Sport
10-man Gate team draw against Worthing
Full Time: Margate 1 Worthing 1 A battle between 10 man Margate and Worthing FC resulted in honours at Hartsdown […]
Month: March 2018
Events
Turner Contemporary Summer exhibition to explore ‘Animals & Us’
This Summer Turner Contemporary presents Animals & Us, a major exhibition exploring artists’ reflections on the relationship between humans and […]
Community
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visits Birchington Parish
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, has been visiting all the parishes in Thanet during Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, […]
News
Warning issued after woman reports attack in Cliftonville alleyway
A warning has been issued after a reported assault on a 27-year-old woman in Cliftonville. The woman’s mother-in-law, who has […]
Opinion
Seb Reilly: Highway Star
As a writer, my job is to tell stories. Some are true, others I make up, but they are all […]
News
Two men fled scene of Margate crash which left postman in hospital and a family jammed inside car
Police have confirmed that two men, a driver and passenger, fled the scene of a crash in Margate that left […]
Business
New lease of life for former Margate venue as brothers open Cafe Darcy
Two brothers have given the former Kalli’s café in Margate a new lease of life. Kevin and Darren Barrett took […]
News
Consultation on hyper-acute stroke unit proposal is extended
A consultation on changes to stroke services, which could mean the closure of the unit at QEQM Hospital in Margate, […]
News
Top county council officer quits £155k post after just 6 months
A senior Kent County Council officer has quit her £155,000 per year post after just six months. Anu Singh was […]
Sport
Broadstairs Cricket Club narrowly beaten to Lord’s indoor championship top spot
Broadstairs Cricket Club were runners-up at the Lord’s Final of the ECB Indoor National Club Championship after being narrowly beaten […]
News
Fire crews called to Margate flats after reports of an ‘explosion’
Fire crews were called to Margate this evening (March 30) following reports of an ‘explosion.’ Crews attended at flats in […]
Events
Hundreds turn out to see ‘Golden Arrow’ steam train in Thanet
Despite the awful weather conditions spirits weren’t dampened as hundreds of people turned to witness the arrival of the ‘Golden […]
News
Huge Everyday Plastic photo unveiled at Dreamland
A giant billboard photograph showing a collection of plastic waste over one year has been unveiled at Dreamland. Everyday Plastic’ […]
Business
Former Broadstairs bank to become Papa John’s pizza takeaway
An application to open a pizza takeaway in a former Broadstairs bank has been approved. Papa John’s (GB) pizza store […]
Events
Music showcase at The Goose to raise cash for Henry Mallett’s Paralympic dressage dream
An afternoon of music from isle-based Seaside Sessions is being held at The Goose in Ramsgate today (March 30). The […]
Education
A Wonka wonderland at Newington Community Primary School
Where else would you find the Trunchbull’s humungous chocolate cake, Matilda’s library, the BFG’s giant boots, George making marvellous science […]
Education
Cliftonville primary pupils fantastic Easter hat creations
Pupils at Cliftonville Primary School created amazing hats for their Easter parade. Children in Reception and Key stage 1 crafted […]
News
Man taken to hospital after being hit by car in Margate
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Margate. Kent Police was called to […]
News
Travellers who set up at Dreamland car park have moved on ahead of a court hearing
Travellers who set up on Dreamland car park on Monday (March 26) have moved on. Around 10 caravans and vehicles […]
News
Thanet council takes 34 people to court for littering and spitting offences
Thanet council has taken 34 people to court for littering after they failed to pay fixed penalty fines. The prosecutions […]
News
10 questions answered by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Royal Victoria Pavilion Q&A
It was standing room only at Ramsgate’s Royal Victoria Pavilion on Tuesday, as more than 200 people eagerly anticipated the […]
News
Ramsgate dad Rick Howells gets ready to take on London Marathon challenge
Ramsgate dad-of-one and stepdad-of-two, Rick Howells is getting set to take on the 26.2 mile London Marathon next month (April) […]
News
Police investigate suspected arson at Margate’s Invicta House
Police investigating a suspected arson after firefighters were called to yet another rubbish chute blaze at Invicta House in Margate […]
Sport
Nine goal thriller in Bluebirds vs Maidstone match
Margate Ladies FC (Bluebirds) hit lucky in the opening few minutes of their latest match after a cracking cross from […]
News
Help needed to give Westgate lad with life-limiting condition and his family an extra Christmas – in June
A Westgate family will be having two Christmases this year and are appealing for people to help them by sending […]
News
Fire crews carry out training exercise at Ramsgate towerblock
Kent Fire and Rescue Service carried out a routine training exercise in Ramsgate tonight (March 28). Crews were at Kennedy […]
News
MP Craig Mackinlay raises closure of Church Hill dental practice in the House of Commons
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has today (March 28) called on Prime Minister Theresa May to encourage the appropriate NHS […]
News
Bethesda Medical Centre project gains £2.5 million government grant
The government has announced £19.5 million in funding for projects by the NHS in Kent and Medway – including £2.5million […]
Community
Youth cancer charity’s Easter gift from The Gym at Westwood Cross
Throughout March, staff and members at The Gym Thanet in Westwood Cross have been collecting Easter Eggs to donate to […]
Education
Sleep challenge marks last Newington primary event for teacher Hanna Beech
A sleep challenge encouraging children to get into a regular bedtime routine to make sure they are raring to go […]