Events
Extinction Rebellion member to speak at Ramsgate meeting
A representative of the controversial Extinction Rebellion protest group will speak at a May Day meeting in Ramsgate. They will […]
Month: April 2019
News
Questions raised over public access to The Secret Jungle play area in Northdown Park
A Margate nursery which took on responsibility for The Secret Jungle play area in Northdown Park last September, says more […]
Events
Margate publisher Whisky & Beards competes for Saboteur Awards title
Margate publisher Whisky & Beards has been shortlisted for “Most Innovative Publisher” at the 2019 Saboteur Awards. The awards, now […]
Business
Westwood Cross Debenhams not named in list of 22 store closures
Twenty-two Debenhams stores will be closed next year but Westwood Cross is, for now, safe. A statement issued by the […]
Events
Take a trip back in time with the St Peter’s Village Tour
St Peter’s Village Tour has started for the season and runs through to September 19. The attraction, which is celebrating […]
Business
Corner House boss releases first cookbook
Minster and Canterbury restaurant chef/owner Matt Sworder is launching his first cookbook this May. The Corner House Minster was opened […]
News
Emergency services called to suspected Margate stabbing
Two police vehicles and two ambulances have attended the scene of a suspected stabbing in Margate. Emergency services are understood […]
Business
Neptunes Hall in Broadstairs receives ‘official reopening’
Neptunes Hall in Broadstairs, is gearing up for a busy year ahead after a major £135,000 winter overhaul. The pub […]
News
Campaigners fighting to retain QEQM acute stroke services hit first Judicial Review fundraising target
Health campaigners fighting the decision to close stroke units in east Kent have met their first funding target in just […]
Education
Newington pupils joined in class by cockroaches, snakes and a tarantula
Year 3 children at Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate have welcomed a host of mini beasts into their classrooms […]
Events
It is almost time for the fifth annual Thanet Pugathon
Thanet’s Pug-a-thon is back and will be celebrating its fifth birthday next month. Stalls, food, including veggie and vegan options, […]
News
Protest at Thanet council over clock tower toilet closure
Spending a penny has never been so costly as campaigners gathered in Margate to protest the closure of a seafront […]
Business
New managing director at Stagecoach pledges to ‘put people first’
Connecting the community and putting people at the heart of the business’ is the mission of Joel Mitchell, newly appointed […]
Sport
Thanet Wanderers Under 10s scoop six wins out of six matches at rugby festival
After a successful season so far Thanet Wanderers Under 10s took a squad of 15 players to a two day […]
News
Police investigating Margate burglary appeal for witnesses
Police officers investigating a burglary at a property in Margate are appealing for witnesses. Between Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, […]
News
Van seized in Dreamland flytipping investigation
A van has been seized by Thanet council’s street scene team in connection with a flytipping offence at Dreamland. The […]
News
Jewellery shop owner reveals how he disarmed man swinging an axe in Ramsgate town centre
A Ramsgate jewellery shop owner risked his own life to disarm a man with an axe who had terrified shoppers […]
News
Prison for Thanet and Dover tobacco thieves who amassed £235,000
Four Thanet men and another from Dover who brought in £235,000 by selling confiscated tobacco from a high-security incinerator plant […]
News
Thanet burglary duo jailed for Margate crime spree
Two Thanet burglars who were caught by police as they ran from a home they had tried to smash their […]
News
Coastguard and marine rescue teams called to ‘stranded’ seal in Margate
HM Coastguard Margate and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue teams were called to Margate yesterday (April 23) to reports […]
Events
Theatre arts academy due to open in Westgate
A Margate-born West End producer will be opening a branch of his established theatre arts academy this month. Joseph Hodges […]
Community
Aldi Margate and Ramsgate join food donation scheme and Thanet charities are invited to apply
Aldi’s Margate and Ramsgate stores are now donating surplus food directly to local charities that distribute food to vulnerable people […]
News
Thanet Winter Shelter has helped 57 people tackle homelessness issues
The Thanet Winter Shelter provided overnight accommodation and practical help to find a more permanent home to 57 people during […]
News
Blood stain leads to arrest and jailing of burglar from Margate
A Margate burglar who left a blood stain at a property after he smashed his way through a bedroom window […]
News
Dreamland confirms free park entry for 2019 after record-breaking Easter crowds
Dreamland has confirmed the park will stay free to enter for the 2019 season, ditching the previous £5 admission fee. […]
News
Police investigate after man with meat cleaver hacks up porpoise corpse on Margate beach
Police are searching for a man who carried a meat cleaver to the beach by Margate Winter Gardens and started […]
Sport
Tribute paid to former Margate FC player and manager Terry Morris
Margate Football Club has paid tribute to former player Terry Morris who has died aged 77. Terry was a much-loved […]
News
Man remanded following cannabis plants discovery in Ramsgate
A man has been charged with the production of cannabis after 100 plants were discovered at a property in Ramsgate […]
News
Teenager arrested in Ramsgate on suspicion of three assaults
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of three assaults and criminal damage following a disturbance in Ramsgate town centre […]
Sport
Upton Junior squash player celebrates performance at Dunlop English Junior Championships
A young squash player from Broadstairs is celebrating after becoming one of the best in the country. Caspar, a Year […]