News
Emergency services at scene of St Peter’s Road collision
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in St Peter’s Road. The incident, towards the Broadstairs end of […]
Month: August 2017
News
A Lee Jeans crew has been filming in Margate
Film crews in Margate today (August 31) have been shooting scenes for Lee Jeans. The film is expected to be […]
News
Three school-age boys have been arrested after police found a stolen car dumped in Ramsgate
Three teenagers have been arrested after officers recovered a stolen car in Ramsgate. In the early hours of this morning […]
Community
QEQM Rainbow Ward gets a boost from the Westgate United Services Club
Westgate United Services Club has donated a fabulous £2,105 to the children’s Rainbow Ward at QEQM Hospital in Margate. The […]
News
Five Thanet developments that never got off the ground
On Tuesday (August 29) Ramsgate celebrated the opening of the new Wetherspoon pub, the Royal Victoria Pavilion, which has brought […]
News
The family of talented artist and musician Paul Butters pay tribute to “gifted, loved young man”
The family of gifted artist and musician Paul Butters from Ramsgate have paid a touching tribute following his death just […]
Sport
Invite to the Thanet Wanderers Rugby Club open day
Thanet Wanderers Rugby Club is holding a community open day on Sunday, September 17 from 10am to 1pm. This traditional […]
Community
Celebrity hairdresser Marcello teams up with the Addington Street Fair for Oasis fundraiser
Be a cut above the rest and help a vital Thanet charity at the same time during this weekend’s Addington […]
News
Police investigation into spate of graffiti damage in Birchington
Police officers investigating a report of criminal damage in Birchington are appealing for witnesses. Kent Police received a report that […]
Events
The Ravensgate Arms dedicates its opening night to fundraise in memory of Paul Butters
The Ravensgate Arms in Ramsgate will dedicate its pop-up opening night tomorrow (August 31) to the memory of former employee […]
News
A road in Ramsgate is closed following a “multiple vehicle” crash
Police have closed a road in Ramsgate following a crash involving six cars. Police officers and ambulance staff are currently […]
News
Trial date set for former Thanet councillor Helen Smith but another delay for Konnor Collins
Former councillor Helen Smith will stand trial at Canterbury Crown Court on Monday (September 4) on charges of theft, assault […]
Events
A Ramsgate traffic light engineer has competed in the world bog snorkelling championships
Ramsgate has been represented at a world championship competition – for bog snorkelling. Resident Dave Fuller took up the challenge […]
Community
Margate 5-year-old Lilly-Mae Buckley scoops seventh place in world street dance championships
A five-year-old from Margate has scooped seventh place in a world dance contest – less than a year after she […]
News
Ramsgate woman sentenced for making 999 hoax calls
A 39-year-old Ramsgate woman has been sentenced by magistrates for making hoax 999 calls. Charlotte Jaquiline Walkinshaw was sentenced on […]
News
Police called to death of father of teenager who tragically died at Herne Bay rail station
The father of teenager Taiyah Peebles, who tragically died on rail tracks at Herne Bay last month, has been found […]
News
Police called to report of man’s death in Ramsgate
Kent Police officers were called to Wellington Crescent on Sunday to a report of a man’s death. Police say the […]
News
Former Thanet councillors Konnor Collins and Helen Smith due in court today
Former Thanet councillors Helen Smith and Konnor Collins – listed as Kevin and also known as Kevan – are due […]
Business
The former Thanet Gazette building in Margate will be converted to include a gallery, cafe and studios
The former isle of Thanet Gazette building in Margate will be converted into offices a cafe/restaurant, Pilates and Yoga studio […]
Sport
Broadstairs CC 1st team miss out on promotion despite Gore Court win
Broadstairs CC 1st XI Despite a thrilling 5 run win away to Gore Court on Saturday, a win for St […]
News
Emergency services called to a child knocked down in Ramsgate
Emergency services were called to King Street in Ramsgate yesterday (August 28) after a child was knocked down by a […]
Property
Customers of a proposed seven-storey hotel in Cliftonville will be encouraged to leave the car at home
Customers of a proposed seven-storey high hotel in Cliftonville will be encouraged to travel to the venue by public transport. […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Nerds rule the planet
I was accused of being a nerd the other day. I was surprised, as I thought everyone knew that already. […]
Galleries
Photos: Thousands visit Ramsgate seafront festival fun
Thousands of people turned out for the Ramsgate Seaside Rocks Festival this Bank Holiday weekend. The event, organised by The […]
News
Dinosaur surprise for shoppers at Westwood Cross
Prankster Aaron Crascall surprised shoppers at Westwood Cross last week when he turned up with a dinosaur! The 34-year-old comedian […]
Events
More than 1,000 classic and vintage vehicles will be at the Palm Bay OhSoRetroShow
Classic and retro car enthusiasts will be able to check out more than 1,000 vehicles at this year’s OhSoRetroShow in […]
Business
These photos show how much the Royal Victoria Pavilion has been transformed for the official opening
Tomorrow (August 29) at 8am Mayor of Ramsgate Cllr Trevor Shonk and the Mayoress Mandy Shonk will officially opens Wetherspoon’s […]
News
Ramsgate seafront – and Royal Victoria Pavilion pre-opening – hit by power cut
Punters with tickets to have food and drinks at a pre-opening for the Royal Victoria Pavilion today (August 27) were […]
Community
Three hens have been discovered on a beach in Broadstairs
If you are missing three hens then give RSPCA Thanet branch a call. The animal charity has posted a notice […]
Community
Thanet’s Pilgrims Hospice receives good rating from health watchdog
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded Pilgrims Hospice in Thanet a ‘Good’ rating across all areas – praising the […]