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  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Lifelong Ramsgate fan and stalwart club volunteer looks ahead to crunch FA Cup tie Sport
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Twenty homes plan for waste site in Broadstairs formerly owned by W Brazil and Sons News
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Ramsgate fraudster who conned man in 60s out of £50k is jailed News
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Emphatic victory for Thanet Wanderers Ladies 1st XV Sport
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Ramsgate’s Marlowe Innovation Centre marks 15th anniversary Business
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Margate cemetery volunteers say urgent repairs are needed to 19th century chapel Community
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils take a journey ‘Bach to the Future’ Education
  • [ September 26, 2023 ] The Margate School secures £400k grant News
  • [ September 26, 2023 ] Southern Water pledges to fix leak flowing ‘for more than a year’ News
  • [ September 26, 2023 ] Ramsgate mum returns from maternity leave determined to expand 3D casting designs business Business
  • [ September 26, 2023 ] Families attend successful Northdown Primary School Community Day Community
  • [ September 25, 2023 ] Launch night and events programme for ARK in Cliftonville Events
  • [ September 25, 2023 ] Broadstairs youngster features in 100 Years of Firsts exhibition by London North Eastern Railway News
  • [ September 25, 2023 ] Narrow win for Canterbury after enthralling game Sport
  • [ September 25, 2023 ] County Councillor Karen Constantine: The difficult topic of Manston Opinion
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Month: April 2019

Opinion

Richard Styles: Why young people do not vote

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 9

Up until 2017 younger voters had been noticeable by their absence. It seemed to some, that young people were turning […]

News

Thanet council spends £243k on agency staff in three months

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 5

Thanet council spent £242,913 on agency staff during the first three months of this year. The spend is revealed in […]

News

Margate man found guilty of murdering homeless friend Kevin Tridgell

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

A jury has found a Margate man guilty of murdering a homeless friend he had invited back to his flat. […]

News

Century old Dutch schooner sails into Ramsgate

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

A Dutch schooner that celebrated its 100th anniversary last year has sailed into Ramsgate Port. The three-masted topsail schooner Oodterschelde is […]

News

Film featuring Roma women from Margate premieres at Turner Contemporary

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

A short film aimed at supporting Roma women to breastfeed has been premiered at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. Around […]

News

Police investigate after election candidate is subjected to racial abuse in Ramsgate

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 29

Police are investigating after a Ramsgate election candidate was the victim of a torrent of racial abuse. Raushan Ara was […]

News

Filming due to take place in Ramsgate

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

A commercial for Virgin Trains is being filmed in Ramsgate today (April 30). The crew will be in York Street […]

Events

Exhibition to feature Thanet election inspired wallpaper and fabric art

April 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

The faces of past councillors, politicians and election hopefuls appears on wallpaper and fabric which will be used to cover […]

Education

End of an era as Laleham Gap assistant head teacher retires after 29 years

April 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 3

This term saw the end of an era for Laleham Gap School as assistant head teacher Sue Scobie retired after […]

News

Coastguard and marine life teams rescue two poorly seals on Broadstairs beaches

April 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Margate’s Coastguard crew have been called to Kingsgate Bay twice today *April 29) to help with a stranded seal. The […]

News

Thanet food bank charities on the frontline as isle’s vulnerable struggle to make ends meet

April 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Report by Jodie Nesling The number of people using a Thanet food bank has nearly doubled in five years. From […]

News

Thanet district election: Party and Independents overview

April 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 19

A  ‘concrete piling,’ an electrician, sports journalist, nurses, radio DJs and a 21-year-old entrepreneur are among the candidates who will […]

News

Emergency department waiting times improvement for East Kent Hospitals

April 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

East Kent Hospitals Trust has released figures to show emergency department waiting times are improving for their patients, despite a […]

Opinion

Melissa Todd: When poetry meets prose to create Letters

April 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

“I’m writing a book with a poet!” I announced proudly to my friend Andrew. “Really? Do you dip his floppy […]

Community

Thanet Scouting and Brigade groups take part in St George’s parade

April 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Youngsters involved in Thanet Scouting and Brigade groups have taken part in the annual St George’s Day commemoration parade today […]

Education

Explosions, five foot flames and flying pie dishes at Laleham Gap School

April 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

Last term Laleham Gap school in Ramsgate hosted three Royal Institution science shows in a single day. There was a […]

News

Body of ‘bearded dragon’ found on Ramsgate beach

April 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

The body of what is thought to be a Bearded Dragon has been found on Ramsgate beach today (April 28). […]

Community

Thanet community news: Litter picks, fundraisers, surprise ‘thanks for saving our lives’ gifts and more

April 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Colourful Margate Colourful Margate headed up a litter pick in Dane Park today (April 28). Some 21 people assisted in […]

News

Carl Freedman and Robert Diament on why Margate is perfect for new gallery at former Thanet Press site

April 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

There are just four weeks to finish work inside the expansive former Thanet Press building in Margate before it is […]

News

Cash and Chilean Pesos stolen in Margate burglary

April 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Officers investigating a burglary at a property in Margate are appealing for witnesses. Between Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April, […]

Opinion

Ageless Thanet: Come and try our wellbeing activities

April 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Shortly after being made redundant from a high level management job in IT, David became a carer for his mother […]

News

Ambitious project to save 19th century barge and create floating Ramsgate arts centre

April 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 12

A bid to save a 120-year-old Dutch cargo barge and bring it to Ramsgate has been launched by a community […]

Education

St Lawrence College pupil’s efforts for Oasis Domestic Abuse Service

April 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

St Lawrence College Year 5 Junior School pupil Charlie has been busy collecting donations of toiletries for families who suffer […]

Sport

Successes for The Hornets Boxing Club at three-day competition

April 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Hornet Boxing Club members have brought home medals after a three-day competition in Penrith. Boxers Chaz Butters, 12, Josh Ring, […]

Events

Teams get ready to battle it out at Ramsgate’s It’s a Knockout competition

April 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Inflatable assault courses, outrageous costumes and competing teams will all take to Government Acre in Ramsgate next month for the […]

Events

Opening date and inaugural exhibition for Margate Carl Freedman Gallery announced

April 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

The new Carl Freedman Gallery will open in part of the former Thanet Press site in Margate in May. In […]

Community

Thanet fundraisers get ready to tackle 26.2 mile London Marathon

April 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

Determined Thanet runners will be among the thousands aiming to complete the gruelling 26.2mile London Marathon tomorrow (April 28). If […]

News

‘Burly’ intruder tries to force way into Ramsgate home of Summer Kitchen boss Sharon Goodyer

April 26, 2019 Kathy Bailes 12

A burly intruder knocked on the door of the Ramsgate home of Summer Kitchen founder Sharon Goodyer and then tried […]

Events

Everything you need to know about the Margate Rhythm & Rock 2019 Festival

April 26, 2019 Kathy Bailes 3

Margate Rhythm & Rock 2019 comes to Margate this September as a spectacular new addition to the festival landscape. Taking […]

News

Police appeal following shocking assault on vulnerable young man in Ramsgate

April 26, 2019 Kathy Bailes 9

Police are appealing for information after a 21-year-old man with learning difficulties was assaulted in Ramsgate and had his phone […]

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