Opinion
Seb Reilly: We could be heroes
When we think of heroes, we often mention the Armed Forces, or emergency responders like the police, fire service or […]
Month: June 2018
Events
Double dose of Quadrophenia heading to Thanet
Epic 1979 film Quadrophenia, starring Phil Daniels and featuring Sting, is being brought back to life with not one but […]
News
A Ramsgate street has been taped off by police following a serious assault
An area in Ramsgate has been taped off and a man airlifted to a London hospital following a serious assault […]
News
Margate businesses forced to fork out for portable loos as council toilets remain shut
Margate seafront businesses have been forced to fork out for portable loos due to Thanet council facilities being shut. The […]
Property
Ramsgate High Street sites to be auctioned
An eyesore plot of land in Ramsgate High Street that has lain derelict for around a decade will go up […]
News
Ramsgate and Margate RNLI called to report of 8 people cut off by the tide
Ramsgate RNLI has been called out to a report of up to eight people cut off by the tide in […]
Business
A new gym is coming to the centre of Margate – and there will be 9 jobs
The former Poundland store in Margate’s College Square will be turned into a gym and coffee shop. The site will […]
News
Spot the isle landmarks in trailer for Juliet, Naked film shot in Thanet
The trailer for a movie filmed in Thanet last Summer has been released. Juliet, Naked an adaptation of the 2009 novel […]
Opinion
Matthew vs Melissa: Is there a point to space exploration?
Last week Melissa and Matthew debated the Manston airport site. The winner of that debate can’t be measured as some […]
News
County councillor call for authorised Travellers’ site as Thanet council visits 26th ‘illegal’ camp this year
Thanet council officers have today (June 29) visited Travellers currently staying on the authority owned car park at the rear […]
Education
Chilton athlete Poppy scoops top Thanet primary schools sports award
Young athlete Poppy Rowland-Hill from Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate has won the top individual honour at the Thanet primary […]
News
Canterbury Christ Church campus in Broadstairs potential site for Westwood GP ‘hub’
The Canterbury Christ Church campus in Broadstairs is being evaluated as a potential site for a ‘Westwood’ GP hub. The […]
News
Thieves target cars in Westgate and Westbrook
Kent Police has issued a warning after receiving 16 reports of thefts and attempted thefts from vehicles in Westgate and […]
News
Stroke service consultation responses show demand for fourth specialist unit in East Kent
Two reports examining the public consultation on changes to stroke services – which could mean the closure of the service […]
News
Land association calls for criminal trespass offence to be enforced for unauthorised Traveller sites
A government review looking at how to tackle unauthorised Traveller sites in England has been told the law needs to […]
Events
Junior boat fishing contest will raise funds for Ramsgate RNLI
This year’s junior boat fishing competition in aid of Ramsgate RNLI will take place on Friday, August 24 between 10am […]
Events
Get ready for 132nd Minster Show
The 132nd annual Minster Show takes place in July. The event will feature children’s rides, games, retail stalls, demonstrations and evening […]
News
Travellers set up in car park at rear of Dreamland again
The Thanet council owned car park at the rear of Dreamland has another Travellers’ group on site – the fourth […]
News
County Council reveals £3.96billion funding black hole for planned housing and infrastructure
A report charting the infrastructure and new homes needed to support a growing population across Kent and Medway shows a […]
News
Two highly commended Local Government awards for Thanet council housing team
Thanet council took highly commended places for two isle schemes at the 2018 MJ Local Government Achievement Awards ceremony last […]
Education
Broadstairs snowboard Paralympian James Barnes-Miller visits Foreland Fields pupils
Pupils at Foreland Fields School have been visited by Team GB Paralympic athlete James Barnes-Miller. James was the first Paralympic […]
Sport
Broadstairs Cricket Club: Double win over Gore Court
Broadstairs 1st team Broadstairs Cricket Club 1st XI team continued their winning ways with a comfortable win at home to […]
Business
‘Ingredients’ for Ramsgate cafe owner’s wedding include Druid, smuggled Mead and cauldron!
Dedicated Ramsgate seafront café boss Kandy Jones is hard at work serving up customers’ brews – despite getting married in […]
Education
Upton pupils and parents put through jive paces for wartime project
Jumpin’ jive music and dance has kept children and parents at Upton junior school in Broadstairs on their toes. Year […]
News
Live animal export protest in Ramsgate
Anti-live animal export protesters and police have been at the Royal Harbour Approach roundabout, off Canterbury Road East, this morning […]
Events
Film extras wanted for cider promo being filmed in Ramsgate
Film extras are wanted for a promotional video being shot at Albion House in Ramsgate today (June 28). The short […]
Business
Margate to be new home for fleet of 1985 Sinclair C5s – and you can book a ride!
A fleet of pedal and electric powered Sinclair C5s built in 1985 will be available in Margate for guided rides […]
Events
Summer sessions at Turner Contemporary Cafe
Live music, barbecues and fish suppers feature at Turner Contemporary’s cafe with the new season of Summer Weekend Late openings. […]
News
South Thanet MP says Heathrow expansion vote does not affect backing for Manston airport
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay says his vote on Monday (June 25) in favour of a third runway at Heathrow […]
News
Two teenagers arrested following police chase of Micra in Ramsgate
Two teenagers from Ramsgate are in custody following a police chase this morning (June 27). The pursuit began at around 5.45am […]