News
Warning over poisonous bait laid in Margate cemetery
Thanet council has put up a warning sign in Margate cemetery after discovering someone has laid poison at the site. […]
Month: August 2019
Business
The doors are now open at The Albion Rooms bars
The outside painting was still taking place but that didn’t stop the doors opening for the first day today (August […]
Events
Extinction Rebellion Thanet is marching in Ramsgate
Extinction Rebellion Thanet will be staging a march around Ramsgate harbour today (August 31). Demonstrators are assembling at Government Acre, […]
News
Impromptu demonstration in Broadstairs against suspension of Parliament
A crowd staged an impromptu demonstration in Broadstairs last night (August 30) against the proroguing of Parliament. The demonstration took […]
News
Police have cordoned off Dane Park after serious assault
Police have cordoned off Dane Park in Margate this morning (August 31) after a serious assault. Officers at the scene […]
Events
Football United charity day gets ready to kick off
The Football United charity football and fun day will be held at Newington school in Ramsgate tomorrow ( August 31) […]
Events
The Cliftonville Games is back
The Cliftonville Games is back tomorrow (August 31) after downpours and wind scuppered last month’s event. The fun takes place […]
News
Margate drug dealer ordered to pay more than £8,000 under Proceeds of Crime Act
A Margate drug-dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £8,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Sorin Stanoiu, […]
News
An epic litterpick mission by one man and his dog reaches Thanet
Litter warrior Wayne Dixon, from Blackburn, and his Northern Inuit dog ‘Koda’ are currently in Thanet as part of a […]
Sport
Casey the dog takes top trophy at Dyson Dash in Broadstairs
On a glorious Bank Holiday Monday (August 26) Broadstairs Sailing Club celebrated the life of club member Steve Dyson by […]
News
Wisewoods Dance crew scoop world title – by order of the Peaky Blinders
Thanet can boast a new world champion title after Under 16s at Westgate’s Wisewood’s Dance scooped top place in the […]
News
Police called in following suspicious fire in Ramsgate towerblock stairwell
Police have been called in following a fire at a Ramsgate towerblock. The fire, thought to be deliberate, was on […]
Events
HM Coastguard members take on epic cycle challenge in memory of colleague Gordon Sinclair
HM Coastguard colleagues are undertaking an epic cycle ride challenge this weekend. The riders will visit many of the Kent […]
News
Administration period of company that bought Lido sites extended for another two years
The administration period for Stour Side Developments, the company which bought property including the Lido, Kings Hall and land at […]
News
Win for Broadstairs CC 2nd team but likely relegation for 1st
1st XI Broadstairs CC v Upchurch CC Broadstairs were soundly beaten at home to fellow strugglers Upchurch in a match […]
News
Bailiffs on site at Lido car park for Traveller group eviction
Bailiffs have been on site at the Lido car park in Cliftonville and moved a Traveller group off of the […]
Events
The Libertines open the doors to The Albion Rooms this weekend
The Libertines will unveil the first phase of The Albion Rooms in Cliftonville this Saturday (August 31) at 1pm. The […]
News
Wheels & Fins 2019 festival cancelled
The Wheels and Fins Festival due to take place in Joss Bay on on September 7-8 has been cancelled due […]
Events
Thanet Photographers Collective Exhibition on show at the Old Kent Market
The Thanet Photographers Collective is now open at the Old Kent Market in Margate. The works are from the Thanet […]
News
Ramsgate Arts Barge vessel Vreindschap arrives in the harbour
A 120-year-old Dutch cargo barge saved by a community group from possibly being scrapped has arrived in Ramsgate harbour this […]
News
Pubs and businesses in Margate and Cliftonville forced to shut early after series of disturbances
Many pubs in Margate and Cliftonville closed the doors early last night after a number of disturbances understood to have […]
Opinion
Opinion: Christine Tongue – Flowers and veg at Quex and growing your own after Brexit
I love Quex Park– I go every few months with friends who volunteer working in the gardens. I daydream around […]
News
A look at this year’s Summer Kitchen in numbers as final session is held in Margate
There was a packed hall at Drapers Mills Primary this evening (August 28) for the final Summer Kitchen session of […]
News
Notice issued to Traveller group sited at Dane Valley Green
A notice to leave has been issued to a Traveller group currently sited at Dane Valley green in Margate. The […]
Events
See Life with Eleanor Marriott at Pie Factory gallery
Thanet-based photographer Eleanor Marriott is returning to the Pie Factory gallery in Margate this week to exhibit a new collection […]
News
Councillors protest over Thanet council top officer actions
Around 15 people, including councillors, attended a protest outside Thanet council’s offices in Margate yesterday (August 27) following the reporting […]
Events
Get ready for cars and family fun at OhSoRetro 2019
Classic and retro car enthusiasts will be able to check out more than 1,500 vehicles at this year’s OhSoRetroShow in […]
Events
Margate Mantra Lounge and 101 Social Club team up for free Sunday meals project in Cliftonville
A former Chatham House student who became a Hare Krishna monk after meeting devotees of the religion will be open a […]
News
Police called to Campaign Against Arms Trade protest at Discovery Park
Police were called to Discovery Park this morning (August 27) due to a protest being held by the Campaign Against […]
News
Warning issued over risk of heatstroke for dogs being walked in high temperatures
A warning has been issued by the Missing Dogs and Strays in Thanet group against walking pets in high temperatures, […]