News
Petition launched to reopen Western Undercliff toilets
A petition has been launched in a bid to bring toilets at the Western Undercliff back into use. The toilets […]
Month: September 2017
News
The tale of the Thanet Pelvis and why it hangs on a wall at Monkton Nature Reserve
There is a human pelvis hanging in the Monkton Nature Reserve reception building. The skeleton piece is known as the […]
Community
Inner Wheel Club of Margate: Strode Park talk and an appeal for new members
At the first meeting of the new Inner Wheel year President Barbara Copper welcomed those attending and speaker Tracy Lovatt […]
News
Thanet council faces £900k overspend as homelessness crisis increases
Temporary accommodation costs could see Thanet council overspend its 2017/18 budget by £900,000. In a report to Cabinet members Tim […]
Events
East Kent Mencap photographers to launch Wildlife exhibition
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory will house a stunning photography exhibit this month. The exhibition, titled Wildlife, features images taken locally […]
Community
Westgate and Birchington golf ladies raise cash for Porchlight
The Ladies at Westgate & Birchington Golf Club have managed to raise £4474.62 for the charity Porchlight. This year’s Lady Captain, Lisa […]
News
Thug who racially abused and assaulted schoolchildren in Margate is jailed
A man who went on a rampage racially threatening and assaulting almost a dozen young people in Margate has been jailed for […]
News
Man charged following disturbance in Millmead Road
A man has been charged with assault following a report of a disturbance in Margate on Wednesday (September 27). Police […]
Education
Chilton primary’s newest pupils settle into full-time classes
The new Reception class pupils at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate are exploring a world of wonder through gentle learning […]
News
Thanet council plan to sell off Margate’s Fort Road Hotel
Thanet council could put the Fort Road Hotel in Margate up for sale after 22 years of the property laying […]
Events
Plans for new attractions at 2018 Wheels and Fins Festival
Plans are underway for the 2018 Wheels and Fins Festival following the success of this month’s event. The introduction of […]
News
Crews called to tumble dryer fire in St Peters
Crews were called out to a tumble dryer fire in St Peters this afternoon (September 28). Kent Fire and Rescue […]
Galleries
Photos: East Kent Ploughing Match at Quex Park
Birds of prey, ‘have a go’ archery and laser clay shooting were all featured at the 73rd annual East Kent Ploughing […]
Events
Postcard verse given away in Margate to celebrate National Poetry Day
Four wordsmiths from Thanet Poetry Posse gave out 200 postcards in Margate High Street today (September 28) All the cards […]
News
Last chance to have your say on plans to dredge Goodwin Sands
Today (September 28) is the last day for responses in the third public consultation being held by the Marine Management […]
Education
Newington primary makes a bumper harvest gift to the Salvation Army
A bumper crop of gifts have been collected for needy families and individuals by pupils, parents and staff at Newington […]
News
This day in 1870: Victorian author Lewis Carroll visits the Shell Grotto
On this day (September 28) in 1870 Victorian author Lewis Carroll visited the Shello Grotto in Margate. The Alice in […]
News
Explosion in substation caused power cut to Ramsgate properties
A power cut in Ramsgate last night through to this morning (September 27-28) was caused by an explosion in a […]
News
Cannabis plants have been found in a Cliftonville property
Police have arrested a man after finding cannabis plants at a property in Cliftonville. Officers from the Divisional Support Unit were on […]
News
More than 2,000 Ramsgate properties hit by power cut
A power cut has affected 2039 Ramsgate properties. An underground electricity cable faulted on UK Power Networks high voltage network, […]
News
Emergency services training exercise at Arlington House
Emergency services have been at Arlington House in All Saints Avenue this evening (September 27) for a routine training exercise. […]
News
Can you help find missing Ramsgate pup Jack?
An appeal is being made to help find a puppy who went missing in Ramsgate yesterday (September 26). Border Collie […]
Events
Award-winning theatre company 1927 will celebrate new Margate home with show Golem
A clever and thought-provoking show that blends handmade animation, claymation, live music and performance is coming to Margate. Theatre company 1927 […]
News
‘Heinous’ abuser jailed for sex offences against children
A 43-year-old man has been jailed for six years after he pleaded guilty to child sex offences between 2015 and 2016. Colin Fisher, […]
News
Police investigate spate of Broadstairs beach hut burglaries
Kent Police is investigating a spate of beach hut burglaries in Viking Bay. A beach hut was broken into between […]
Events
Margate Winter Gardens named in top ten ‘most beautiful UK gig venues’
Margate Winter Gardens has been named as one of the UK’s top ten most beautiful gig venues. BBC Music remarks […]
Sport
Victory over Lewes for Thanet Wanderers
THANET WANDERERS RUFC 45 – 12 LEWES RFC There were eight changes in Wanderers squad compared to that which had […]
News
Dane Valley targeted by suspected arsonists twice in four hours
Police have been notified following two suspected arsons in Dane Valley last night and in the early hours of this […]
News
Hospitals Trust pledge to improve Margate and Ashford emergency care is underway with £800k scheme
An £800,000 project making the departments at Ashford and Margate hospitals more fit for purpose is underway and due to […]
News
Lorry park plan for Ramsgate Port
Ramsgate Port could be used as a ‘temporary’ truck and coach park – for two years. A planning application has […]