Events
Photos: Singer Jess Glynne dazzles at Dreamland Sunset Session – and this is who to expect next
Singer Jess Glynne joined BBC Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard, Los Twangueros and festival favourites The Cuban Brothers at Dreamland’s Scenic […]
Month: July 2017
Education
Children from two isle primary schools are on a mission to help the homeless
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A film is being shot in Ramsgate. Some eight film production vehicles from AFD have set up base in the […]