News
Vandals have chucked paint over parked cars in Ramsgate
Kent Police is asking anyone with information to come forward after three cars were vandalised in Ramsgate yesterday (November 18). […]
Month: November 2019
News
Ambitious project to bring new life to Pugin’s Grade II listed Granville Hotel in Ramsgate
An ambitious project to save Pugin’s Grade II listed Granville Hotel in Ramsgate from obscurity and create refurbished spaces for […]
Events
Classic Sound of Ibiza party in Margate ticket winners announced
Winners of a ticket competition for Classic Sound of Ibiza at Olby’s in Margate this weekend have been announced. Organisers […]
Events
Broadstairs author to hold signing event for new Thanet-based novel The Big Five O
Broadstairs author and journalist Jane Wenham-Jones will be meeting readers and signing copies of her latest novel The Big Five O (Harper […]
News
Man arrested following crash in Margate
A Margate man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs following a crash this […]
Business
Blooming brilliant Ramsgate flower shop gains place in exclusive Good Florist Guide
Ramsgate’s florist York Street Flowers has been crowned as one of the UK’s best florists The business has been accepted […]
Events
Westgate Heroes and special Santa’s guardian named for Christmas light switch on event
Westgate couple Lorraine and Richard Hambidge have been announced as the town’s local heroes 2019 and will flip the switch […]
News
Fire crews at scene of large haystack blaze in Westgate
Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of a large haystack fire in Westgate at 2.47am today […]
Events
Art under the hammer for Palm Bay school fundraiser
The third annual Palm Bay Primary School Art Department Fundraiser will take place at the Walpole Bay Hotel on Friday […]
Events
Change to Margate skyline due when Dreamland’s Big Wheel comes down for maintenance
There will be a change in the Margate skyline next month as Dreamland dismantles the Big Wheel for maintenance. The […]
Business
Thanet cab bosses: “Passengers ‘put at risk’ due to decline of council licensing services”
By Jodie Nesling Taxi passengers are being “put at risk” due to a major decline in services at Thanet council’s […]
Community
Volunteer recruitment day for Margate Caves
Margate Caves will be holding a volunteer recruitment day on Wednesday (November 20). The attraction, which opened in August, is […]
Education
St Laurence academy youngsters dig in to the past
Youngsters at St Laurence-in-Thanet Junior Academy have taken part in an archaeological dig. Year 4 Fry and Hengist classes came […]
Education
St Gregory’s Primary School celebrates Good Ofsted grading
Staff, parents and children at St Gregory’s Primary School in Margate are celebrating after Ofsted inspectors rated them as Good […]
Opinion
Opinion: Melissa Todd – Plastic pollution in our seas is everyone’s problem
Last weekend 750000 poppies were dropped over the White Cliffs of Dover. It’s claimed these were bio-degradable, but then so […]
News
QEQM Hospital midwife scoops award for ‘inspirational leadership’
A midwife at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate has been recognised for her inspirational leadership and […]
News
Sapphire’s Promise on a mission to help grieving families pay for headstones for little ones
A facebook support group for bereaved families of little ones lost in infancy or during pregnancy is raising funds for […]
News
Liotia signs with Ramsgate’s Ramrock Red Records and releases new EP
Ramsgate’s Ramrock Red Records has announced a new signing and release to the label. Electroacoustic duo Whitstable singer/songwriter Abigail Hubbard […]
News
Man suffers head injuries in Cliftonville attack
A man in his 20s has suffered head injuries after being hit with a wooden plank and metal pole. Kent […]
Community
Thanet community news: Face of Europe winner, Birchington primary, volunteer award, Town Shed and more
Face of Europe and the World A Minster primary eight year old has won the title of Junior Face of […]
Business
Former Franks nightclub transformed into Faith in Strangers venue
By Jodie Nesling Looking across the skyscape from the former Frank’s nightclub the sea glimmers blending into a multitude of […]
News
Martin Charlton: Joss Snelling – the Broadstairs Smuggler
It seemed that luck had finally run out for Joss Snelling. For some, particularly those serving for His Majesty’s revenue […]
Business
Nationwide to shut Cliftonville branch
Nationwide Building Society will close its Cliftonville branch next February. The branch in Northdown Road shuts on February 21 at […]
News
Councillors to discuss proposal for three temporary Traveller sites in Thanet
Temporary “tolerated sites” for Travellers could be created at the former education space at Tivoli Brooks, Margate; Ramsgate Port car […]
News
Thanet Parkway Station costs expected to spiral to £34.5million
The estimated cost of the proposed Thanet Parkway Station at Cliffsend has spiralled to £34.51million – meaning £14million of government […]
Business
Cliftonville venue Bar Nothing inspired by The Waste Land
By Jodie Nesling With its dark brooding alcoves and stunning views, a new music venue and cafe has found its […]
Events
Get ready for Margate Bookie 2019
The Margate Bookie returns for its fifth year to celebrate literature across a packed weekend by the sea from Friday, […]
Business
Ramsgate mum’s ambition to create handmade tiles industry in Thanet
Creating Thanet as a centre of handmade floor and wall tile making is the mission of mum-of-two Sarah Hopkinson. Sarah, […]
Sport
Alli takes to the ring for coaching at Hornets Boxing Club in Ramsgate
The boxing ring has traditionally been the domain of men, with the British Amateur Boxing Association only sanctioning its first […]
Sport
Wanderers suffer defeat to Haywards Heath
THANET WANDERERS RUFC 12-34 HAYWARDS HEATH RFC Battling display by Wanderers wins praise but cannot prevent the league leaders marching […]