News
Man identified following enforcement officer ‘assault’ appeal
Officers investigating an assault on an enforcement officer in Margate have now identified a man they want to talk to […]
Month: June 2018
Events
Kent Police reveal Spring tide will put Margate Beach Mania festival ‘under water’
A licensing application hearing for a Beach Mania festival in Margate has been adjourned for the third time after Kent […]
News
Broadstairs woman arrested for thefts and burglary
A woman has been arrested following multiple thefts and a burglary in Margate. Items reported stolen from Tesco in Canterbury Road, Westbrook on Friday, […]
News
Army ‘bomb squad’ called to Ramsgate
An Army explosive ordnance disposal team was called to Ramsgate yesterday (June 4) after the discovery of wartime munitions in […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Do you want to live forever?
Stories about people who want to live forever have been around for a long time. Science-fiction covers the subject pretty […]
Business
New masterplan for Discovery Park to be submitted to Dover council
An updated plan for development including a hotel and an acre of vertical farming – growing produce in vertically stacked […]
News
Council team clears Jackey Bakers field following departure of Travellers group
A Thanet council waste team have spent half a day clearing Jackey Bakers field in Ramsgate following the departure of […]
News
Margate man charged with murder appears in court
A Margate man charged with murder has appeared in court. Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate charged Trevor […]
News
Four Thanet drug dealers have been jailed
Four dealers who teamed up to sell drugs in Thanet and took selfies posing with the illicit money made from […]
Education
Worry Box project introduced at Ramsgate Arts Primary
A special initiative to help children deal with their worries has been successfully introduced at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. Each […]
News
Polish tradition marks completion of first Richborough Connection pylon
A wreath of leaves, ribbons and tools has been placed at the top of the first of 60 new electricity […]
Community
Staff memorial bell unveiled and sounded at QEQM Hospital
A staff memorial bell has been rung for the first time at QEQM Hospital following a formal unveiling. The ‘sounding’ […]
News
Consultation over rural transportation to take place
Villagers will have the chance to share their views regarding rural transport as Kent County Council launches a consultation into […]
News
Police warning after Margate household burgled
Isle households are being urged to protect their homes and property as police anticipate a rise in summertime burglaries. Officers […]
Events
Grime artist Big Narstie coming to Margate
Grime artist Big Narstie to headline the Scenic Stage at Dreamland. The first day of the summer holidays will see […]
News
Margate man Trevor Brazier charged with murder
Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have charged Trevor Brazier, 48-years-old, of Northdown Road, with the murder […]
News
Free events across the isle as National Bookstart Week kicks off
Libraries across the isle will celebrate National Bookstart Week this week (4-10 June). It’s a chance for families with young […]
Galleries
Photos: Bucket and Spade car run fun in Ramsgate
Crowds have soaked up the sunshine at the Royal Esplanade in Ramsgate for the annual Bucket and Spade run. The […]
News
Margate RNLI rescue nine people cut off by tide – including bride, groom and photographer
Margate RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched this afternoon (June 2) after U.K. Coastguard received a report of a bride, groom […]
Events
The Zombies are heading to Margate
British psychedelic pop band The Zombies will be playing in Margate to celebrate the release of their latest Billboard-charting album, Still Got That Hunger. […]
Community
Thanet community news: Nursery wedding party, community fair and church funding and road safety
Prince and Princesses of Millmead, celebrate The Royal Wedding Little ones at Meadow Nursery in the Millmead Children’s Centre, Dane […]
Events
The third Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival launched
The Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival has launched its third festival. At the first two festivals guests and VIPs […]
Education
Laleham Gap Chef of the Year winner announced
After a nervous two week wait the Laleham Gap Chef of the Year award was announced to a packed assembly […]
Opinion
Christine Tongue: The Hand Made Suit’s Tale
I always thought I was middle class – I have a degree or two, I’ve been a college lecturer and […]
Opinion
Matthew vs Melissa: Should drugs be legalised?
Last week Melissa and Matthew debated opposite sides of the coin on the value of the UK monarchy. Matthew said […]
Opinion
Alan Munns: Generation Rent
The Millennials were born between the mid-1980s and late 1990s, thus making them between the age of around 22 to […]
Events
Watch The Lion King at Ramsgate Football Club’s outdoor cinema event
Enjoy a night under the stars watching the Lion King on a big screen at Ramsgate Football Club’s outdoor cinema […]
Business
A fairytale children’s hair salon has opened in a Margate ‘enchanted garden’
A magical hair salon for children in an ‘enchanted garden’ has opened in Margate Old Town. Pixie Dust salon is […]
Opinion
Thanet Property Network: Project management, property searches and more
Ryan Fitzpatrick, from Thanet Home Buyers, is a member of the Thanet Property Network. Here he shares news of the […]
News
Minnis Bay to feature in latest Cadbury’s advert
Minnis Bay is the chosen location for filming the latest advert for Cadbury’s Twirl. A crew from production company Outsider […]