Opinion
Richard Styles: Why young people do not vote
Up until 2017 younger voters had been noticeable by their absence. It seemed to some, that young people were turning […]
Month: April 2019
News
Thanet council spends £243k on agency staff in three months
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Police are appealing for information after a 21-year-old man with learning difficulties was assaulted in Ramsgate and had his phone […]