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Dismay at plan to demolish roof of Newgate Gap Edwardian shelter
Objections have been raised over Thanet council plans to remove the roof from an historic shelter in Cliftonville. The Ethelbert […]
Month: August 2018
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Emergency services called after girl hit by a car in Cliftonville
A girl suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car in Cliftonville yesterday (August 23). Kent Police received a […]
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One man remains in custody following burglary arrest and bomb squad attendance in Cliftonville
One man remains in custody and another has been released on bail following a police search of a Cliftonville flat […]
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Never Gonna Give You Up singer Rick Astley has filmed a music video in Westbrook
Singer Rick Astley, best known for the chart-topping single Never Gonna Give You Up, has been filming on the isle. […]
Education
Thanet GCSEs 2018: Results from the isle
St George’s school St George’s Church of England Foundation School is celebrating results which have shown continued improvements over the […]
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Police appeal to find couple who got into pensioner’s Minster home and demanded her handbag
Police are appealing for witnesses and the safe return of sentimental items that were stolen when a couple entered a […]
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Former Broadstairs Intolerant Wife cafe owner ordered to pay back £21k stolen from parents’ bank account
A couple who had their life savings stolen by their son, who was trusted to care for their finances, will […]
Education
Thanet GCSEs 2018: Massive rise in Level 4 and above passes for Royal Harbour Academy
Royal Harbour Academy in Ramsgate is celebrating a massive improvement in GCSE results compared to last year. Last year more […]
Community
Ramsgate Skatepark gets a new splash of colour
Original members of the Ramsgate Skatepark Project, set up in 2012 with the aim of creating better facilities at the […]
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Police on scene as residents evacuated from Cliftonville flats and bomb squad called in
Residents have been evacuated from flats in Cliftonville’s Northdown Road this evening (August 22). Police are at the scene of […]
Events
Thanet performer Roxanne celebrates 50 years on the stage with ‘golden’ Winter Gardens show
A Thanet performer will celebrate 50 years of entertaining audiences with a special show at Margate Winter Gardens. Roxanne Chesher-Brazier […]
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Manor House Nursery pledges to keep Secret Jungle open to the community
Manor House Nursery in Margate, which is due to take control of the Secret Jungle play area in Northdown Park […]
Business
Search is on for new publican to take over the St Lawrence Tavern
A new publican is being sought to take on the St Lawrence Tavern in Ramsgate. The pub, in St Lawrence […]
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Ramsgate man who threatened partner and then threw knife and dumbbells at police has been jailed
A man who threw dumbbells and a knife at police officers after they were called to a report he was […]
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Campaign launched to halt auction of Hartsdown Park business and popular sports clubs site
A campaign has been launched, with legal action also being discussed, to fight Thanet council plans to sell land at […]
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Margate sands ‘marriage proposal’ filmed for H Samuel TV advert
A marriage proposal written in the sands at Margate last week was part of a new advert from jewellers H […]
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Police appeal after woman burnt in aerosol ‘flame’ assault in Margate
A woman suffered minor burns after a man is reported to have set light to spray from an aerosol can […]
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Your views are wanted on Local Plan for new houses, roads, schools and business in Thanet
Thanet’s draft Local Plan, approved by the council on Thursday, July 19, will be available for public viewing and comment […]
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Police appeal to track down man spotted on Cliftonville roof after burglary report
Police are investigating the whereabouts of a man who was spotted on the roof of a Cliftonville building following a […]
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Heartbroken Westgate woman launches charity fundraiser after sudden death of her partner
A devastated Westgate woman is turning her grief into a positive fundraising effort following the death of her partner. Ellie […]
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The 23 Thanet venues to explore during Heritage Open Days 2018
Twenty-three isle sites will take part in next month’s Heritage Open Days which,for the first time in its 24 year […]
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Libertines frontman Pete Doherty takes on the famous Dalby Cafe mega breakfast challenge
Libertines frontman Pete Doherty has taken on Dalby Café’s famous mega-breakfast challenge – and won. The massive breakfast consists of […]
Property
10 Thanet properties due to be sold at auction
A studio flat in Margate with a guide price of £40,000, a plot of land in Hartsdown Park and a […]
Events
Hare Krishna peace pilgrimage reaches final Thanet pit stop
Hare Krishna monks with a temple on wheels pulled by two bullocks have reached the final Thanet pits stop of […]
Sport
Mixed fortunes for Broadstairs Cricket Club teams
2nd XI home to Old Wilsonians Broadstairs claimed a vitally important win this week over promotion rivals Old Wilsonians. Old […]
Events
Dreamland outdoor cinema screening of Titanic offers free entry for those called ‘Jack or Rose’
The final outdoor film screening at Dreamland will be the box office smash Titanic – and anyone called Jack or […]
Property
Harbour Street property due to go under the hammer
The Village Grill building in Ramsgate’s Harbour Street is to go to auction next month. The four storey building, plus […]
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Aerial photos show ghost outline of First World War seaplane hangar in Westgate
Aerial photos by Westgate pilot Simon Moores reveal the shadow of a First World War seaplane hangar evident in the […]
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Tribute paid to Kent County Councillor and former Chatham House student John Simmonds
Kent County Councillor John Simmonds, who was brought up in Broadstairs, has died. The Conservative Member for Canterbury North, who […]
Events
Miss Mermaid Kent ‘trains’ at Walpole Bay tidal pool in run up to UK finals
A Kent ‘mermaid’ will be making regular visits to Thanet to practice her swimming in the Walpole Bay tidal pool. […]