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Month: July 2017

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Photos: Singer Jess Glynne dazzles at Dreamland Sunset Session – and this is who to expect next

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Singer Jess Glynne joined BBC Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard, Los Twangueros and festival favourites The Cuban Brothers at Dreamland’s Scenic […]

Education

Children from two isle primary schools are on a mission to help the homeless

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Youngsters in two Margate primary schools have teamed up with homelessness organisation Thanet Families in Need. The non-profit organisation was […]

Sport

Photos: Success of the biggest Ramsgate Week yet

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Scores of boats took part in the biggest Ramsgate Week regatta to date, finishing with the Gold Cup on Friday. […]

Sport

Broadstairs CC 2nd XI battle on despite terrible weather conditions

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Broadstairs CC 2nd XI On the worst forecasted day of the cricket season Broadstairs travelled to Old Colfeians in the […]

News

Police called after man’s death in Broadstairs park

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 6

Police were called after a man in his 80s died in a Broadstairs park this morning (July 31). Kent Police […]

Events

Photos: Ramsgate Festival parade and fire finale

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Thousands of people enjoyed events across nine days at this year’s Ramsgate Festival. Despite the issue of the 300ft waterslide […]

News

This Ramsgate tyre-slasher has been caught on CCTV

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

A vandal slashing tyres in Ramsgate has been caught on CCTV. The young male targeted a car in Station Approach […]

News

Thanet council pledge to respect Taiyah Peebles mural in Margate

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Thanet council has confirmed that there are NO plans to paint over a memorial mural created to remember teenager Taiyah-Grace […]

News

Scenes for Juliet, Naked movie are being shot on Ramsgate seafront

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Ramsgate Maritime Museum has been renamed Sandcliff Seaside Museum by film crews shooting scenes on the isle for a movie […]

News

Two teenagers arrested for spate of Thanet burglaries

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a spate of burglaries in Thanet. A 17-year-old boy from Cliftonville was […]

News

A new car park has been created on land at the former Ramsgate Police Station

July 31, 2017 Kathy Bailes 2

The site around the old Ramsgate Police Station has been cleared – with a car park offering all day parking […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Attracting odd people on public transport

July 30, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

I am a regular user of public transport; I don’t drive, so mass transit is very convenient. It’s also very […]

News

A stunning mural has been created in Margate in memory of teenager Taiyah-Grace Peebles

July 30, 2017 Kathy Bailes 1

An amazing mural has been painted on a wall in Margate in memory of teenager Taiyah-Grace Peebles. Taiyah-Grace, from Herne […]

News

The Ramsgate Festival closes with these two events this evening

July 30, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

If you are looking for something to do this evening the Ramsgate Festival closes with a parade and fire show […]

Events

Film crews are in two Broadstairs locations today

July 30, 2017 Kathy Bailes 1

Film crews are in Broadstairs town and Kingsgate Bay today (July 30). AFD production crews for the Juliet, Naked movie […]

Business

The Ravensgate Arms will reopen next month

July 30, 2017 Kathy Bailes 1

The Ravensgate Arms in Ramsgate will reopen next month. The King Street boozer shut on May 20 after Thanet council […]

News

Two roads will be closed in Ramsgate from next week – these are the diversions

July 30, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Sewer works will close a road in Ramsgate town for 11 days. Kent County Council says King Street will be […]

News

The Archie Ward Memorial Match has kicked off in Ramsgate

July 30, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

The Archie Ward Memorial Match has just kicked off at Ramsgate FC’s Southwood ground. Miles & Barr Thanet Sunday Football […]

News

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield to visit Margate today ahead of by-election

July 29, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

New Labour MP Rosie Duffield is visiting Margate today (July 30). The Canterbury MP is coming to the isle ahead […]

News

Police block path at Botany Bay

July 29, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Police have blocked access to the footpath at Botany Bay cliffs. Two cars are currently at the scene. A witness […]

Events

The Royal Harbour History Festival in Ramsgate is calling for you to get involved

July 29, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

An ambitious festival that is expected to attract 80,000 visitors to Ramsgate next year is calling for sponsors, volunteers and […]

Community

Broadstairs B&B co-boss Kadriye gets ready to Brave the Shave

July 29, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Children with cancer will be able to have beautiful wigs thanks to the efforts of a Broadstairs B&B boss. Kadriye […]

Events

Photos: The amazing Littoral Light exhibition on the beach

July 29, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Some 2,000 people visited the stunning Littoral Light exhibition at the Dumpton Gap sands last night (July 28). As the […]

Events

The Ramsgate Festival 300ft waterslide has been cancelled

July 29, 2017 Kathy Bailes 1

The 300ft water slide due to go down Royal Parade  today (July 30) has been cancelled. Organisers say they “have been […]

Events

Movie crews ARE filming Nick Hornby adaptation Juliet Naked in Ramsgate

July 29, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

Crews filming a movie in Ramsgate have requested a stop and go order for traffic in Harbour Parade on Monday […]

Business

Primark is due to fully reopen both floors at Westwood Cross

July 28, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

The ground floor of Primark at Westwood Cross will reopen  next week. The floor was closed in May because of […]

Events

Mystery star at Dreamland’s Sunset Session gig tomorrow is revealed

July 28, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

The headline act for tomorrow’s Sunset Session at Dreamland  has been revealed. The special guest joining BBC Radio 1 DJ […]

News

Tragic death of teenager Taiyah-Grace Peebles is no longer being treated as suspicious

July 28, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

The death of a 16-year-old girl who died on the railway in Herne Bay on Wednesday is no longer being […]

News

Have your say on a plan for the future of Broadstairs

July 28, 2017 Kathy Bailes 2

A plan to give Broadstairs more power over development, business, housing and the natural environment within its boundaries has gone […]

News

Crews are shooting a new movie in Ramsgate

July 28, 2017 Kathy Bailes 0

A film is being shot in Ramsgate. Some eight film production vehicles from AFD  have set up base in the […]

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