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Thanet residents targeted by bogus Met Police scam
Four Thanet residents were the intended victims of a courier fraud scam on Tuesday (December 19). The victims from Broadstairs […]
Year: 2017
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Emergency crews respond to medical incident in Cliftonville
Emergency crews in Cliftonville this afternoon were responding to a medical incident. A woman was taken to hospital following the […]
Property
A manor house in Broadstairs could be demolished to make way for 9 homes
A proposal to demolish North Foreland Manor in Broadstairs and replace it with nine homes has been submitted to Thanet […]
Community
Pilgrims Hospice nurse Jo named as Westwood Cross Christmas treat winner after ‘difficult year’
A search by Westwood Cross shopping centre to find a special Thanet family deserving of a magical Christmas has ended […]
News
Man arrested in connection with armed police ‘raid’ in Ramsgate
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Ramsgate attended by armed police on Tuesday (December 19). […]
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Alcohol control order on public drinking in Thanet now in force
A Public Spaces Protection order (PSPO) for alcohol control across the whole isle – with the exception of Monkton and […]
News
Ramsgate bookie robbers jailed
Robbers who left staff and customers in Coral in Ramsgate terrified have been jailed for up to five years. Liam […]
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Visit Thanet in country’s top three tourism teams in social media index
Tourism website Visit Thanet has been rated as one of the best in country. It came top in the South […]
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Tales from a ‘Penny Dreadful’: A Ramsgate murder in 1903
Crime writer and Cardiff University professor Jan Bondeson is the author of a book of 56 Victorian cases of murder […]
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Planning Inspectorate overturns council refusal for Garlinge development of 24 homes
A decision by Thanet council to refuse planning permission for 24 houses to be built on land off Briary Close […]
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Crews called to industrial unit fire in Ramsgate
Emergency crews have been called to a fire at an industrial unit in Princes Road, Ramsgate. Crews received a 999 […]
Opinion
Melissa Todd: Astonished to be enjoying the Christmas spirit
First Christmas under the same roof with my new husband! Ah, the sweet mingling of traditions, families and memories: the […]
Community
Thanet Lifeguard Club members brave their December dip
Members of the Thanet Lifeguard Club have braved the chilly waters for a December dip at Westbrook beach. Festive greetings […]
Business
Pub giant Wetherspoon apologises to Broadstairs microbrewer over ‘fork handles’ dispute
The owner of one of the UK’s smallest microbreweries is toasting success after an apology from pub chain giant Wetherspoon […]
News
Armed police called to Ramsgate ‘disturbance’
Armed police were called to a property in Ramsgate yesterday (December 19). A Kent Police spokesman said officers attended an […]
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A woman removed from the rail track at Margate train station has been arrested
A 34 year old woman remains in custody after being arrested for trespassing on rail tracks at Margate station. British […]
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A Margate man whose controlling behaviour made a prisoner of his former partner has been jailed
A Margate man has been jailed for controlling behaviour over his former partner which included locking the bedroom door at night […]
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Man arrested on assault charge following Margate ‘disturbance’
A 28 year old man was arrested on suspicion of assault in Margate yesterday (December 19) following reports of a […]
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Tribute paid to Ramsgate dad and BXUK rider Michael Terraforte
Shocked friends have paid tribute to Ramsgate dad and BXUK rider Michael Terraforte following the discovery of his body yesterday […]
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Manston site developers SHP to hold community and council presentations
The firm hoping to develop the former Manston airport site will be giving presentations to parish councils and other community […]
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Police at scene of Broadstairs crash
Police are at the scene of a crash in Broadstairs. Two vehicles are involved in the incident that was reported […]
News
A man’s body has been found by the A299 Thanet Way
Emergency services discovered a man’s body on land off the A299 Thanet Way this morning (December 18). Some eight police […]
Community
Big Sing and East Kent Mencap choir entertain Westwood Cross shoppers
Members of Thanet Big Sing Choir and East Kent Mencap have performed a carol service for shoppers at Westwood Cross. […]
News
Demolition of Star Lane Gate House cottage did have ‘in principle’ permission
Thanet council has confirmed that demolition of the former crossing keeper’s cottage in Star Lane did have permission to go […]
News
Vile former Ramsgate foster carer who raped and abused five children is jailed
A former foster carer from Ramsgate who sexually abused and raped five children over an 11 year period has been jailed for […]
Events
23 fantastic Thanet events we enjoyed in 2017
We are coming to the close of 2017 and what an amazing year for events it has been. There is […]
News
Convicted Margate sex offender who stalked nursery worker is jailed
A convicted sex offender from Margate who stalked a nursery school worked has been jailed for four years. Ricky Neville, 49, […]
News
Thanet Way closed off both ways at Ramsgate exit – emergency services at the scene
Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident on the Thanet Way. There are reports of up to […]
Education
Northdown Primary has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted inspectors
Northdown Primary in Margate has been ordered to improve following a two day visit from Ofsted inspectors. The school, in […]
Community
Free family fun day and lunch to be held at Hartsdown Academy
A free family fun day and lunch will be held at Hartsdown Academy on December 28. Pupils in years 5 […]
