Events
Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour has been recording in Margate
Presenters from Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour have been recording in Margate. Michelle Dewberry, Margate resident Gemma Cairney and Gia Milinovich […]
Month: July 2017
News
Double birthday celebration for Westgate lass Chelsea – and her ‘birth’ balloon!
Today is a double birthday celebration for Westgate lass Chelsea Monks and, erm, her balloon! The social media worker is […]
Events
Quex Estate tells visitors to ‘get lost!’
The Quex Park maize maze challenge is back. Bringing the maze craze to the historical country estate, staff will unravel […]
Sport
Thanet pupils gets ready to take part in a Table Tennis record attempt – and you can join in
Thanet schools will be taking up the challenge for National Table Tennis day next week. Pupils at St George’s and […]
Education
Pupils from Upton, Chilton and Ramsgate Arts have held a joint meeting
The first meeting of the joint school councils from Upton Junior, Chilton Primary and Ramsgate Arts Primary has taken place […]
News
A man has been charged with Cliftonville murder
Kent Police officers investigating a murder in Margate have charged a man. Aurimas Vilius, 24, of Cornwall Gardens has been charged with […]
Events
By The Sea at Dreamland announces second artist line-up
A second wave of artists performing at Dreamland’s By The Sea festival has been announced. Back for its third year […]
Events
Everything you need to know for the Battles For Victory event in Ramsgate this weekend
A rare chance to see the only big band performing the music of Glenn Miller that has direct family links […]
Events
Get batting with England cricket board event at the Ramsgate Festival
The England & Wales Cricket Board will be involved in a sporting event at the Ramsgate Festival this month. Magna […]
News
Safety measures are to be installed at Margate’s Stone Pier two years after the death of Margate man Kim Marchant
Safety railings and lighting will be installed on Margate’s Stone Pier. The 220 metres of new hand railings will be […]
Business
A new community kitchen business will take over Cliffsend Store – selling healthy meals from just 70p
The Cliffsend Village Store, which closed last weekend after 16 years of trading, will become the depot of a new […]
Business
RiverOak Strategic Partners strike deal with Securitas for Manston fire and safety contract
The firm proposing to reopen Manston airport as an air freight hub with associated business aviation and passenger services, has […]
News
A man arrested in Cliftonville murder investigation has been released without charge
A 54-year-old man arrested as part of a murder investigation has been released without charge. The man from Margate was […]
Events
All things nautical with the Ramsgate Seadog mini-fest
A mini-festival within a festival is launching in Ramsgate this month. The Ramsgate Seadog is part of the Ramsgate Festival, […]
Events
It’s time for the Margate Festival – and here are some of the highlights
Art, exhibitions, performances, workshops and talks will all be on offer at this year’s Margate Festival. Festival producers Threshold Studios, Kent County […]
News
Woman taken to hospital following Ramsgate crash
A woman has been taken to hospital for checks following a crash in Ramsgate this afternoon (July 4). Fire crews […]
News
A rapist who attacked a school girl in Cliftonville on New Year’s Day is jailed
A rapist who attacked a 15-year-old girl after driving her to a secluded car park in Margate has been jailed […]
News
Third man arrested in Cliftonville murder investigation
A third man has now been arrested in connection with a murder in Margate. Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate […]
News
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay and two aides to stand trial over election spending allegations next month
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay and two staff have appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court to answer charges of illegal election […]
Sport
Broadstairs 2nd XI take on Hayes
In the final game week before the second matches are played, Broadstairs welcomed top of the table Hayes. Stand in […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI rescue fishing boat in distress
Ramsgate lifeboat has rescued a fishing boat this morning (July 4). The crew were called out at 10.55am to a […]
News
Two arrested in murder investigation following discovery of a man’s body in Cliftonville
Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate officers investigating a murder in Margate have arrested two men. A 54-year-old man from […]
Property
Have your say on plans for a Westwood Village
Plans for a housing and retail estate at Westwood will go on display at two events this week. Investment company […]
News
Kent Fire and Rescue is carrying out tower block safety checks in Thanet
Routine safety checks are being carried on high-rise blocks in Thanet, and Kent, following the Grenfell Tower disaster last month. […]
Events
Blockbuster movie Dunkirk will put Thanet’s World War II history on the big screen
Thanet’s World War Two connections will be in the public eye once more with the release of a blockbuster movie […]
News
Couple’s joy at arrival of ‘Dreamland baby’ Ivy Violet
When Stacey Umbers visited Dreamland on June 24 little did she know the only ride she’d be getting was to […]
News
Police appeal for witnesses after a woman is found unconscious in Ramsgate
A woman was found unconscious in Hereson Road, Ramsgate, yesterday (July 2). The woman, in her 20s, was found on […]
News
Fire crews rescue two people trapped following car crash in Broadstairs
Two people trapped in cars following a crash in Broadstairs have been rescued by fire crews. Emergency services were called […]
Events
This is why a convoy of black taxis have been spotted in Margate
The Albany Taxi Charity in London has arrived at Dreamland Margate. A convoy of 40 black cabs today (July 3) […]
News
A car submerged by the tide at Margate has finally been rescued
A car that was trapped by the tide at Margate yesterday has been pulled back out of the water. The […]