Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: A year of firsts
When you have a child, there is always a year of “firsts”. Bryan and I have experienced that in a […]
Year: 2020
Education
A number of staff and students isolating after Royal Harbour Academy pupil tests positive for Covid-19
Twenty-five students and five staff at Royal Harbour Academy in Ramsgate are self isolating as a precautionary measure after a […]
Community
Thanet community news: Sponsored walk, Silver Sunday and open air cinema
Rotary Club of Thanet The Rotary Club of Thanet extends a huge thank you to the people of Thanet for […]
News
Coastguard and bomb disposal teams attend yet more ‘unexploded artillery’ call outs at Sandwich Bay
An unexploded artillery shell has been detonated at Sandwich Bay today (September 20) and follows a similar detonation yesterday. HM […]
News
Covid-19: Fines of up to £10,000 to be introduced for people failing to self-isolate
A new rule being introduced on September 28 will mean people will be fined if they do not self-isolate if […]
Education
Children and staff create Team Newington music video
All together now – a music video celebrating Newington Community Primary School and the community’s togetherness – is being created […]
News
Bomb disposal team called in following find at Westbrook property
A bomb disposal team has been called to Westbrook this evening (September 19). It is understood the team, from the […]
News
Multi-agency search launched after report of fears for swimmer off Botany Bay
Two RNLI lifeboats, coastguard search teams and a coastguard helicopter have carried out an intensive search off Margate today (September […]
Events
Fireworks event at Quex Park cancelled for 2020
Kent Events has cancelled this year’s bonfire and fireworks event – moving it to Saturday, November 6, 2021. In a […]
News
County council deluged with emails about ‘temporary’ road scheme in Broadstairs
Kent County Council is asking people not to contact them after being deluged with emails about new ‘temporary’ road schemes […]
News
Still a chance to have your say on £25m Margate Town Deal
Almost 200 people attended drop in sessions last weekend and Monday to learn more about the Margate Town Deal. Margate […]
News
Thanet residents have ‘lost confidence’ in NHS over stroke units
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan The NHS has been criticised for “losing the confidence” of Thanet residents over the […]
News
Broadstairs man charged with crack cocaine and heroin supply
A Broadstairs man is to appear in court following an investigation into county lines drug dealing in Thanet. On Tuesday […]
Events
Colour Seen exhibition opens at Lovelys Gallery in Cliftonville
Colour Seen, an exhibition by Vivian Riches, opens at Lovelys Gallery in Cliftonville today (September 19). Vivian paints vibrant impressionist […]
News
Overheated Segway battery causes Margate house fire
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a bedroom fire in a house in Selborne Road in Margate in […]
Opinion
Opinion with Jane Wenham-Jones: A tongue-lashing from the ice-cream man…
Jane resumes her Lockdown Diary – Is it a case of here we go again? Sunday I host a gathering […]
News
Police investigation following reports of ‘after school’ robberies in Margate
Police are investigating after complaints were made that youngsters on the way home from school are being targeted and robbed […]
Community
Invite to join Autumn litter picks in Margate
Holly and Sophia Manclark, aged 8 and 5, and dad Scott have arranged another group litter pick at Northdown Park […]
News
County councillor asks for Westgate one-way road scheme to be ‘removed immediately’
Kent county councillor Emma Dawson has written to the leader and cabinet of KCC and North Thanet MP Sir Roger […]
Events
Ramsgate photographer’s striking ‘Lockdown Life’ image chosen for unique National Portrait Gallery exhibition
A striking image of a couple looking out of their 15th floor flat window at Margate’s Arlington House is one […]
Sport
Ramsgate FC launches #FREE4NHS Campaign
Ramsgate Football Club has launched its #FREE4NHS Campaign – offering free entry to those working in the NHS for the […]
Events
Packed programme of culture, diversity, art and a ‘kebab map’ for the 2020 Margate Now Festival
The Margate Now Festival, which this year will be curated by Black Lives Matter organisers People Dem Collective, kicks off […]
News
Negotiations taking place to extend Manston airport ‘lorry park’ use until June 30, 2021
Negotiations are taking place to extend the deal for the Manston airport site to continue to be designated as a […]
News
Free 30 minute parking trial scheme for Birchington
Thanet council has introduced a trial scheme for 30 minutes free parking in Birchington’s main shopping area. Motorists parking in […]
News
Spike in calls to Thanet council homelessness support line
By Jodie Nesling A staggering 4,149 calls to Thanet District Council’s homelessness support line have been made since April, The […]
News
£7million boost for three-year A&E project at Margate and Ashford hospitals
Emergency departments in East Kent Hospitals, including the QEQM in Margate, are to benefit from a £7million expansion this winter. […]
Events
Rhodes Gallery in Margate holds first exhibition since ‘lockdown’
A Margate gallery which opened in December last year but was then was forced to close just three months later […]
News
Residents end up facing fines as rubbish piles up in ‘disappearing’ bin location
Margate residents who have been baffled by the continual disappearance and reappearance of a communal bin have now been told […]
News
‘Temporary’ road schemes now in place in Westgate, Broadstairs and Margate
‘Temporary’ traffic changes which will be in place for 18 months have now been installed by Kent County Council. The […]
Business
Gadds’ The Ramsgate Brewery launch isle Green Hop ale trail
Since the pandemic brewers and publicans have faced a battle to stay open with many offering takeout services and opening […]