News
Ramsgate and Margate RNLI feature in this unique five-year, photographic project
Ramsgate and Margate RNLI will be included in a unique book of photographs being created by the grandson of Dad’s […]
Month: June 2017
News
These two Thanet kids star alongside James Corden on The Late Late Show tonight
A 10-year-old Margate girl and a 12-year-old boy from Ramsgate scooped the chance of a lifetime when they landed a […]
News
Police ‘increasingly’ concerned over missing Ramsgate teenager Abby Gilmore
Police say they are becoming ‘increasingly concerned’ about Ramsgate teenager who was last seen in Canterbury. Abby Gilmore, 18, was […]
Business
An independent Ramsgate coffee bean business has branched out into some new, quirky goods
An independent Ramsgate business that produces chocolate covered coffee beans has branched out into more unusual products. For the Love […]
News
Police are appealing for help to find missing teen Paige Jackson
Kent Police is searching for a missing teenager from Gillingham who has links with Thanet. Paige Jackson, 15, was last […]
Education
Upton pupils have voted for their chosen party to win the General Election
A pre-election poll by children at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs have voted for a Labour landslide in their South […]
Education
Labour has won the election – at this Broadstairs school
The people have spoken – at Dane Court Grammar School, at least. Students stood as candidates for election in each […]
Events
Plans for a 300ft waterslide during the Ramsgate Festival have been boosted with a £48k grant
Plans for a 300ft waterslide and other activities during the Ramsgate Festival this Summer have received a boost with £48,000 […]
Property
A proposal for 24 homes in Garlinge has been refused
Thanet council has refused an application for 24 houses to be built on land off Briary Close in Garlinge. Hume […]
News
Kent Police will use drones to protect the county
Kent Police is to add the use of drones to the many ways in which it keeps the county safe. […]
News
Thanet litter cops can now issue fixed penalty fines for two more offences
Concerns raised by residents and businesses have resulted in Thanet District Council introducing new fixed penalty fines to crack down […]
News
Cruel phone scammers are targeting the elderly in Kent
Kent Police is warning residents across the county to be aware of a phone scam targeting the elderly. Fraudsters are […]
Events
Thanet Exposed in isle photographers’ Broadstairs exhibition
An exhibition of stunning images by isle photographers will take place in Broadstairs this month. Seventeen members of facebook group […]
Events
East Kent College students exhibition to be held in Margate
Can’t decide whether to enjoy a luscious painting, temping print, tasty bit of photography or something deliciously digital? Then this […]
Education
Ramsgate students rev up for Motorcross challenge
Students from the Royal Harbour Academy in Ramsgate have been taking a course with the Motorcross Challenge Project. The session […]
Opinion
Alan Munns:Hard Brexit could cause 2,000 properties to be dumped onto the Thanet property market
So all cards up in the air! A general election is on the books, but one thing is for sure … […]
News
New school workshops by Margate charity tackles issues of grooming and consent
The recent screening of Three Girls, BBC One’s drama based on the grooming and sexual abuse of girls in Rochdale […]
Events
Every Day is a New Day at Turner Contemporary welcomes 9,000 people for opening weekend
Turner Contemporary has welcomed over 9000 visits during the first weekend of its new exhibition Every Day is a New […]
News
Police are investigating ‘assault’ report following anti-Nigel Farage protest in Ramsgate
Kent Police is investigating after reports that 11 people were assaulted on Saturday (3 June) in Ramsgate during a protest […]
News
A Margate road is closed following a crash
Approach Road in Margate is closed while Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the Highways deal with a petrol spillage following […]
Business
Transmission has been named in the UK’s top 10 record stores
Transmission in Cliftonville has made it into a list of the top ten record stores in the UK. Red Bull […]
Education
Broadstairs pupils learn beach safety rules from Thanet lifeguards
Have fun and stay safe at the seaside – that was the clear and simple message for children at Upton […]
Galleries
Photos: Weird and wonderful vehicles at the Bucket and Spade run
Crowds have packed Government Acre in Ramsgate for the second weekend in a row – this time for the annual […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: 6 reasons why you should get out and vote
On Thursday, there’s a general election. Have you heard? I can’t imagine you wouldn’t have done; what with all the […]
Business
These photos of Ramsgate’s new Wetherspoon pub show a first glimpse of the restoration work
The new Wetherspoon pub on Ramsgate seafront is beginning to be revealed after months of specialist restoration work. The Grade […]
Events
A life-sized Antony Gormley sculpture is to be installed on Margate’s old concrete jetty
A life-sized sculpture by renowned contemporary artist Antony Gormley will be installed at Fulsam Rock, a stone’s throw from Turner […]
Events
Spring Spectacular success sparks plans for 2018 mega-event in Ramsgate
Plans for a mega-event in Ramsgate next year are underway following the success of the Spring Spectacular on Bank Holiday […]
Events
The Margate Bookie is back – bigger and better than ever
Bookworms, storytellers and just those who like a good yarn are in for a treat with the third Margate Bookie […]
Galleries
Thanet captured in pictures
There are some beautiful photos in this week’s gallery including everything from the fantastic neon signs at Dreamland to rock […]
News
Kent Police urge public to be ‘vigilant’ but carry on normal routines following London terrorist attacks
Kent Police has made a statement urging people to stay vigilant but to go about their day to day business […]
