News
Police release woman arrested in Margate after a postman was hit by a car
A woman arrested on suspicion of drink-driving yesterday (January 6) after a postman was struck by a car in Margate, […]
Month: January 2018
Business
Free taster sessions ahead of Union studio opening at former Thanet Gazette building
A weekend of free, 20-minute taster classes will be held at a new fitness and community studio, specialising mainly in […]
Community
Owner’s plea for help to find exotic cat missing from its Ramsgate home
The Ramsgate owner of an exotic cat which has been missing since December 27 is appealing for help to find […]
Sport
Youngsters invited to join Yo Street Zone panna football club in Thanet
A Thanet street football club is planning a fourth Panna event at Dreamland this year. Yo Street Zone, which had […]
Opinion
Alan Munns: Some Ramsgate property more affordable than before 2007/08 crash
My research shows that certain types of Ramsgate property are more affordable today than before the 2007/08 credit crunch. Roll […]
News
‘Stranded’ seal spotted at Minnis Bay
A seal has been spotted on the beach at Minnis Bay. Members of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue team […]
News
Woman arrested and postman flown to London hospital following incident in Margate
A man has been flown to King’s hospital in London after being hit by a vehicle in Margate this morning […]
News
Part of a Margate road has been closed by police and air ambulance are at the scene
Part of College Road in Margate has been closed by police. Officers are at the scene of a traffic incident […]
News
RSPCA appeal after two rabbits found dumped in Westgate
Thanet branch RSPCA is appealing for information after two rabbits were found abandoned in Westgate yesterday (January 5). A woman […]
News
RiverOak Strategic Partners latest Manston consultation dates and events
The firm aiming to bring aviation back to Manston airport will hold two public consultation events this month. RiverOak Strategic […]
News
Teenager pleads guilty to Margate knife and drug dealing offences
A teenager has pleaded guilty to knife and drug dealing offences after being arrested in Margate. The charges relate to […]
Education
Upton, Chilton and Ramsgate Arts pupils carry out fact-finding tour
Pupils from the joint council of Viking Academy Trust – made up of Upton Junior, Chilton Primary and Ramsgate Arts […]
News
Mum’s relief after Thanet council clear ‘disgusting’ alley outside her Margate home
A Margate alleyway overflowing with debris has been cleared after The Isle of Thanet News yesterday revealed the frustration of […]
News
Duo arrested in Margate on drug dealing charges
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in Margate. Police on patrol in Margate stopped two people seen […]
News
Artist Tracey Emin submits plans for studio and flat at former Thanet Press site
Artist Tracey Emin has submitted a planning application to convert part of the former Thanet Press site in Margate into […]
News
Broadstairs’ snowboarder secures place in 2018 Pyeong Chang Paralympic Games
Former East Kent College student James Barnes-Miller has scooped a place on the GB Paralympic team competing in South Korea […]
News
Child taken to hospital after being struck by car in Ramsgate
A young girl was taken to hospital yesterday (January 4) after being struck by a car. Kent Police was called […]
Sport
Margate FC announce Post-16 academy manager
Margate Football Club’s First Team Manager Steve Watt will be managing the Post-16 Academy First Team. The news follows the […]
News
A Margate family wade through this disgusting mess every time they open their front door
Margate mum of two Michaela Pocock and her eight year old daughter have to wade through this appalling mess every […]
News
Margate mental health support group secures 2018 funding
Mental health support group SpeakUpCIC has not had its funding withdrawn by Kent County Council. The group, based in Margate […]
News
Car crashes into lamp post in Broadstairs
Police have attended a road accident in Broadstairs after a car hit a lamp post. Officers were called to St Peters […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils get into the groove with East Kent College
Pupils at Ramsgate Arts Primary School are getting into the groove exploring a wide range of music in their lessons. […]
News
A prolific Thanet shoplifter has been jailed
A prolific thief who stole £1,000 worth of goods from shops and supermarkets in Thanet has been jailed for 12 months. Reece […]
Education
Seven sets of twins have joined Upton Juniors – Again!
When Upton Junior School in Broadstairs welcomed seven sets of twins into Year 3 in September 2015 it was regarded […]
News
Oasis Domestic Abuse Service urges government rethink on removing housing benefit for refuges
Margate’s Oasis Domestic Abuse Service and Labour Party women officers and councillors across Kent are urging the government to rethink […]
News
A wartime aircraft simulator has now been completed at the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum in Manston
The Spitfire Museum now has a working Spitfire simulator where people can experience what it was like to fly the […]
News
Broadstairs’ family’s near miss as strong winds fell 35ft tree
A Broadstairs family had a narrow escape this morning (January 3) when a 35ft Eucalyptus tree was felled in their […]
News
Council obtains court order to remove squatters from St Peter’s garages
Squatters have been moved on from garages in St Peter’s. Thanet council served a trespass notice on a homeless group […]
News
Southern Water applies for drought order due to low levels at Bewl
Southern Water is applying to the Environment Agency for a drought permit. The company says the order is to allow […]
Business
Matalan store at Westwood Retail Park to ‘downsize’
The Matalan store at Westwood is to ‘downsize’. Permission has been given for the unit, on Westwood Retail Park, to […]
