News
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust to review services following death of Westgate dad Ben Stone
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, responsible for mental health services in the region, is to carry […]
Month: June 2019
News
Image released of man police want to identify in Margate burglary investigation
A computer-generated image of a man has been released as part of a Margate burglary investigation. On Tuesday, May 14 […]
News
Stagecoach £4million investment for 24 new Thanet Loop buses
Twenty-four new Stagecoach buses will be running in Thanet from next month. The £4 million investment is for the fleet […]
News
Pavilion in Birchington will be flattened due to vandalism leaving it in ‘dangerous’ condition
The Pavilion in Birchington Memorial Park will be demolished due to constant vandalism which has left the building in a […]
Events
The Margate Bookshop to hold first public event
A French-born singer, writer and performer who now lives on a wooden, ketch sailboat in Ramsgate harbour will give a […]
News
Council to launch criminal investigation into Margate flytip
A criminal investigation is being launched by Thanet council after a flytip in Margate. A pile of waste, including wood […]
News
Man jailed for knifepoint robberies in Margate and Westgate
A thief in Thanet who carried out two knife-point robberies in a week has been jailed for six years. On […]
Sport
Thunderbirds bring fun and fitness to the pitch
Thanet’s only ladies recreational football team is marking the end of their second successful season. Thanet Colts Ladies Vets was […]
News
A 5k run has taken place on the ‘disappearing’ Goodwin Sands
Britain’s most surreal 5km run has just taken place – on the treacherous Goodwin Sands. At high tide the sands […]
Education
African land snails, a rainbow boa constrictor and girlfriend devouring tree frog attend Upton Junior School
It’s not every day that you come face to face with a Columbian rainbow boa constrictor that can devour a […]
Opinion
Melissa Todd: Our precious healthcare service
There are some advantages to having a permanent invalid for a spouse – a cast-iron alibi for every social event […]
Community
Nine-year-old scoops Dane Valley Woods Spring photo top place
The steering group of Dane Valley Woods has announce the winner of its seasonal Spring Photo Competition. The winning image […]
Events
Crafts, family fun and more on offer at Margate Made event
The Margate Made event returns this month with a selection of unique and beautiful hand-made items as well as activities […]
Community
Thanet community news: Charity golf, Sanctuary of Song, Pie Factory Music and Vegan Pledge day
Charity Golf Day A fundraising golf day on Friday, June 14 at North Foreland Golf Club has raised £11,300 for […]
News
Thanet council invites residents to ‘examine authority accounts’ at special sessions
Thanet council is inviting residents to attend sessions aimed at explaining the authority’s accounts. Council leader Bob Bayford said the […]
Education
Chips n Chaps Fathers’ Day celebration at Chilton primary
Chips n Chaps was the recipe for special Father’s Day lunch at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate, on Friday (June […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI crew called to woman stuck in mud at the harbour
Ramsgate lifeboat crew was called in to help yesterday (June 15) after a woman became stuck in mud at the […]
News
Film crew shoots Primark advert in Margate
A film crew has been in Margate today (June 15). A advert shoot for discount fashion chain Primark took place […]
Events
Your guide to the 2019 Broadstairs Dickens Festival
Follow in the footsteps of England’s most beloved author by visiting Broadstairs for the long running Dickens Festival. Expect top […]
Community
View from the Garden Gate: Roses and courgettes
As mid-summer fast approaches, everything in the gardening seems to be happening at once during June. Greater sunshine and warmth […]
Events
Official unveiling marks the start of Van Gogh Summer in Ramsgate
The official unveiling of a bust of artist Vincent Van Gogh in Ramsgate has taken place today (June 15). The […]
Education
Haddon Dene school celebrates its 90th birthday
Haddon Dene Preparatory School has celebrated its 90th birthday. From its humble beginnings of a school for three children, Haddon […]
Opinion
Helen Kemp: A carer’s view of Carers’ Week
National Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and […]
Education
Youngsters sign up for ‘Newington University’
Young learners have taken up a university challenge at Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate. Children from all age groups […]
Events
24 ideas for fun in Thanet June 15-17
Round 2 June 14-17, Pie Factory Gallery, Margate Fleur Alston, Liz Dudley, Ali Farmer, Shirley-Ann Galbraith, John Woodberry and Angela […]
Events
It is time for the first Dreamland Big Band Proms
The first ever Dreamland Proms takes place on the Scenic Stage tomorrow (June 15) from 6pm, with the BBC Big […]
News
Two Traveller groups in Palm Bay and Viking Adventure Playground are due to move on
Travellers who have stopped at Palm Bay and the Viking Adventure Playground in Clifonville will be leaving both sites this […]
Education
Laleham Gap students given welcome and tour of Margate Community Mosque
Pupils from Laleham Gap School in Ramsgate have been learning outside of the classroom with a visit to the Margate […]
News
Residents chase and tackle to ground suspected drink-driver trying to flee scene of Cliftonville crash
A Cliftonville dad-of-four, his neighbour and a police officer chased a suspected drink driver who had crashed his car and […]
News
The Reading Rooms in Margate has been shortlisted for a top travel award
The Reading Rooms in Margate has been shortlisted in the 2019 Food and Travel Reader Awards. The venue, in Hawley Square, is […]
