Events
Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts graphic design duo ‘in conversation’ at The Bay Tree Hotel
The Bay Tree Hotel in Broadstairs will host an intimate talks# with graphic design duo MinaLima on Saturday May 11. […]
Month: April 2019
Events
It’s nearly time for the Planet Thanet Beer festival
Report by Jodie Nesling Ale lovers rejoice as the Planet Thanet Beer Festival returns. The festival will run on Friday, […]
News
Dog walkers advised to keep pets away from dead seal at Louisa Bay
Dog walkers are advised to keep their pets away from a dead seal that is yet to be removed from […]
News
Former Palm Bay boutique owner Gladys Wolfenden celebrates 102nd birthday
Former Palm Bay boutique owner Gladys Wolfenden is celebrating her 102nd birthday today (April 13) and puts her longevity down […]
Events
Bromstone pupils and Inspiration Inclusive take part in signing choir event
A new signing choir category has been introduced to the annual Thanet Music and Drama Festival. The section, which is […]
Events
Live music to celebrate Record Store Day at Elsewhere in Margate
Margate record store and music venue Elsewhere will have a stacked line up of live music and DJs for what […]
News
Appeal to find missing Pug puppy Winston
A Thanet animal group has made an appeal for help to find a missing 16 week old puppy. Winston the […]
News
Free gleaned potatoes and broccoli on offer to isle community groups
Free potatoes and purple sprouting broccoli are on offer to any community groups that can use them. Sharon Goodyer, from […]
Events
Bunnies, eggs and Teddies at RSPCA Easter fun day
An egg hunt, Teddy bears’ picnic and meet the bunnies will be just some of the fun on offer at […]
Education
Margate mum’s new venture to teach languages to children
A Margate mum is on a mission to encourage the next generation of learners to embrace and enjoy languages from […]
News
Toilet closure prompts advice to needy residents to sign up for Just Can’t Wait card
Birchington mum and district election candidate Suzanne Brimm is urging people with medical issues that make toilet facilities an urgent […]
News
Group’s ambitious plan to revive Cliftonville Lido and Clifton Baths site
An ambitious plan to buy the Cliftonville Lido and Clifton Baths site – excluding the Lido snooker club – and […]
News
Crow caught in act of ‘vandalism’ at Margate Cemetery
Video taken at Margate Cemetery has raised the question over whether crows could be responsible for some of the vandalism […]
Events
Spice Girl Mel C joins the line up for this year’s Margate Pride
Spice Girl Mel C and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell are amongst the line-up for this year’s Margate Pride. The […]
News
Lottery grant to help preserve memories of Thanet’s printing industry
A new project is set to celebrate the Isle of Thanet’s lost printing industry, after Kent arts organisation Appletye received […]
Sport
Twenty-three second half points, without reply, seal victory for Wanderers
THANET WANDERERS 26 – 10 OLD COLFEIANS RFC There were seven changes to the Thanet team that lost so heavily […]
News
Man remains in custody following report of knife threat in Ramsgate
A man has been arrested and remains in custody following reports that a person was threatened with a knife in […]
Community
Boxing event raising belting £31,000 for charity
Fifteen boxing bouts with competitors aged between 10 and 24 at an event in Margate have helped to raise £31,000 […]
Opinion
World Autism Month: A Ramsgate mum’s insight into everyday life
April is World Autism Awareness month but for those who have autism and their families every month is autism month. […]
Education
Ofsted inspectors grade Hand in Hand nursery in Ramsgate as Outstanding
A Ramsgate nursery has received a glowing report and an Outstanding grading from Ofsted inspectors. Hand in Hand nursery, based […]
News
Removal orders served on Traveller groups in Margate and Ramsgate
Removal orders have been served on Traveller groups currently in Ramsgate and on Dane Valley Green in Margate. The group […]
Business
Minster’s Hair of the Dog scoops Thanet Cider Pub of the Year title
For the second year running the Hair of the Dog micropub in Mnster has been named Thanet CAMRA’s Cider Pub […]
News
Warning to motorists after man tries to force way into two women’s cars in Cliftonville
A Palm Bay mum-of-two is warning motorists to be on their guard after a man tried to force his way […]
Events
Caring is Creepy bank holiday festival announces latest acts
The Caring Is Creepy bank holiday music festival has announced more acts to the line up. Appearances from Bo Ningen, Flamingods, […]
News
Protesters against live export of sheep and calves due to demonstrate at Ramsgate Port
Animal rights campaigners will be protesting in Ramsgate once more on Friday (April 12) as three lorries – two carrying […]
News
Children arrested over Westwood industrial unit blaze will not face charges
Three 12-year-olds from Margate arrested on suspicion of arson following a 25 day blaze at a Westwood Industrial Estate unit […]
Sport
Thanet United Ladies become Ramsgate FC’s first women’s team
Ramsgate FC have announced the inclusion of a women’s team for the club as they are joined by the former […]
Events
Ramsgate to host 2019 British Freestyle Kitesurfing Championships final
Ramsgate will host the final round of the British Freestyle Kitesurfing Championships this year. The event will take place on […]
Education
Ramsgate nursery’s sudden closure due to repair costs leaves some children without placements
A Ramsgate nursery has suddenly shut down this week due to the cost of repairs to maintain the site. A […]
News
Top council salaries ‘raise serious questions’ say TaxPayers Alliance
A report by the TaxPayers Alliance has revealed that the number of local authority employees receiving £100,000 or more in […]
