Events
Margate ‘Kid of Pop’ gets set for solo show to raise funds for America’s Got Talent audition trip
Ten year old Margate performer Otis Phoenix, best known as The Kid of Pop, will be kicking off the New […]
Year: 2019
News
Increases to national living and minimum wages from April 2020
The National Living Wage will increase from £8.21 to £8.72 per hour from April 1, 2020. The rate applies to […]
Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson – We have a new housemate
I’ve made a new friend this week. She’s young, female, and will always talk to me – no matter how […]
Business
Plans for seafood restaurant at ‘disused’ Waterloo shelter on Viking Bay
Plans to create new restaurant building with yoga studio on Viking Bay in Broadstairs have been submitted to Thanet council. […]
News
‘Missing’ Tyler Hastilow from Ramsgate has been found
‘Missing’ Tyler Hastilow’s mum has been contacted to say he is safe and with a friend in Margate. Earlier today […]
News
Ambulance service prepares for deluge of calls during New Year’s Eve
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking the public for its support and patience as it prepares to receive […]
Business
Luxury holiday lets due to open at former Manston stables site
Former stables in Manston have been converted into luxury holiday lets which will be available for visitors from late January. […]
News
Mum’s appeal to find son Tyler Hastilow last seen in Ramsgate on Christmas Day
UPDATE, December 30, 4.15pm: ‘Missing’ Tyler Hastilow’s mum has been contacted to say he is with a friend in Margate. […]
Galleries
Photos and video: Winter dip at the Western Undercliff
Video and photos by Brian Whitehead Some 74 people braved the waves at today’s (December 29) winter dip at the […]
Community
Minster war veteran Robert Heath dies just weeks before 99th birthday
Minster veteran Robert Heath passed away on December 12, just four weeks before his 99th birthday. The World War Two […]
News
Vue at Westwood expected to reopen following repair works
Vue cinema at Westwood Cross will reopen tomorrow December 29) after the venue was forced to shut due to a […]
News
Man suffers serious head injuries during Christmas Day assault in Birchington
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious head injuries during an assault in Birchington. The incident […]
Events
Kent Police panto group to take to the stage at Margate’s Theatre Royal
The boys and girls in blue are back to entertain you (Oh yes they are). Kent Police Pantomime Group is […]
Events
19 important dates for Thanet in 2020
As we head towards the start of a new year and a new decade there are some important Thanet events […]
News
East Kent College boss Graham Razey named in New Year Honours list
Chief Executive Officer at EKC, Graham Razey, has been made an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Mr […]
News
50 years of nursing -with no plans to stop yet – for Sue Dickie from Broadstairs
By Liz Crudgington When Sue Dickie started her nursing training, Harold Wilson was Prime Minister, and her wages after board […]
Events
Invite for teens to join free Ramsgate Youth Theatre
Audition sessions are being held for young people to get involved with a new Ramsgate Youth Theatre. Youngsters aged 13 […]
News
Westwood Cross Vue shut ‘due to unforseen circumstances’
Update: December 28, Vue Westwood is still closed Update: The cinema is again closed (December 27) due to “a building […]
Events
Celebrating New Year’s Eve 2019/20 in Thanet
Fireworks See in the new year with a firework display on Ramsgate main sands. Fireworks start at midnight. Best viewing […]
Sport
New team members wanted for East Kent FC
East Kent FC is looking for boys and girls to join the teams. Players can have previous experience or be […]
Community
Thanet firefighters’ collection for charities
Crew members at Margate Fire Station have been collecting in Thanet for charity. Firefighters have been out with the donations […]
News
Queues from 3.30am for Boxing Day sales at Westwood Cross
While most of us were tucked up in bed this morning (December 26) some hardy bargain hunters were forming a […]
Galleries
Photos: Christmas Day dip at Minnis Bay
Photos Carl Hudson Christmas puddings, fairies, reindeer and Santa were among the brave dippers at Minnis Bay on Christmas Day. […]
News
No plans to remove Bam Nuttall pontoons from royal harbour despite rejected 2-4-1 deal with council
Two huge pontoons berthed at Ramsgate harbour are not due to be removed despite a council decision to reject a […]
News
Man jailed for four years for child sexual abuse offences
A former Ramsgate man has been jailed after he was found guilty of child sexual abuse offences. Dean Luckhurst, (police […]
News
Teen who stole car in Margate and crashed during police chase is jailed
A burglar who stole a car from Margate and then crashed it following a police chase across Canterbury has been […]
News
Minster drive-thru Costa plan approved
Thanet council has approved plans for a Costa drive-thru in Minster. The application is for a Costa coffee shop with […]
News
Unique homeless sheltersuits delivery and council report on stark reality for Thanet rough sleepers
Twelve sheltersuits – designed specifically for people who are living on the streets – have been delivered to Thanet. The […]
News
Amy and toddler son Logan deliver Christmas treats to QEQM Hospital staff
Santa had a few extra helpers at QEQM Hospital today (December 23) led by mum Amy Morgan and her toddler […]
Community
A thank you from Thanet Pilgrims Hospice
Pilgrims Hospice, Thanet, has thanked its many supporters this year who have walked, run, jogged, cycled, sky dived, head shaved […]