Events
Bongo’s Bingo is heading back to Margate
The final batch of tickets are going fast for the return of Bongo’s Bingo to Margate next month (November). Bongo’s […]
Month: October 2018
News
Flytippers caught on CCTV dumping one tonne of cable plastic waste in Ramsgate
Thanet council is appealing for information after almost one tonne of stripped cable plastic was dumped at Westcliff Terrace Mansions […]
Community
Thirty years of business marked with Western Undercliff fundraiser despite disappointment of cafe sale
A celebration of 30 years in business has also raised funds for the Western Undercliff Regeneration Group. Volunteers in the […]
News
Warning issued over suspected palm oil on Thanet beaches
A warning has been issued by Thanet council following reports of suspected palm oil at Westbrook and Minnis Bay. The […]
Sport
Wanderers achieve first win of the season
THANET WANDERERS RUFC 44 – 0 HEATHFIELD & WALDRON RFC Wanderers produced a fine team performance to score six tries […]
Events
Athlete adventurer Ross Edgley to end history-making 2,000 mile swim at Margate harbour
Five months since Ross Edgley started his Great British Swim on June 1 in Margate, the finish line is in […]
Events
St Laurence Church bell ringers take part in global Battle’s Over event to mark centenary of the armistice
St Laurence in Thanet Bell Ringers are playing their part in Battle’s Over, an international commemoration marking 100 years since […]
Events
Spooky smugglers’ dungeon tours and spider collecting contest at Bleak House
Smugglers’ dungeons in Broadstairs will be open this evening for spooky ghost tours. Those who are brave enough are invited […]
News
Agreement made to secure future of Margate’s Theatre Royal and Winter Gardens
Future plans have been made for Margate’s Theatre Royal and the Winter Gardens following talks between Thanet council and Your […]
News
‘Deep concern’ over growing number of homeless people camped at Ramsgate churchyard
A Ramsgate church which has a growing number of homeless people camping within its grounds says work is being done […]
News
Warrant issued for burglar convicted of fake police officer scam
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man jailed in his absence after a jury found him […]
News
Birchington book inspires the rediscovery of 1970s cassette recording of village centre opening
Retired journalist John Hutson was so inspired by a newly published book about Birchington’s history that he felt compelled to […]
Events
Children on Discovery Planet beach clean in Margate collect 2,200 pieces of plastic
Thanet school children and University of Kent scientists on a beach clean in Margate collected more than 2,200 pieces of […]
Events
Ride bring intimate acoustic show to Dreamland
A band best known for their swirling noise and sweeping psychedelia are set to play an acoustic show in Margate, […]
Opinion
Melissa Todd: Blend in or stand out from the crowd?
My handsome son is busy with a plumbing course, and you should know I will judge you by how you […]
Opinion
Christine Tongue: Guidelines for court beginners
I don’t know about you but I hadn’t been to a court case since the 1970s when I shared an […]
Education
£6 million science, art and design centre opens at Ramsgate’s St Lawrence College
St Lawrence College in Ramsgate has officially opened its new £6 million science, art and design technology centre, at the […]
News
Crocheted Remembrance poppies appear at spots across Minster
Hundreds of hand-knitted red Remembrance poppies are decorating Minster village. The crocheted symbols in memory of those who have fallen […]
News
Handwriting expert tells MP trial jurors election expenses ‘forgery’ could be ‘cracked’ in hours
Strong evidence suggests a Tory MP’s expenses form for his general election battle was forged, a handwriting expert has told […]
News
Western Undercliff cafe and toilets sells for auction guide price
The Western Undercliff café and toilets has sold for £100,000 at auction today (October 29). A fundraiser was launched in […]
Property
Former Crown & Sceptre pub in Acol sold at auction
The former Crown & Sceptre pub in Acol has sold at auction for £152,000 – the lower end of the […]
News
West Cliff Hall sells for more than double auction guide price
Ramsgate’s West Cliff Hall has sold at auction for £225,000 – more than double the guide price. The site went […]
News
Burglars steal Poppy Appeal and RNLI charity boxes from Westwood Burger King
Burglars have stolen six charity boxes for the Poppy Appeal and the RNLI from Burger King at Westwood. The boxes […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI rescue man and dog from stranded catamaran
Ramsgate RNLI rescued a man and his dog stranded on a catamaran with engine failure on Saturday (October 27) Ramsgate’s […]
Business
Permission granted to demolish Cliftonville Aldi and replace with larger contemporary store
Permission has been granted to demolish the Aldi store in Cliftonville and build an improved, larger store with more parking […]
News
Last ditch attempt for community bid on Western Undercliff cafe and toilets as property goes to auction
A wide-reaching community campaign to buy the Western Undercliff café and toilets looks likely to be dashed when the property […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: How the creativity of children can show us the way
So, the clocks have gone back (I had my year reminder from my mum, so I knew the date was […]
News
Health campaigners mark World Stroke Day with live video stream examining NHS proposals
NHS campaign group Save Our NHS in Kent will be marking world stroke day tomorrow (October 29) with a live […]
Business
Zombie horde descends on Margate studio for specialist photo shoot
A horde of zombies have descended on a Margate studio for one of the biggest photo shoots of its kind. […]
Community
Thanet community news: Movember, fashion, business awards and expansion and more
Movember Throughout November the personal trainers and members at The Gym Thanet Westwood Cross will be aiming to raise £1000 […]