Events
Dreamland teams up with Hammer Horror for new maze at 2019 Screamland
Dreamland has teamed up with Hammer Horror for this year’s Screamland. The Halloween maze chiller will see the park mutate […]
Month: July 2019
Education
New head boy and head girl for Drapers Mills junior team
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I’m delighted that we have elected Boris Johnson as our new leader. Boris brings flair, a clear Brexit message, new […]