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  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Supporters join Ramsgate picket line as strike action across Southeastern network continues News
  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Government grants Development Consent Order for Manston Airport News
  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Consultation for 20mph on 10 Ramsgate roads and petition asking for wider speed restrictions News
  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Pitchside: Honours even in local derby Sport
  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Photos: The Libertines delight fans with gig at The Oval Bandstand Galleries
  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Appeal for witnesses after man suffers head wound in Margate assault News
  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Thanet A Level/IB results 2022 Education
  • [ August 18, 2022 ] Blues take win away to Bowers and Pitsea Sport
  • [ August 17, 2022 ] Ramsgate RNLI rescue woman cut off by tide News
  • [ August 17, 2022 ] Thanet council receives nine formal offers to buy Ramsgate’s Granville Cinema News
  • [ August 17, 2022 ] The Kent Country Show is heading to Quex Park Events
  • [ August 17, 2022 ] Next steps in project to create events and arts space, cafe and function rooms at Cliftonville shul building News
  • [ August 17, 2022 ] Thanet JobCentre Plus: Recruitment for Poundland and Thorley Taverns, training and upcoming job fairs Business
  • [ August 17, 2022 ] Security measures and ‘screening’ to be installed at Winter Gardens during closure News
  • [ August 16, 2022 ] OhSoRetro revs up for ninth year of classic and retro vehicle show Events
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Month: August 2019

Events

Live music and family fun to mark 200th anniversary of Waterloo Tower at Quex

August 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

A celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the first peal of the 12 bells at the Waterloo Tower will […]

Events

Last chance to see Dreamed Revisions exhibition in Margate

August 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Today (August 27) is the last chance to see Dreamed Revisions, a joint exhibition of works by artists Fiona Stewart […]

Events

East Kent siblings among top places at National Freestyle Kitesurfing Championships in Ramsgate

August 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

A second successful British Kitesurfing Championships took place in Ramsgate over the weekend. Active Ramsgate, an initiative of Ramsgate Town […]

News

Burglars target Westgate Co-op store

August 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

Cigarettes have been stolen from the Westgate Co-op during a break-in this morning (August 27). The store in Station Road […]

News

Crews called to Broadstairs outbuilding fire

August 27, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Fire crews were called to a fire in an outbuilding in Afghan Road in Broadstairs this morning (August 27). Two […]

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Councillors and community groups due to protest outside Thanet council over top officer actions

August 26, 2019 Kathy Bailes 18

A protest will be held outside Thanet council’s Margate offices tomorrow (August 27) by Labour councillor Karen Constantine, Green party […]

News

Last two Summer Kitchen sessions in Margate and Ramsgate take place this week

August 26, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

The last two days of the isle’s Summer Kitchen scheme with free meals and activities will take place today and […]

News

Ramsgate shortlisted for cash award in government High Streets Fund

August 26, 2019 Kathy Bailes 12

Ramsgate is one of 50 towns that have been shortlisted in the £1 billion Future High Streets Fund, Prime Minister […]

News

Police appeal for witnesses over rape in Margate QEQM car park

August 25, 2019 Kathy Bailes 3

Officers investigating the reported rape of a woman in Margate are appealing for witnesses to come forward. It was reported […]

News

Tight resources mean Thanet has just three dedicated beat patch officers – but more are on the way

August 25, 2019 Kathy Bailes 39

Exclusive Jodie Nesling Only three dedicated beat police officers -tasked with patrolling a specific area – are assigned to Thanet […]

Events

BroadstairsLit gets set to celebrate its second birthday

August 25, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

BroadstairsLit will celebrate its second birthday on September 12 with a free community event in the Pavilion, Broadstairs.  The popular […]

News

History with Isaac Naylor: The task of Ramsgate’s wartime HMS Fervent

August 25, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Ramsgate’s close proximity to the continent, has meant in times of war, the population has had to form a close […]

News

Blast from the past for former Thanet DJ who started career behind a canteen counter

August 25, 2019 Kathy Bailes 4

It will be a blast from the past for a Ramsgate funeral director and former isle DJ when he returns […]

News

Three arrested after man suffers injuries to face in Ramsgate disturbance

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

A man has suffered injuries to his face following a disturbance in Ramsgate. The incident involved a group of men […]

Community

Glorious sun, awards and lots of fun at annual RNLI junior fishing competition

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 3

Dawn and Jason Parrott, organisers of the annual RNLI junior fishing competition held at Ramsgate RNLI station, couldn’t have hoped […]

News

Nothing to see here – move along – just a dinosaur on the beach at Broadstairs

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 1

Beach-goers in Broadstairs were caught by surprise today (August 24) when they were joined on the sands by a dinosaur. […]

News

Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after cars set alight outside Westbrook home

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Police are appealing for information after a report of two cars being set alight outside a house in Westbrook. Emergency […]

Community

A View From the Garden Gate Project: Vegetable Harvest, Dried Flowers and Spring Bedding

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Amidst the late summer heat of August, the garden’s annual cycle of growth is fast reaching full maturity. In the […]

Events

Ramsgate Tunnels air raid siren sounds to mark anniversary of war time blitz on the town

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

On August 24, 1940, Ramsgate suffered the first war-time ‘blitz’ on a British town when, without warning, 500 bombs were […]

Events

11 ideas for things to do in Thanet August 24-26

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

British Freestyle Kitesurfing Championships finals in Ramsgate This weekend (August 24-25) watch all the action on Ramsgate seafront. The event […]

News

Man seriously injured in Margate ‘assault’ after being hit by car

August 24, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate is appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Margate where a man […]

News

Red roses float to sea at Margate gathering in memory of Lucas Dobson

August 23, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

Red roses floated out to sea, bubbles were blown and candles lit at a memorial event in Margate in memory […]

Events

Melissa Todd: The art scene in Ramsgate and Thanet Open Studios

August 23, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

If you were casting an Agatha Christie which demanded a seaside artist, you’d want him to look like Mike Samson. […]

News

Police issue warning after third Thanet victim report of attempted ‘grab’ by men in car

August 23, 2019 Kathy Bailes 11

Police are urging residents to consider their own personal safety as officers investigate three similar reports of women being approached […]

News

Manston MoD fire training and development centre to be closed following Capita contract award

August 23, 2019 Kathy Bailes 13

The fire training and Development Centre at Manston will close with operations being transferred to Moreton-in-Marsh. The move follows the […]

News

Thanet council applies to court for removal of Traveller group on Ramsgate seafront

August 23, 2019 Kathy Bailes 37

Thanet council says it has now requested a court date for the removal of a Traveller group at the Marina […]

News

Minster mum desperate to move from damp and mouldy council ‘flat from hell’

August 22, 2019 Kathy Bailes 34

A pregnant mum of three from Thanet says she is concerned for her children’s health as her family are being […]

Events

Artists’ ideas invited for Tiina Turner Prize at Dreamland

August 22, 2019 Kathy Bailes 0

The Tiina Turner Prize has been launched by Dreamland Margate. The competition, with support from Studio Tac, is to create a […]

News

Thanet council chief exec reports Labour councillor to Standards in row about suspended top officer

August 22, 2019 Kathy Bailes 31

Ramsgate councillor Karen Constantine has been reported to the Standards Committee by Thanet council chief executive Madeline Homer. The move […]

News

Margate Caves and community centre are now open

August 22, 2019 Kathy Bailes 2

Photos Carole Adams Historic Margate Caves and the new community building in Northdown Road have opened today (August 22); The […]

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