust
February 21, 2021
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Thanet Rotary Club President Hughie Horton of The Rotary Club of Thanet (RCoT), on the left in the picture with […]
Opinion
Opinion with Seb Reilly: The beginning of the end of the pandemic
February 21, 2021
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On my desk sits a picture frame containing a photograph of Cliff Richard. I know that sounds odd, but it […]
Community
Margate’s Community Outreach Project appeals for help to find new base
February 21, 2021
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An appeal for new premises is being made by The Community Project in Margate. The scheme supports vulnerable adults in […]
News
Thanet history with Martin Charlton: John Keats and Margate
February 21, 2021
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Mention “poet” and “Margate” in the same sentence and most likely T.S. Eliot and The Waste Land will come to […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: What 103-year-old May would have made of life today
February 20, 2021
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What’s kept you going through lockdown? Art? Friendship? Community spirit? Laughter? For me it’s been anger. I expect we’ve all […]
