Events
Hawkwind to play Dreamland gig
Rock band Hawkwind will be bringing their own special brand of psychedelic, space chaos to Hall By The Sea at […]
Month: May 2018
News
Hotel and wedding venue proposal for Ramsgate’s Sailors Church and Smack Boys Home
The Smack Boys Home and Sailors Church at Ramsgate harbour could become a hotel and wedding venue if a government […]
Education
Dane Court student expelled and arrested over MDMA drug dealing at school accusation
Parents of pupils at Dane Court grammar in Broadstairs have been informed today (May 10) that a male Sixth Form […]
News
1,071 fixed penalty notices issued in 6 months in Thanet council litter clampdown
Thanet District Council’s clampdown on litter bugs has resulted in 1,071 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) being issued for littering, spitting […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI call out to assist guard ship following engine room fire
Ramsgate RNLI assisted a guard ship making its way to Ramsgate harbour following a fire this morning (May 10). Crew […]
Education
Ramsgate primary pupils get creative at writing workshops
Weird, wonderful, magical and mystical ideas for a wide variety of creatures, situations and places have been created by young […]
News
Tribute paid following death of ‘feisty’ Thanet councillor Alan Howes
Tribute has been made to Thanet Independent Councillor Alan Howes who died, aged 72, following a collapse last night (May […]
Property
Former Swiss Cottage pub in Ramsgate is up for sale
The former Braces pub in Ramsgate is back on the property market. The King Street site – – formerly The […]
News
Ramsgate Town Council’s bid to buy Effingham Street fire station
Ramsgate Town Council is in talks over the sale of the current fire station in Effingham Street. The authority has […]
News
Appeal launched to help mum of cyclist seriously injured in St Peter’s crash
An appeal has been launched to help the mum of a young man seriously injured in a road incident in […]
News
Police called to overturned trailer of cabbages in Broadstairs
Police were called to Broadstairs this afternoon (May 9) after a trailer full of cabbages overturned in Bromstone Road. The […]
News
Police investigating sexual offence against a teenager in Ramsgate release CCTV image
Detectives investigating a reported sexual offence in Ramsgate have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able […]
News
Hundreds sign petition protesting at new Minnis Bay parking charges
A petition launched in protest at parking charges proposed for currently free to use spaces in Minnis Bay has gained […]
Education
Upton pupils on a mission to Mars
Blast off – space cadets have undergone ‘astronaut training’ to make sure they are fit for their Mission to Mars. […]
News
QEQM has a new vintage day room to help people living with dementia
East Kent Hospitals has unveiled a new day room for people living with dementia at QEQM. The St Augustine’s day […]
Events
4 new music events taking place at Dreamland this Summer
Dreamland has announced four new music events taking place at the park this Summer. Events will include a New York […]
News
New NHS company to take over cleaning, catering and portering services in East Kent Hospitals
Cleaning, catering and portering services in East Kent Hospitals, currently run by Serco, will transfer to a new NHS-owned organisation […]
Education
Newington little ones get into the groove with djembe drumming
The beat goes on when it comes to learning new skills for even the youngest children at Newington Community Primary […]
News
Police called to welfare concern report in Margate
Police were called to a report of concern for a man’s welfare in Margate yesterday (May 8). Five police were […]
Events
British composer brings world premiere to Broadstairs
Broadstairs is to host an evening of classical music at York Street Methodist Church on Friday May 11 that includes […]
News
Cyclist suffers serious injuries in St Peter’s crash with coach
A cyclist in his 20s suffered serious injuries in a crash with a coach yesterday (May 8). Police, ambulance and […]
News
Emergency services called to St Peter’s
Emergency services have been called to a road incident in St Peter’s. Crews were called to Beacon Road at around […]
Galleries
Photos: Thanet’s rich wildlife
Thanet is known for its sandy beaches and bays but the isle is also rich with wildlife. Monkton Nature Reserve […]
Events
Talks underway to bring Tall Ships to Ramsgate for royal harbour anniversary
The Tall Ships could be sailing into Ramsgate once again following discussions between Thanet council and Ramsgate regeneration group members. […]
News
Police warning following spate of Thanet moped thefts
Police are warning Thanet moped owners to make sure their vehicles are secure following a spate of thefts. More than […]
News
Court date for man ‘tasered’ by police officers in Margate
A man who was apparently tasered by police officers in Margate yesterday (May 7) has been bailed to appear before […]
News
Six arrested at anti-Israeli weapons protest in Broadstairs
Six protesters have been arrested following a demonstration at Instro Precision in Broadstairs. Protesters from Kent and further afield chained […]
News
Development Consent Order application for Manston airport ‘temporarily’ withdrawn
The firm aiming to bring aviation back to Manston airport has withdrawn a Development Consent Order (DCO) submission submitted to […]
News
Stone Hill Park submit enhanced plans for Manston airport site
Enhanced planning proposals for homes, business and leisure on the Manston airport site have been submitted to Thanet District Council […]
News
Man ‘tasered’ by police officers in Margate
Police officers appear to have tasered a man in Margate. Officers had stopped several vehicles at the Canterbury Road roundabout […]
