Events
Gallery’s mossy makeover for Lizzy Rose exhibition
A Margate gallery gets a mossy makeover at the hands of artist Lizzy Rose this week. A layer of living […]
Month: September 2018
Business
Marlowe Innovation Centre celebrates 10th anniversary
The Marlowe Innovation Centre in Ramsgate has celebrated its tenth anniversary. A reception to mark the occasion was held at […]
News
Thanet council earmarked for £483k rough sleeper grant from central government
An additional £483,770 could be awarded to Thanet council for work to help rough sleepers. In June the Secretary of […]
News
Coastguard, air ambulance and emergency services called to Epple Bay
The coastguard helicopter, police, ambulance and air ambulance were called to Epple Bay today (September 10) following an incident where […]
Education
Newington celebrates best ever SATS results
Children from Newington Community Primary in Ramsgate have achieved the best SATS results in the school’s history. Figures for the […]
Community
Broadstairs hospice shop display dedicated to former Pilgrims nurse Jo Leadbeater
An Alice in Wonderland themed window display has been created in a Broadstairs shop window and is dedicated to a […]
News
Hundreds attend No Night Flights public meeting in Ramsgate
A public meeting in Ramsgate organised by the No Night Flights campaign group attracted some 400 residents on Friday (September […]
News
Friends of Cliftonville Coastline group created to revive Newgate Gap shelter – and more
A new community group aiming to breathe fresh life into the deteriorating Newgate Gap Shelter has been formed by Cliftonville […]
News
Walking football tournament organiser suffers burns to legs in Ramsgate house fire
A man suffered burns to his legs in a kitchen fire in Ramsgate last night (September 9). Fire crews and […]
News
Part of a Ramsgate road is blocked due to an emergency services incident
A road is Ramsgate was blocked off at one end while Kent Fire and Rescue Service, assisted by paramedics, dealt […]
Events
A taste of what is on offer at the Margate Festival 2018
Thirty venues and more than 60 events will feature in the 2018 Margate Festival. From poets in cafes waiting to […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Pride that Ageless Thanet is leading the way
I was delighted to see a short item on ITV news a couple of weeks ago about Ageless Thanet, and […]
Events
Thrills and Spills at joint art exhibition in Margate
The third joint exhibition by artists Darren Lewis and Ross Andrews opens at the Pie Factory Gallery in Margate next […]
News
House of Lords committee to visit Margate for seaside regeneration enquiry
A House of Lords select committee is to visit Margate as part of an enquiry on seaside regeneration. The Regenerating […]
Community
Thanet community news: Sports for youngsters, TOFFs, fundraisers and more
Ramsgate Fencing Club Ramsgate Fencing Club is running a beginners’ course for local children to try the sport. Wheelchair users […]
Business
Isle venues have been listed in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2019
Nine isle restaurants have been named in the latest edition of the Waitrose Good Food Guide. The guide highlights the […]
News
Sick crewman airlifted by Coastguard helicopter
The Coastguard helicopter was tasked this afternoon (September 8) to pick up a sick crewman onboard a vessel in waters […]
News
Residents invited to Thanet Draft Local Plan meetings
Meetings will be held this week to discuss Thanet’s Draft Local Plan and the possible impact on Westgate and Birchington. […]
News
A man’s body has been recovered from the sea at Westgate
A man’s body has been discovered in the sea at Westgate. Kent Police attended the scene near Westleigh Road/Sea Road […]
Business
Last chance for tourism businesses to enter Kent awards
Time is running out for isle businesses to enter the Kent Tourism Awards 2018. The awards, specifically for businesses, have […]
News
Driver crashes into car in Ramsgate during police pursuit then flees the scene
A driver who crashed into a car in Ramsgate in the early hours of this morning (September 8) while being […]
Business
Crack the codes and grab a Breakout burger and beer at Ramsgate’s newest escape rooms
Crack the mystery of the Haunted Graveyard or slide Down The Rabbit Hole when Ramsgate’s newest escape rooms opens for […]
Opinion
Melissa Todd: I confess, I’m a wedding gatecrasher
I gatecrashed a wedding last week. Pathetic, eh? Apparently I’ve reached That Certain Age where every wedding seems fascinating and […]
Events
Your Leisure offers free blood pressure tests for Know Your Numbers! week
Your Leisure is urging residents in Thanet and Deal to get their blood pressure checked for free as part of […]
News
Restored 1890s home in Cliftonville opens to the public for heritage weekends
The former Hotel Cecil in Cliftonville is open to the public this weekend (September 8-9). Margate Civic Society has agreed […]
News
Experts behind the multi-million Ocean Village in Southampton named as firm offering marina development proposals for Ramsgate
The international consultants offering to carry out an appraisal of how a marina village could be created at Ramsgate Port […]
News
£6.42 million funding awarded for new observation wards at QEQM and William Harvey hospitals
East Kent Hospitals has secured £6.42million in national funding for new observation wards at its emergency departments at Queen Elizabeth […]
News
Witness appeal after woman and two police officers assaulted in Cliftonville
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman and then two police officers were assaulted in Cliftonville. At around 7pm on Wednesday (September […]
Community
No Night Flights group hosts meeting over Manston cargo hub airport plans
A public meeting is being held in Ramsgate tonight (September 7) by campaigners against cargo hub plans and possible night […]
News
Thanet council reveals just one isle household is now in hotel emergency accommodation
Thanet council is slashing the use of emergency B&B accommodation and investing millions in constructing and buying new homes. At […]
