News
Police confirm a woman died after going over a Ramsgate cliff edge
Kent Police have confirmed a woman sadly died after going over a cliff edge in Ramsgate yesterday (May 21). Kent […]
Month: May 2019
Events
Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location wants Thanet buyers for filming on the isle this June
Channel 4’s ‘Location, Location, Location’ is back for a new series and planning to come to Thanet. Property experts Kirstie […]
News
Man added to Kent Police Most Wanted list over Ramsgate assault
Kent Police has added a 30-year-old man to its most wanted list in connection with an offence in Ramsgate. Matthew […]
News
Emergency services called to Ramsgate after person falls from cliff
Police officers and ambulance staff have been called to Ramsgate after a person went over the cliff edge today (May […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils to design special artwork for the Royal Harbour
Basic skills in construction, pottery and design are helping Ramsgate Arts Primary School pupils create a special piece of artwork […]
Business
Ramsgate Brewery scoops gold at international awards
Report by Jodie Nesling A Thanet beer low in alcohol but high in taste has scooped gold at The International […]
Sport
Broadstairs Cricket Club: two wins and a remarkable century
1st XI Broadstairs v St Lawrence and Highland Court A remarkable century from Scott Narraway saw Broadstairs home with a […]
Galleries
Photos: Inflatables, fair fun and the Red Bull Quicksand challenge
It has been a busy weekend in Thanet and isle photographer Frank Leppard has been whizzing between towns to capture […]
Opinion
Melissa Todd: I know why Mona Lisa is smiling
Despite my great age and endless flaws, I’ve been modelling for several local photographers for the last few years. I […]
Community
Margate Civic Society Town Pride winners announced
The results of this year’s Town Pride Awards have been announced at the meeting of the Margate Civic Society held […]
News
Thanet climbs up the UK index for economy and business- but there is more that needs to be done
Exclusive by Jodie Nesling Tourism and the isle’s creative industries have generated millions towards Thanet’s economy, helping the district leap […]
Community
A view from the Garden Gate: Open day success and spectacular tulips
We were very lucky that a mostly sunny afternoon enabled us to welcome a bumper crowd to a hugely successful […]
Community
Thanet community news: A tenth birthday, donations and club news
Minster Surgery 10th birthday During the financial year ending March 2019 we are able to purchase nearly £3000 of new […]
Events
Dreamland Trust to open Music and Mayhem exhibition
A new exhibition celebrating Dreamland’s musical heritage opens at Dreamland next Saturday (May 25). Music & Mayhem follows the history […]
Events
Bands FC exhibition heads to Cliftonville
It has gone viral on twitter and now it’s coming to Cliftonville – the Bands FC ‘card’ collection. A cross […]
Business
Chef Matt Sworder launches The Corner House Cookbook
Chef/owner of The Corner House restaurants in Minster and Canterbury, Matt Sworder, celebrated the release of his first ever cookbook […]
Business
Ramsgate’s Little Ships scoops Best Breakfast award
Ramsgate’s Little Ships Restaurant & Café has been named Best Breakfast Venue at the LUXlife Magazine 2019 Restaurant & Bar […]
News
Athelstan Road residents celebrate street lighting victory
Residents in Cliftonville’s Athelstan Road are no longer having to navigate their street using torches at night after Kent County […]
Sport
Falcons Kickboxing Club proves it is the home of champions with more title wins
Falcons Kickboxing Club is proving it is the home of champions with three more wins for its young members. The […]
News
Trio’s plan to find new uses for Thanet’s waste plastic
By Jodie Nesling Living by the sea, plastic use is never far from our thoughts as community groups campaign for […]
News
Martin Charlton: The Broadstairs murder of Thomasina Ward
William Ward was feeling very agitated. The hour was getting late and his wife, Thomasina, had failed to return home […]
Events
Blessing and recital at shrine of St Augustine’s to mark restoration of pipe organ
Music, a talk and a Latin ritual will take place for the blessing of the restored pipe organ at the […]
Events
Your guide to events in Thanet May 18-19
Red Bull Quicksand challenge Saturday, May 18, 10am to 4pm, Margate Main Sands The brutal, one-mile beach race sees runners […]
Education
Professor and super-hero Fred teach Chilton pupils about good mental health
It was Ready, Freddy Go for children at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate who were engrossed by the latest NHS […]
News
Emergency services attend crash in Ramsgate
Emergency services have attended the scene of a crash in Ramsgate. Kent Police received a report of a collision involving […]
Events
Launch event will celebrate £200,000 grant for Creative Newington scheme
Newington Big Local has scooped a £200,000 award for a creative community project. The scheme is one of 14 across […]
News
Man rescued from failing yacht tied to wind turbine arrested hours later on suspicion of boat theft
A man who had to be rescued by Margate RNLI from aboard a yacht which he’d tied to a London […]
News
Man to face crown court accused of robbing two Thanet businesses while armed with a knife
A suspected robber is to appear in court next month accused of stealing from two Thanet businesses. Wayne Cannon, 48, […]
News
Brexit lorry park work at Manston airport site stood down
The Manston airport site has been stood down from immediate readiness as a ‘No Deal Brexit’ lorry park. Marshals were […]
Events
Norman Jay at Dreamland, Mods and Ace Cafe Meltdown all heading to Margate
Report Jodie Nesling Legendary DJ Norman Jay returns to Dreamland for Margate Meltdown this month. The 61-year-old pioneered the self-coined […]