News
A Broadstairs man who abused a primary school child has been jailed
A vile predator who abused a primary school child over a period of three years has been jailed for 14 […]
Month: July 2017
Events
The Libertines By The Sea festival gig moved from Dreamland to Margate Winter Gardens
By the Sea festival headliners The Libertines have changed venue from Dreamland to Margate Winter Gardens. Frontmen Carl Barât and […]
News
Thanet council leader Chris Wells drops out of the national race to become UKIP Party boss
Thanet UKIP Party leader Chris Wells has dropped out of the race to become the new national leader of the […]
News
Elderly woman and dog given oxygen following Ramsgate flat fire
An elderly woman and her dog both needed oxygen following a fire at a Ramsgate flat last night (July 27). […]
News
Crews attend fire in Margate home
Fire crews have attended an incident in Margate. Emergency services were called at 7pm tonight (July 27) to a fire […]
Events
Desperate appeal for funds to help Sanger’s horse-drawn stage show complete its journey to Margate
A desperate bid for funding is being made to ensure the last horse-drawn stage show in England will be able […]
News
Two Margate men jailed as part of crime gang running multi-million pound drug operation
Two Margate men have been jailed for their role in an organised crime gang which ran a multi-million pound conspiracy […]
Events
This is why blue lines have been appearing all around Ramsgate
Blue lines have been appearing all over Ramsgate – and this is why. For this year’s Ramsgate Festival creative agency […]
News
British Transport Police continue appeal for information after tragic death of teenager Taiyah Peebles
A tribute page has been created in memory of teenager Taiyah Peebles who tragically died after being struck by a […]
News
BBC South East is filming in Thanet for a series which will feature isle photographers
BBC South East is filming in Thanet for a series about photographers across the region. The programme, due to come […]
News
Ramsgate Ice House to be transferred to the Sea Scouts
Thanet District Council has agreed to transfer the Ice House in Ramsgate to the 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts as a […]
Events
Dreamland’s Scenic Railway is back on track
Dreamland’s Scenic Railway is up and running again ahead of schedule following a short planned maintenance period. Specialist rope splicers […]
News
This is when two meteor showers will be visible over Thanet
The next few weeks will provide Thanet residents with a chance to view a natural display of fireworks in the […]
News
Woman rescued from Ramsgate house fire
Fire crews from Ramsgate’s Green Watch were called out to a house fire in the town at 1.22am today (July […]
Business
Thanet council and Stone Hill Park have responded to a consultation over a revived Manston airport
A revived Manston airport will have a “significant impact” on the number of new homes needed across the isle, according […]
News
Kent Police video reveals risks some drivers will take – including watching a laptop while at the wheel
Kent Police have released a video revealing just some of the dangerous driving incidents they have tackled across the county. […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Theatrical energy in Thanet – small and big
I’m rather a fan of dining out, as there are so many options in dear old Thanet, and just a […]
Business
Kent Police has objected to a temporary licence request for poetry and music nights in Margate
Kent Police has objected to a temporary event licence for a poetry night in Margate. New health and juice venue […]
Business
‘Moving out’ sale begins at Farleys in Ramsgate – marking the end of 90 years in the town
Queues are forming outside Farleys in Chatham Street as the furniture begins its relocation sale. A private view by invitation […]
News
A campaign has been launched to save breastfeeding services in Thanet and Kent
A campaign has been launched against changes to breastfeeding services in Kent. Kent County Council has launched a consultation into […]
Community
Beery Bike Ride kicks off appeal for Westgate dad with motor neurone disease
A charity bike ride in aid of a Westgate dad and grandad took place at the weekend raising thousands of […]
Property
A Cliftonville property has sold at auction for nearly £250,000 over the guide price
A four-storey building in Cliftonville that has stood vacant for years sold at auction for £397,000 – almost a quarter […]
Events
Photos and video: Ramsgate Regatta in action
Ramsgate Regatta has started with yachts filling the harbour and coastline. The official start of Ramsgate Week, and the Regatta, […]
News
Life-sized Antony Gormley sculpture in Margate gets the go-ahead
A life-sized Antony Gormley sculpture on the chalk bed in front of Turner Contemporary has been given planning permission by […]
News
Vandalism at Warre Rec has cost tax-payers over £250 for repairs
A play area fence in Ramsgate that was vandalised on Sunday night has been mended – costing the council £255 […]
News
Crews called to Newington kitchen fire
Fire crews have attended a kitchen fire in Newington. Emergency services were called at 10.40am to a house in Ringold […]
Business
A petition has been launched to save a Broadstairs pub after complaints about ‘ear bleeding’ music
A petition has been launched to save a Broadstairs pub after it was revealed the landlord is due to have […]
News
Travellers at Dane Valley Green have been given notice to quit
Travellers who moved on to Dane Valley Green last week have been served with notice to quit. Eight campers and […]
News
The Army has carried out another controlled explosion of war-time bombs at Cliffsend
Yet another bomb detonation took place at Cliffsend today (July 24). The controlled explosion was made this afternoon and follows […]
Events
Cannon fire marks the official start of Ramsgate Regatta
The official start of Ramsgate Week, and the Regatta, has been marked with the firing of a cannon by mayor […]