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Car crashes into wall in Cliftonville
Police are at the scene after a car crashed into a wall in Cliftonville. The vehicle collided with a wall […]
Year: 2020
Opinion
Opinion with Jane Wenham-Jones: Farewell 2020 and thanks for the unexpected blessings
So farewell 2020 – the year that kept on giving – as you prepare to bid us a tearful goodbye. […]
News
Tribute paid to former Ramsgate FC and Margate FC manager Les Riggs
Former player/manager at Ramsgate FC and Margate FC manage Leslie “Les” Riggs has died at the age of 85. Les, […]
News
Sinkhole opens up on Manston lorry park area
Staff from the Environment Agency and Kent County Council are on site at Manston airport after a sinkhole opened up […]
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What you need to know about travel and trade as UK exits European Union
Tomorrow (January 1) marks the end of the EU transition period, bringing with it changes to the way businesses operate and how […]
Education
Confusion as Thanet primary schools set to reopen on January 4 while other Kent areas delay pupil return
Questions have been raised over why some primary schools in Kent will only open to vulnerable children and pupils whose […]
News
GPs to receive extra £10 per vaccination of care home residents
The NHS is to provide GPs an extra £10 for every care home resident they vaccinate against Covid by the […]
Opinion
Opinion with Green Party member Katie Gerrard: Little Lights- How a community made Christmas at Manston
Newington resident Katie Gerrard is Thanet Green Party’s candidate for the vacant Newington seat on Thanet District Council. Over Christmas […]
News
Broadstairs Rotarian and Kent and Medway health worker recognised in New Year Honours List
Broadstairs resident Alan Emby has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Mr Emby is made a Medallist […]
News
Anonymous benefactor assures success of Cliftonville Save Our Shul campaign
By Kathy Bailes and Jodie Nesling A campaign to save a stunning Cliftonville synagogue from developers after it was put […]
News
Covid pressure on hospitals, ambulance service and 111 mounts
East Kent Hospitals are currently caring for double the number of covid patients compared to the first wave and, along […]
Education
Education Secretary makes announcement about reopening of schools in January
The majority of primary schools in England will reopen on January 4, said Education Secretary Gavin Williamson today (December 30). […]
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Health Secretary announces move of more areas to Tier 4
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has today (December 30) announced 23 more areas moving up into Tier 4 and others moving […]
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Looking for love: Pigeon with im-peck-able taste seeks lady friend
A lonely hearts appeal is being made – on behalf of a pigeon. JP (Junior Pigeon) is a permanent resident […]
News
Asymptomatic covid testing open to the public in Thanet
Rapid-result coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for people who don’t have symptoms is now available to anyone who lives or works in […]
Business
Kent and Medway Taskforce to take action as unemployment spirals due to pandemic
A Kent and Medway taskforce will tackle the spiralling levels of unemployment across the area due to the covid pandemic […]
News
Government statements on Covid and return to schools expected this afternoon
Statements about covid-19 and about the return to education next month will be made in the House of Commons this […]
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New covid vaccine approved for use
A second covid vaccine has been authorised for use and priority is to be giving the first dose to as […]
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Thanet school staff member: “The level of stress surrounding those working within schools is beyond anything you can imagine.”
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) advises that the rate of covid infections could spiral out of control unless […]
News
Thousands of hot meals and covid tests organised to get some 14,000 HGVs across UK/French border
Report by Natalie Hardy and Kathy Bailes Approximately 8,400 hot meals, over 25,000 Covid test applications and more than 14,000 […]
News
Steel poles and spinning discs installation planned for East Cliff bandstand
An installation of four galvanised steel tripods with spinning discs at the top will be installed at the East Cliff […]
Opinion
Opinion with North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale: An imperfect EU agreement
I shall vote for the agreement reached with the European Union . I shall do so not because it is […]
News
Military on standby to support covid testing in secondary schools and colleges
Military personnel are on standby to support secondary schools and colleges across England to roll out COVID-19 testing to students […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: What’s so special about keeping schools open?
I never thought I – as a retired teacher – would ever say DON’T SEND YOUR KIDS TO SCHOOL! I […]
News
Health campaign group’s plea to Thanet MPs to help delay reopening of schools
Health campaigners have sent an open letter to Thanet’s MPs urging them to change the plans for the opening of […]
Opinion
Opinion with Melissa Todd: The art of doing nothing
That gap between Christmas and New Year, when time has no meaning, has never felt more extended or pronounced. The […]
News
Thanet has second lowest positive covid rates in Kent and Medway
Government data shows the rate of positive covid tests per 100,000 in Thanet is falling again although data may be […]
News
Community NHS staff in Kent receive covid vaccinations
Community Respiratory Practitioner Helen Gremo was first to be vaccinated today (Monday, 28 December) as hundreds of frontline community NHS […]
News
A look at some of the events in Thanet during 2020
January Carol Peters Travel firm director Peter Howe issued a statement apologising to customers following the closure of the coach […]
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Aspiring designer Osam’s journey through desert and Calais Jungle for a better life
By Jodie Nesling From walking across the scorching Sudanese desert to shivering with cold in the Calais Jungle, Osam Bitek […]