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Your photos: Thanet in May
Isle photographers have been busy capturing the isle in the sun – and at dusk – as we make our […]
Month: May 2018
News
NHS staff will be withdrawn from Westbrook House care centre
NHS staff will be withdrawn from Westbrook House care centre from next month (June). The centre, in Canterbury Road, provides […]
News
Mr Ramsgate – Ralph Hoult – mingles with stars at Buckingham Palace OBE ceremony
Mr Ramsgate – aka Ralph Hoult – has been mingling with the stars at Buckingham Palace while attending the investiture […]
News
Shakespeare on the Beach is heading to Margate
Shakespeare on the Beach returns to Margate in July with a production of Measure for Measure. Changeling Theatre, with funding […]
News
Bank holiday sunshine brings visitors – and rubbish – to isle beaches and proms
Glorious bank holiday weather has brought crowds to beaches across the isle – boosting trade but also resulting in rubbish […]
Sport
East Kent Football Club and Soccer School invite for new players
East Kent Football Club and Soccer School, based at St George’s school in Broadstairs, have just finished their first full […]
Events
Thanet musicians pick up Giggles-Ent awards
Thanet bands and musicians have picked up gongs at the Giggles-Ent awards. The Thanet-based promotions group gives a platform to […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Dipping a toe at the Margate Bookie festival
I made a rare sojourn into Margate on Sunday afternoon, which isn’t something you’ll often hear me say. I had […]
Events
What you need to know about Thronefest at Quex Park
Jousting, Ravens, a 16ft dragon and stars from the HBO series Game of Thrones will all be heading to Quex […]
Events
9 Thanet spots to enjoy the sun away from the crowds
It’s been a glorious weekend and there is still one more lovely day of freedom with Bank Holiday Monday. If […]
Community
Thanet community news: Westgate litter pick, collections, MGs, TOFFS and more
Westgate Against Rubbish and 1st Westgate Beavers The youngsters of 1st Westgate Beavers turned out in force this morning (May […]
Sport
Resounding home win for Broadstairs Cricket Club 1st team
Broadstairs 1st XI got the 2018 season off to a flying start with a resounding home victory over Chestfield featuring […]
Education
Drapers Mills pupil Karina scoops first prize at Turner Contemporary competition
A Year 5 pupil from Drapers Mills primary in Margate has won first place in the Turner Contemporary’s prestigious Art […]
Events
Comedian Jason Manford brings ‘Muddle Class’ to Margate
An extra Margate date has been added to the 2018 tour for comedy star Jason Manford. His ‘Muddle Class’ show […]
Opinion
Seb Reilly: Non-disposal agreement
Last weekend my old washing machine broke down. It was mid-spin and out of nowhere came this enormous bang, and […]
Events
A 19th century steam-powered ride is in full swing at Broadstairs May Fair
The sun is out and there is still plenty of time left to enjoy a ride on the steam powered […]
Property
Green light for Funicular Coffee House at former Viking Bay shelter site
Permission has been granted to convert the seafront shelter, former toilets and lift off Victoria Parade at Viking Bay in […]
Events
Ziggy’s rooftop bar reopens – and free Mojitos on offer at official launch
Ziggy’s rooftop bar in Margate reopens today (May 5). The bar in Marine Terrace closed for the winter last October. […]
News
Permission granted for Dreamland’s 39 metre Sky Tower ride
Permission has been granted by Thanet council for the new 39 metre Sky Tower ride to be installed at Dreamland. […]
Property
Twelve homes plan for former Margate railway cutting
Twelve more homes could be built along Nash Court Road in Margate following the submission of a planning application. The […]
Opinion
Melissa Todd: Why inflict pain on the ones you say you love?
Life is brutal. It damages us all. No escape, no exceptions. It’s how we deal with the damage that counts. […]
Education
Chilton primary celebrates Ofsted praise for ‘high expectations’
Chilton staff, governors, pupils and families at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate are celebrating after “the best possible Ofsted”. The […]
Property
Broadstairs bar, diner and guest house lease on the market
A Broadstairs restaurant and guest house lease is on the market for £95,000. Brooklyn bar and diner and the Bay […]
Events
Royal wedding celebrations planned for Westwood Cross
Shoppers at Westwood Cross can visit a regal-themed pop up park in the week leading up to the royal wedding. […]
News
Utility room destroyed in Broadstairs fire
A utility room at a Broadstairs home has been destroyed in a fire today (May 4) Fire crews were called […]
News
Emergency services called to person hit by a car in Ramsgate
Police and ambulance crews are currently on the scene of an accident in Ramsgate involving a car and a pedestrian. […]
Community
Casino quiz night raises funds for East Kent Mencap
A charity quiz night has raised more than £250 for local learning disability charity, East Kent Mencap. The event was […]
News
Mayor calls for more policing after vandal smashes windows of businesses in Ramsgate
A vandal smashed windows of several businesses in Ramsgate’s York Street last night (May 3). Windows at Obsessions hairdressers, Corby’s […]
Events
Luke’s Legacy gift to youth cancer charity – and this year’s big events
Members of Luke’s Legacy, a trust set up in memory of former Hartsdown teacher Luke Williams, have made a donation […]
Events
Foam, inflatables and fancy dress promised at Ramsgate’s It’s A Knockout challenge
Teams of friends, families and businesses will be taking part in Pilgrims Hospices It’s A Knockout challenge in Ramsgate this […]
