Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson – Welcome to the family, Bryan Munson
Sabbaticals are always hard to take; not because of the reason (I became a dad – I think I might […]
Month: November 2019
Events
Open the doors to Ramsgate’s Living Advent Calendar and help raise cash for the RISE homelessness team
A Living Advent Calendar event is taking place in Ramsgate every night from today (December 1) to December 24. Between […]
Education
Chilton primary pupils meet author Martyn Harvey following book review
Book Club members at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate have become literary critics for a new story by local author […]
Events
Your guide to the 2020 Winterfest
After the huge success of the first WinterFest last year the second festival is on the horizon in 2020 to […]
News
From homelessness and addiction to work and becoming a home owner – “do not give up on hope”
Becoming a homeowner for the first time is a major milestone but for Li Jean-Luc Harris it marks a massive […]
Business
A mix of beach style, Charles Dickens and pampering on offer at Artfuls in Broadstairs
A beach theme make over with a nod to Victorian author Charles Dickens has seen the transformation of a Broadstairs […]
News
Stagecoach publishes Thanet Loop services for over the Christmas period
Stagecoach has published service information for the festive period including timetables for bus services on Boxing Day. Joel Mitchell, managing […]
News
The Big Wheel at Dreamland is being dismantled
The Big Wheel at Dreamland is being dismantled for maintenance. The wheel will undergo inspection and tune ups ready to […]
Community
Soup The Musical and donation box plea in aid of Thanet Winter Shelter
Soup – The Musical will take place at Elsewhere in Margate to raise funds for the Thanet Winter Shelter. The […]
Events
Meet the artists at Birchington Framing Centre and Gallery
A Meet the Artists Christmas Arts and Crafts day is taking place at Birchington Framing Centre and Gallery tomorrow (November […]
News
Thanet Parkway plan thrown in doubt as councillors vote for fresh public consultation
Controversial plans for the Thanet Parkway railway station will go back out to public consultation next month after county councillors […]
News
Lee Vernon jailed for life for murder of his 6-week-old son in Broadstairs
A man who murdered his six-week-old child in Broadstairs has been jailed for life following an investigation by the Kent […]
News
Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Cliftonville
Police are investigating a sexual assault of a woman in Cliftonville. A man is reported to have indecently touched a […]
Business
Haeckels Margate holds Barter Day
Seaweed-based body care and perfumery business Haeckels is bucking the Black Friday trend by holding a Barter Day at its […]
Education
Pablo the Chorkie joins the Upton Junior School family
Children, staff and families have welcomed a new furry friend to life at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs. Pablo is […]
News
Demelza home service gives the gift of respite to family of Broadstairs lad Archie Page
Precious time together for Debbie Chapman and husband Dave is one of the gifts being made possible by the Demelza […]
Business
New life for historic Margate pub as George and Heart gets set for opening
The former George Hotel in Margate’s King Street will return back to its historic roots when it reopens next month […]
News
Charles Dickens School issues warning after pupil approached by stranger in a van
Charles Dickens School in Broadstairs has issued a safeguarding warning to parents and carers after a student was approached by […]
Events
Crafters to open Birchington Christmas shop
A group of seven talented crafters will be opening a Christmas shop in Station Road, Birchington on Saturday (November 30). […]
News
Part of A299 blocked due to car and lorry crash
Part of the A299 between Minster/Manston and Ramsgate is currently closed due to a crash between a car and a […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI: On this day
With many thanks to Ramsgate RNLI for this article On this day 65 years ago the South Goodwins Lightvessel capsized […]
Education
Romeo and Juliet routine earns top title for St Peter’s Dance and Drama Academy
St. Peter’s Dance and Drama Academy has been named Thanet PasSport competition winner for an impressive routine based on Shakespeare […]
News
Manston Raceway appeal dismissed – but fresh application due to be made
Plans for stock car racing at Ebbsfleet Lane, off Sevenscore, have been rejected at appeal by the Planning Inspectorate. Ovalsport […]
Education
Laleham Gap School celebrates success of work experience placements
Every Friday Laleham Gap School in Ramsgate has a celebration assembly. Last Friday (November 22) there was more than usual […]
Business
The number of creative businesses in Ramsgate has trebled over the last decade
The creative industry in Ramsgate has trebled over the last decade according to newly published research by Heritage Lab CIC […]
News
Former Thanet College student and celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died
Former Thanet College student and celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died aged 59. The dad-of-two passed away last night in […]
News
County councillors to discuss £1.5million funding plan for Turner Contemporary
Kent County Councillors will discuss legal requirements related to the £1.5million grant towards a £2million project to reconfigure and update […]
Business
Thanet photographer produces Margate and Ramsgate calendars
Thanet photographer Eleanor Marriott has produced some striking calendars for Ramsgate and Margate. Each design is on sale, at £10, […]
Events
Christmas is coming to Cecil Square thanks to another community effort
Cecil Square in Margate will be lit up for Christmas after yet another community effort. The lights will be switched […]
News
Ramsgate man charged with burglary faces crown court
A Ramsgate man accused of burglary is to appear in crown court in connection with the theft of designer items […]