Education
Buzzing time for Upton pupils in school Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee bug has caught on at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs. Pupils from Years 3 to 6 lined […]
Month: March 2019
News
Police appeal following sexual assault in Ramsgate
Witnesses and information are being sought by Kent Police in relation to an early-morning sexual assault in Ramsgate. It was […]
News
Wildlife crime unit to investigate complaints of Tivoli tree felling
Kent Police’s wildlife crime unit is investigating complaints that trees in Margate have been felled during nesting season. The ‘Bird […]
News
Thanet receives £24,776 from government to clean up isle high streets
A government grant of £24,776 has been given to Thanet council to help clean up high streets across the isle. […]
News
Blaze at Birchington farm building under control after four hour operation
A fire at a farm property in Birchington was brought under control after some four hours of emergency crews fighting […]
Education
Bringing story characters to life at Laleham Gap school
Laleham Gap school had an enthusiastic response to World Book Day. Nearly everyone from pupils to staff joined in the […]
News
Fire crews tackle roof blaze at Birchington farm
Three fire engines have been sent to the scene of a roof blaze in Birchington. Kent Fire and Rescue Service […]
Community
Cliftonville Tesco worker Sue to take on the London Marathon
A Cliftonville Tesco merchandiser who has been in remission from breast cancer for six years is to take on the […]
Community
Thanet community news: Fundraisers, RNLI and club invites
Sainsbury’s Westwood For Red Nose Day at Sainsbury’s Westwood Your Leisure lent us a rowing machine and bike so we […]
Community
The four Thanet competitors hoping to scoop major pageant titles this year
Three Thanet youngsters and an isle business owner will be competing for pageant titles this year. Minster pupil Caitlin Goddard, […]
News
Remain campaign ‘monstrosity’ van heads to Margate
You might spot this unusual van making its way into Margate today (March 17). The ‘Brexit Monstrosity’ van is on […]
Events
Special Mother’s Day class on offer with Bubbabumps at Westwood
Pilates and Yoga might not be the first things to spring to mind when planning a Mother’s Day treat but […]
News
Margate FC pays tribute to former player Mike Thalassitis
Margate Football Club has paid tribute to former player Mike Thalassitis following his death at the age of just 26. […]
News
Councillor suspended by Conservative Party over Islamophobic posts admits guilt and issues apology
A Conservative county councillor representing Ramsgate has now admitted that social media posts branded Islamophobic were written by him. Paul […]
News
David Copperfield at Westwood closure confirmed
The David Copperfield Harvester off Westwood is shutting from April 1. The pub/restaurant, opposite Asda, has been sold although the […]
News
Fears raised of Droit House visitor information centre closure amid council department cuts
Fears have been raised that the visitor information centre in Margate’s Droit House will be shut down as part of […]
News
Councillor suspended from Tory Party denies making Islamophobic facebook posts
A Conservative county councillor representing Ramsgate says he has been “completely wiped out” by allegations that he posted Islamophobic remarks […]
Business
Bake & Alehouse in Westgate scoops Thanet pub of the year award
A former shop and office premises turned micropub in Westgate has been named as Thanet CAMRA’s Pub of the Year […]
News
Council issues notice to leave to Chine Traveller group
Concerns have been raised that the Ricki Savage 20 mile road race tomorrow (March 17) might be disrupted at the […]
Events
Stand and Deliver star Adam Ant is coming to Margate
Ant-mania is back and heading to Margate. Eighties icon Adam Ant dons his trademark outfits to hit the stage at […]
News
Appeal for witnesses after man suffers head injury in Ramsgate assault
A 20-year-old man suffered injuries to his head and face after he was pushed by a stranger and hit his […]
News
Thanet Hidden History: A tale of the Clifton Baths
This month the Thanet Hidden History page takes a look at the Clifton Baths at the Lido site off Ethelbert […]
News
Complaints force partial closure of Planet Pussy exhibition in Margate
An exhibition at Margate train station celebrating female genitalia has been partly closed due to complaints from two women (update: […]
Education
Chilton pupils, inspired by tale of young activist Malala Yousafzai, call for education rights
A passion for equality in education fired the imaginations of pupils at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate after they studied […]
News
Safety campaign to launch in Thanet for country’s ‘most high risk A road’
A road safety campaign, and some engineering works, will be carried out on a road in Thanet dubbed as one […]
Education
Red noses and a bath of baked beans for Comic Relief fun
Today (March 15) is Red Nose Day with events across the isle raising money for Comic Relief. Joining the fundraising […]
News
Unexploded World War Two bomb at Manston airport site to be detonated
An unexploded wartime bomb uncovered on the Manston airport site yesterday (March 14) will be detonated by an Army bomb […]
Sport
Clear victory means Wanderers move up to seventh in the table
AYLESFORD BULLS RFC 0-53 THANET WANDERERS RUFC A hat trick for Charlie Knight was the highlight of an eighth try […]
Community
Ward councillors’ library gift to Dane Valley children
Two ‘mobile’ libraries are being given to children in Dane Valley as a gift from the three ward councillors. The […]
Sport
Rams FC centre-back Jacob Mensah signs for Crystal Palace
Young Ramsgate Football Club player Jacob Mensah has signed for Crystal Palace u23s following a successful trial with the Premier […]
