News
Inquest to open into tragic Margate beach death of six-year-old girl
An inquest into the death of a six-year-old girl who lost her life during a family trip to Margate beach […]
Month: September 2018
Events
Margate’s Lost Island adventure golf course is so good it will now host British tournaments
Competitors from across the country will be putting their way around the Lost Island course in Margate after the British […]
News
London sisters and brother jailed for Margate attack that left victim with multiple stab wounds
Two sisters and their brother who travelled from London to Margate and then carried out a planned assault where their […]
News
Father of one of two teens arrested in Ramsgate on suspicion of terror offences claims it is ‘a mistake’
A man who said he is the dad of one of two 15-year-old boys apprehended in Ramsgate on suspicion of […]
Education
Reception pupils settle into school life at Chilton primary
An exciting learning journey is underway for four and five year olds at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate. The new […]
Sport
Thanet Wanderers disappointing first team fixture
THANET WANDERERS RUFC 18 – 22 MAIDSTONE RFC There was a great atmosphere at St Peters with a big picture […]
Events
The Kaiser Chiefs will be performing at Margate Winter Gardens
Indie rockers the Kaiser Chiefs are heading to Margate Winter Gardens and tickets go on sale tomorrow (September 21). The […]
Events
Memoir of performer’s struggle with Bulimia comes to Tom Thumb Theatre
A French-born singer, writer and performer who now lives on a wooden, ketch sailboat in Ramsgate harbour is bringing her […]
Events
Margate Bookie examines murderers and crimes committed under cover of darkness
Crime fans will get an insight into the minds of murderers at the Margate Bookie later this month. Psychology teacher […]
News
Devon-based company listed as ‘business rates account holder’ for fire-hit Westwood industrial unit
A business rates document compiled by Thanet council and updated in June of this year reveals the company listed as […]
Events
17th century history brought to life at Ellington Park
History was brought to life in Ellington Park, Ramsgate, last weekend as part of Heritage Open Days. A taste of […]
News
Counter Terrorism police arrest two 15 year old Ramsgate boys on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts
Counter Terrorism Policing South East detectives have arrested two Ramsgate boys today (Thursday 20 September) on suspicion of terrorism offences. […]
News
Police search for driver who left scene of car crash in St Peter’s
A car crash closed off roads in St Peter’s this morning (September 20). The collision took place on Albion Road. […]
News
Early designs for Turner Contemporary expansion revealed
Early plans for the £6million expansion of Turner Contemporary in Margate could mean a reduction to the entrance steps, removal […]
News
Increase in smoke from Westwood industrial unit blaze expected
Five days on from the outbreak of the blaze at the former Cummins unit at Westwood Industrial Estate and crews […]
Events
I’ve Got Gershwin comes to the stage in Birchington
A celebration of The Great American Songbook is coming to the stage in Birchington. I’ve Got Gershwin includes a host […]
Education
Tailor-made English classes have been introduced at Newington primary school
The importance of writing and speaking English correctly and the desire to generate a real love of reading old and […]
News
Police investigation after woman is stabbed in Ramsgate
A woman in her 30s has suffered serious injury after being stabbed by a man in Ramsgate. Kent Police was […]
News
Spokesman for owner of fire-hit unit at Westwood Industrial Estate says waste was left by tenant
The representative of the owners of the Westwood Industrial Unit that has been on fire since Saturday (September 15) claims […]
Education
St Laurence Junior Academy celebrates gaining Good Ofsted rating after two years of improvement
St Laurence C of E Junior Academy in Ramsgate is celebrating after being graded Good across the board by Ofsted […]
Events
Theatre show inspired by 270-year-old song to be performed in former Margate clothes shop
A 270-year-old song from Margate’s Regency past will feature in a one-off theatre show inspired by cult film Xanadu. Margate-based […]
News
Flytippers have dumped waste all over a Birchington road
Thanet council is appealing for information after waste was flytipped all across a Birchington road. The council enforcement team was […]
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Thanet MPs announce isle jobs and apprenticeships fair
Thanet MPs Craig Mackinlay and Sir Roger Gale will host a Thanet Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeships Fair in October. The fair is […]
News
Walk in memory of baby Florence Grace raises thousands for charity
Rainbow skirts, angel wings and more than 350 people of all ages have been raising money for Tommy’s miscarriage, stillbirth […]
Business
New Ramsgate cafe and cocktail bar adds some Zest to eating out
Take cocktail syrups made on the premises along with fresh, home-made food focusing on intolerances, health and local ingredients, add […]
News
RiverOak Strategic Partners announce acquisition of Jentex site in Cliffsend
RiverOak Strategic Partners (RSP), the company aiming to bring aviation back to the Manston airport site, has announced the completion […]
News
Margate project to revitalise ‘ghost premises’ receives £499,000 government funding
A Margate project to open a fabrications laboratory, which is predicted to create 80 jobs in two years, has been […]
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Armed officers on scene at Ramsgate towerblock after report of man with axe
Some seven police vehicles and armed officers were called to Kennedy House in Ramsgate today after a report of a […]
News
Westwood Industrial blaze unit contained 6,000 bales of ‘illegally stored’ waste
The blaze at the former Cummins unit on Westwood Industrial Estate, now in its fourth day, contains 6,000 bales of […]
News
Police at scene of car and bus crash in Ramsgate
Police were called to the scene of a crash between a car and a bus in Ramsgate this morning (September […]