Community
Ramsgate family promise 25,000 bulb Christmas light display in aid of Kent Air Ambulance
It may only be the end of September but one Ramsgate family is already planning for a huge 25,000 bulb […]
Month: September 2018
Education
Newington primary pays musical tribute to Chas Hodges
The music of Chas and Dave greeted pupils as they arrived for their weekly singing assembly at Newington Primary Community […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: A solo marathon achievement
This year I did something I never thought I’d ever do; I walked an entire marathon by myself … oh […]
News
Health campaigners to stage protest over threat to stroke services at QEQM Hospital
SAVE Our NHS in Kent campaigners are calling for people to protest outside the QEQM Hospital in Margate next Saturday […]
News
Smoke from Westwood industrial unit blaze forces Nash Farm Shop to suspend home delivery service
Nash Farm Shop has had to suspend its box and home delivery service after the site was engulfed in smoke […]
Community
Thanet community news: Donations, awards, saddling up and more
Thanet branch of CAMRA At the annual CAMRA Thanet Easter Beer festival held at the Winter Gardens earlier this year, […]
Sport
Rams victory in hard fought battle against Sittingbourne
Supporters were expecting a real challenge yesterday (September 29) as the Rams took on Sittingbourne, a team they have always […]
Business
Margate residential care home scoops top title at Kent Care Awards
Ashcroft House residential home in Margate has received a top title at the Kent Care Awards. The service , which […]
Events
Poet Matt Abbott brings ‘Two Little Ducks’ to the stage in Cliftonville
Matt Abbott is bringing ‘poetry for the underdog’ to Cliftonville as part of a UK tour of his show Two […]
News
Barclays bank is shutting its branch at the Asda Broadstairs store
Barclays Bank is shutting its branch at the Asda Broadstairs store. The service will shut on January 18 next year […]
Education
A new look for Upton junior pupils
There’s a distinctive new look for pupils at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs this year. Children are now wearing shirts, […]
News
Guerrilla signwriter with a vital message strikes in Dane Valley Woods
A guerrilla signwriter has struck in Dane Valley Woods, leaving two hand-painted messages by features at the site. The first […]
Sport
Outstanding season for Thanet Athletics Club
As the season comes to an end, members of Thanet Athletics Club have been exceptionally busy. Poppy Rowland-Hill, Eve Seery […]
News
Police investigation after burning ‘slime’ thrown at Margate 12-year-old
Police are investigating after a burning liquid was thrown at a 12-year-old boy in Broadstairs. St George’s pupil Jack Poore […]
News
New stroke recovery group set up at Margate’s QEQM Hospital
A new communication and social therapy group has been set up at QEQM to help rehabilitate patients and support them […]
Events
Make your own potion at Wizarding teas in Margate Old Town
A magical shop in Margate Old Town is inviting people to book for Wizarding afternoon teas. Happily Ever Afters opened […]
News
Ziggy’s rooftop bar will be demolished to make way for new ‘Dreamland’ hotel
Ziggy’s rooftop bar and an adjoining empty building will be flattened to make way for a new 124-bed hotel on […]
News
Sunken Ship playground opened at Pegwell pub in memory of little Alfie Gough
The family of Ramsgate lad Alfie Gough, who lost his battle against cancer at the age of two, have officially […]
Education
RAPS Topic programme starts at Ramsgate Arts Primary
A new-look learning programme is underway to mark the start of the new school year at Ramsgate Arts Primary. The […]
Events
East Kent Mencap members to display wildlife photography
King Street Studio and Gallery in Margate will house a stunning photography exhibit this month. The exhibition features images taken […]
News
Firefighters to remain at Westwood Industrial Estate blaze until late October
Firefighters battling a blaze at the former Cummins unit on Westwood Industrial Estate which broke out on the morning of […]
News
Ramsgate teens arrested on terrorism offences released without charge
Two Ramsgate 15-year-olds arrested on September 20 on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorism […]
News
Four children arrested in connection with Westwood industrial unit fire
Four children have been arrested in connection with a large fire at a warehouse in Margate. Officers were called to […]
Opinion
Ageless Thanet: Free toning sessions for Thanet residents to help with back problems
Thanet residents can take advantage of a free 28-day trial of gym equipment that is specifically designed to help people […]
Opinion
Christine Tongue: I’ve been consulted again and ignored again
We’re all told that if you think someone’s having a stroke you have to act quickly – time is brain, […]
News
Southeastern warns of possible disruption to train services
Southeastern is warning passengers to check before they travel tomorrow (September 23) due to possible disruption to services because of […]
News
Cheers Chas – from Margate
Special report by Peter Barnett Chas Hodges, who helped put Margate on the pop music map with the Chas and […]
News
Broadstairs journalist, teacher and publisher scoops transatlantic deal for debut novel
A debut novel by a Broadstairs writer, marketing director and former magazine boss is to be distributed across the UK, […]
News
Extended detention granted on Ramsgate teens arrested on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts
Detectives have been granted warrants for the further detention of two Ramsgate 15-year-olds arrested yesterday (September 20) on suspicion of being […]
Opinion
Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt: Not a done deal – the fight to protect QEQM’s stroke unit continues
Earlier this week, the people of Thanet heard the devastating news that QEQM hasn’t made it onto the list of three hospitals earmarked for a new hyper-acute stroke […]