Education
Newest members of Chilton Primary School take first steps on their school adventure
The newest members of Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate have met for the first time at a special picnic for […]
Month: June 2019
News
Thanet Community news: Seaside shuffling, ping pong fun and plenty to celebrate
Care packs The League of Friends of the QEQM Hospital has recently funded the provision of 300 comfort care packs […]
News
Group ‘attacked by 20-strong gang’ after a beach clean on Viking Bay in Broadstairs
A group of Folk Week volunteers having a barbecue and beach clean were set upon by 20 youngsters on Viking […]
News
Police update after woman falls from cliff in Palm Bay, Margate
Police have confirmed a woman who fell from a cliff in Palm Bay yesterday (Saturday) died at the scene. A […]
News
Witness appeal after two women assaulted in Margate
A woman was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning (Sunday) after a man allegedly attacked a […]
News
Plan to turn former Sportsman pub in Cliffsend into flats and micropub is refused
Plans to turn a former boozer in Cliffsend into flats, a micropub and cycle cafe have been turned down by […]
Education
Broadstairs school Haddon Dene celebrates gold award for its sporting achievements
A Broadstairs school has been awarded the School Games Gold Mark for its commitment to developing competition across the school […]
News
Call for urgent review of East Kent Housing service after gas safety scandal
Thanet District Council is being urged to carry out an urgent review of a housing authority after it emerged more […]
News
Large emergency services response to report of person falling from cliff at Palm Bay
A large emergency services response is currently in place off Palm Bay Avenue after a report of a person falling […]
Education
King Ethelbert students are campaigning on issues from plastic waste to stroke services and gender equality in school sports
Cutting plastic waste in schools, raising awareness of how to speak out about sexual assault, fighting to keep an acute […]
News
Margate RNLI called out to two missing children reports
Margate RNLI has responded to two missing children on Margate’s main sands this afternoon (June 29). Both of Margate’s RNLI […]
News
Emergency services called to brawl involving up to 50 people on Margate Main Sands
A man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and assault following a large brawl on Margate […]
Education
Talented Cliftonville primary parents create colourful banner
Cliftonville Primary and Pre-School not only has talented children – the parents have some amazing skills too. Earlier this year, […]
Education
St Peters-in-Thanet dancers take So You Want to Dance? Kent challenge top spot
Talented dancers from St Peters-in-Thanet junior school have taken top prize in a Kent competition. The youngsters travelled to Folkestone […]
Events
Thirty drumming students are due to showcase their skills in Broadstairs
Thirty drumming students will perform at a showcase in Broadstairs on Sunday (June 30). The students are from Thanet Drum […]
News
Thanet Lifeguard carries out double rescue at Joss Bay
A Thanet lifeguard carried out a double rescue at Joss Bay on Wednesday (June 26). A swimmer at Joss Bay […]
Events
Life and work of Ramsgate artist Michael Blaker celebrated in Pie Factory Margate exhibition
A new exhibition at the Pie Factory in Margate celebrates the life and work of an artist equally at home […]
Education
Speaking stars at Upton enthrall audience and judges
Many adults find it difficult to speak to a crowd – but the task is that much more daunting when […]
News
Travellers group at Government Acre issued notice to leave by council
Notice to leave has been served on a Traveller group which moved on to Government Acre in Ramsgate yesterday (June […]
News
Man airlifted to hospital after being hit by car in Ramsgate
A pedestrian was flown to a London hospital yesterday (June 27) after being hit by a car in Ramsgate. Kent […]
News
Manston DCO: Questions raised over museums, noise compensation, funders and contamination
The Planning Inspectorate examination of the bid being made by firm RiverOak Strategic Partners (RSP) to acquire the Manston airport […]
News
Third break-in at Ramsgate’s RNLI lifeguard unit
The garage of the RNLI beach lifeguard unit in Ramsgate was broken into with a crowbar last night (June 26) […]
News
Emergency crews pronounce man dead in call out to Cliftonville
Police and ambulance crews were called to Cliftonville yesterday (June 26) to a medical incident which resulted in a man’s […]
News
Kent & Medway NHS want your view on overhaul to services
The NHS in Kent and Medway is planning an overhaul of health and care services which will mean creating about […]
Business
Ageless Thanet: Helping isle’s over-50s to become business entrepreneurs
Over the past three years, Ageless Thanet has helped 127 entrepreneurs to realise their dreams of becoming self-employed or setting […]
Events
Mac DeMarco and Bird On The Wire heading to Dreamland
Canadian singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco and promoters Bird On The Wire are heading to Dreamland for a park takeover this weekend. […]
Education
Newington pupils take part in water safety workshops
The sea is a great place for fun in the sun – but it must be treated with respect. That’s […]
News
Two Thanet friends are living off the grid for ‘4wheels3eyes’ homelessness fundraiser
Two friends from Thanet who have struggled with drugs, homelessness and mental ill health have taken on a mammoth challenge […]
Events
Archers star Sunny Ormonde to stage one-woman show in Broadstairs
The Archers star Sunny Ormonde will be performing at the Pavillion, Broadstairs, on July 5. The acclaimed actress, who plays […]
News
Appeal for witnesses after ‘hit and run’ driver knocks 12-year-old off his bike on Manston Road
An appeal for information is being made after a driver knocked a 12-year-old boy off his bike on the Manston […]