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  • [ March 5, 2021 ] Online cookery, book launch and photo exhibition marking International Women’s Day News
  • [ March 5, 2021 ] Bid for up to £20million funding for Ramsgate to be made by Thanet council News
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Month: July 2019

Events

Dreamland teams up with Hammer Horror for new maze at 2019 Screamland

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

Dreamland has teamed up with Hammer Horror for this year’s Screamland. The Halloween maze chiller will see the park mutate […]

Education

New head boy and head girl for Drapers Mills junior team

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

Pupils at Drapers Mills Primary Academy in Margate went to the polls at the end of term to vote for […]

Opinion

Opinion- Seb Reilly: A coffee for the NHS – and a splendid new addition to the family

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

Have you ever smelled something and had an immediate flashback to a long-forgotten memory? Occasionally, when this happens to me, […]

Events

Ramsgate couple announce huge ‘laser light’ Christmas display for mental health charity

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

It’s never too early to be thinking about Christmas as far as Ramsgate couple Tyrone and Katie Keen are concerned. […]

News

Dispersal order put in place for Broadstairs town

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 7

A dispersal order is in place in Broadstairs today (Wednesday, July 31) until 7am tomorrow. It came into effect at […]

News

Increased police patrols for Broadstairs to tackle anti-social behaviour

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 19

Increased police presence and PCSO patrols at trouble hotspots will take place in Broadstairs in a bid to tackle recent […]

Community

Victory for volunteers as Thanet council agree to new Cliftonville Games date

July 31, 2019 Jodie Nesling 4

The Cliftonville Games is set to be rescheduled after the family event was cancelled last weekend due to bad weather. […]

News

Notice to leave issued to Traveller group at Dane Valley Green

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 12

Notice to leave has been issued to a Traveller group at Dane Valley Green in Margate and a group at […]

News

Thanet council confirms criminal investigation – and answers questions- over mountain of waste at Margate sands

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 30

Thanet council says a criminal investigation is now taking place over the litter strewn across Margate main sands at the […]

Events

Campaigners invite all to Join Hands For Our Hospital

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 6

An “emergency event” is being held on Saturday, August 3 in which a Thanet nurse will call on people to hold hands […]

News

Police call for witnesses after teenage boy sexually assaulted in Westbrook

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

A teenage boy has been sexually assaulted in Westbrook. The incident happened in Westbrook Promenade between 5pm and 5.50pm on […]

News

Ramsgate man jailed for eight years over alleyway stabbing attack

July 31, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

A man has been jailed for eight years after a “disturbingly” violent stabbing attack on his brother in a Ramsgate […]

News

Artist’s appeal after thief swipes festival sculpture

July 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

An art sculpture that featured in last week’s Ramsgate Festival of Sound has been stolen. Carol Rosalind Smith spent six […]

Events

Giant Tina Turner head at Dreamland to mark The Tina Turner Prize competition

July 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

When it comes to excitement about hosting the Turner Prize, Margate is getting a big head. Literally. Dreamland Margate has […]

Events

From birds of prey to festivals, circus fun, theatre and open air cinema – 28 August events in Thanet

July 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

August is almost here and there are a bundle of events on offer to keep everyone entertained. Here’s our guide […]

Events

Hornby open day to offer first chance to see Bittern and other full size locomotives up close

July 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

An open weekend at Hornby in Margate  on August 17-18 and  will offer the first public viewing of the locomotives […]

Education

Pfizer donation to Drapers Mills primary helps encourage reading

July 30, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Children and staff at Drapers Mills Primary Academy in Margate  were delighted with a donation from local pharmaceutical firm, Pfizer, […]

Events

Artists prepare for the 2019 Thanet Open Studios

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Thanet Open Studios returns this year with 29 artists and makers opening up studios and homes across the isle. The […]

News

Families enjoy the first day at Thanet’s Summer Kitchen free activities and food scheme

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 3

Pickleball, chickpea and spinach curry, chat and ice cream have all been on offer for the first night of the […]

News

Former policeman jailed after lying about being victim of gang attack in St Laurence graveyard

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 3

A former police officer has been sentenced by a judge for making up a report that he had been attacked […]

News

Thanet council to review CCTV and take enforcement action over horrific tide of waste left on Margate sands

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 21

Thanet council is reviewing CCTV to identify those responsible for leaving a huge amount of litter on Margate Main Sands […]

News

Thanet RNLI crews and Coastguard helicopter called to search for children adrift on dinghy

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

Margate and Ramsgate RNLI, along with the Coastguard helicopter, were called out to search for children blown out to sea […]

Events

Firework display at Broadstairs Water Gala WILL go ahead

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

Broadstairs Firework Events, which is run by volunteers, has announced that the firework display will take place on the evening […]

News

Police investigate two commercial burglaries in Ramsgate

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 4

Kent Police is investigating two commercial burglaries which took place in Ramsgate during the early hours of yesterday (July 28). […]

News

Mum who drowned her twins at Westwood home to be sentenced in August

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

A mum who has admitted drowning her twins in the bath at her Westwood home will be sentenced on August […]

Community

Thousands raised at The Garden Gate Project music day

July 29, 2019 Jodie Nesling 0

A celebrated summer music day has raised thousands for Margate charity, The Garden Gate Project. The annual event held at […]

News

East Pier closed after chase and arrests in connection with Ramsgate aggravated burglary

July 29, 2019 Kathy Bailes 4

Police closed off the East Pier in Ramsgate this morning (July 29) in connection with an aggravated burglary last night. […]

Galleries

Photos: Crowds enjoy Ramsgate Carnival 2019

July 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

The grey skies did not put off the crowds as they turned out to cheer on Ramsgate carnival today (July […]

Community

Thanet community news: Westgate Day success, Jamboree, Brave the Shave, Dementia event and more

July 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Westgate Town Council – Westgate Day The busy week started with the projects that had been produced by local schools, […]

Opinion

Opinion- Craig Mackinlay MP: Boris, Brexit and issues in Thanet

July 28, 2019 Kathy Bailes 44

I’m delighted that we have elected Boris Johnson as our new leader. Boris brings flair, a clear Brexit message, new […]

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