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A pod garden ‘oasis’ could be created in the middle of Margate town
A piece of redundant ground could become an ‘oasis’ of nature in the centre of Margate if Thanet council approves […]
Month: June 2019
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Fire crews attend fire at Fort Road Yard
Kent Fire and Rescue crews have been called out to a fire in Margate. Crews were called this evening (June […]
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Ramsgate RNLI called to children on stranded dinghy
Ramsgate RNLI is reminding people to take care, be aware of water safety and to always carry a fully charged […]
Events
From Prison to Pavement – homelessness and creativity at Stretch Outsider Gallery
From Prison to Pavement – the title of a new programme of work and planned exhibition by Stretch Outsider Gallery […]
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Margate RNLI called to fishing vessel with faulty machinery
Margate’s RNLI all-weather lifeboat has provided help to a fishing vessel that suffered machinery problems in the busy waters of […]
Business
CEO of Hornby says latest Hellcat model marks the start of a new beginning for company
The ‘market’ launch of a Grumman Hellcat F6F-5 fighter plane Airfix kit with Hornby on Friday (June 21) marks a […]
Events
Join Monkton Stargazers to celebrate 50th anniversary of first Moon landing
The Monkton Stargazers at Monkton Nature Reserve will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing on the […]
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NSPCC slams ‘disdain’ shown by Ramsgate sex attacker Emily Sweetland
Children’s charity the NSPCC has slammed ‘predatory’ Ramsgate sex attacker Emily Sweetland and the disdain she has shown for her […]
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Dalby Square tour and invite to explore historic former Hotel Cecil to mark National Civic Day
As part of National Civic Day on Saturday ( June 22),there will be a series of activities in and around […]
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The 15 fire safety failures at Margate’s Arlington House that led to two enforcement notices being served
Fifteen fire safety failures have been listed on an enforcement notice to the landlord for Margate’s Arlington House. Freshwater Property […]
Community
Appeal for Margate FC supporters to pitch in for volunteers’ day
This Sunday (June 23) Margate FC is asking for any supporters with some spare time to come along to Hartsdown […]
Education
Drapers Mills and Ellington Infant pupils get creative for Artbuilders campaign
Draper’s Mills Primary in Margate and Ellington Infants in Ramsgate have teamed up with other primary schools across East Kent […]
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Arlington House resident hauled to court for £5k service charges wins £105k refund for towerblock tenants
A major property landlord and its management company which hauled an Arlington House resident into court in a dispute over […]
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Seven raids and three more arrests in connection with Ramsgate stabbing
Raids at seven Thanet properties have resulted in three more arrests in connection with the stabbing of a man in […]
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More arrests with third day of police raids in Thanet and the county
Scores of suspected violent and organised criminals have been arrested by Kent Police officers during three days of raids. The […]
Business
Book Buoy opens its doors in Margate Old Town
A snug new bookshop has opened in Margate’s Old Town. Book Buoy, in Hawley Street, is the result of former […]
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Birchington engineer says East Kent Housing gas check backlog just the latest safety concern to affect Thanet tenants
A Birchington electrical engineer says the revelation that East Kent Housing, which manages properties for councils including Thanet, had hundreds […]
Events
A look at Ramsgate’s future in Project MotorHouse youth exhibition
What does the future hold for Ramsgate? If the art installation at 26 Harbour Street is anything to go by, […]
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Sponsored: Discover Your Inner Age with a Your Leisure Body Scan
You know how old you are chronologically, but how old is your body? Are your insides purring like a fine-tuned […]
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Ramsgate RNLI rescues woman who climbed cliff to escape rising tide
A woman has been rescued by Ramsgate’s RNLI crew after having to climb up a cliff to escape the rising […]
Sport
Friendly but fierce competition in Viking schools sporting tournament
Competition was fierce but friendly as the second annual Viking Games featured a series of sporting contests between three Thanet […]
Business
Pfizer and Kent County Council announce £5million investment each at Discovery Park site
Pfizer is investing £5million to grow its manufacturing capabilities for paediatric medicines at the Discovery Park site in Sandwich. The […]
Events
Australian folk singer to share songs of knitting, surviving an earthquake and overseas adventures
A lot has happened since songstress Ange Takats left her homeland for a life less ordinary. She joined a folk […]
Events
‘Queen Victoria’ opens Broadstairs Seaside Scrabble tournament
The third annual Broadstairs Seaside Special Scrabble tournament took place last weekend with the theme of “Dickens”. There were 52 […]
News
Seventeen more arrests in police raids across county including Thanet
A further 17 arrests have been made on the second day of raids targeting suspected offenders with links to violent […]
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Thanet targeted during early morning police raids
Twenty seven arrests have been made across the county after early morning warrants across the county, including in Margate, Ramsgate […]
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Westgate Town Council is on the move
Westgate-on-Sea Town Council is moving from their current premises at 11 Ethelbert Square to a new larger premises at 78 […]
Events
Kent punk duo Slaves set to headline Wheels and Fins festival
Punk-rock duo Slaves are set to headline and curate the line-up at this year’s Wheels and Fins music festival. The […]
Education
Cuddly toys, activities and a party as four-year-olds explore Ramsgate Arts Primary
Dozens of cuddly toys joined their owners on their first day at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. A teddy bear’s picnic […]
Events
Get ready for the 133rd annual Minster Show
The 133rd annual Minster Show takes place next month. The event will feature children’s rides, games, retail stalls, demonstrations, a baby […]
