News
Londoner remanded on charge of heroin and crack cocaine dealing in Thanet
A suspected drug dealer has been charged with supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Thanet. Cameron Johnson, 22, was arrested […]
Month: January 2020
News
Ramsgate burglar Richard Line jailed for Minster house raid
A Thanet burglar has been jailed for more than five years after he was caught with stolen jewellery hidden in his glove […]
Events
Margate event exploring how the economy can be fairer
By Dan Thompson An event at Margate’s Winter Gardens will look at the impact of the UK’s economy on the […]
News
Courage and quiet dignity of parents praised after inquest rules seven day old son’s death was avoidable
A coroner has ruled that the death of seven day old Harry Richford at Margate’s QEQM Hospital in 2017 was […]
News
Westgate actor and scriptwriter releases debut domestic thriller novel
A domestic thriller set in a fictional version of Margate has been published by isle actor and script writer Chris […]
Sport
Call out for players to join East Kent FC
East Kent FC is looking for boys and girls to join the teams. Players can have previous experience or be […]
News
Bid to save Thanet Coast project officer role put forward by council committee
Thanet councillors on a scrutiny committee have recommended that the authority considers keeping the Thanet Coast Project officer role funded […]
Events
Play Expo is heading to Margate
PLAY Expo Margate takes place at the Winter Gardens next month. The show is a celebration of gaming and will […]
Events
Bag a bargain at East Kent Mencap’s big pre-loved clothes sale
East Kent Mencap’s next Pre-Loved Clothes Fair is taking place this Saturday (January 25). Visit the charity’s Ramsgate Day Resource in Meeting Street […]
News
Anger over Thanet Parkway Station public survey
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A frustrated councillor has challenged Kent County Council on Thanet Parkway Station and claimed […]
News
Review and ‘rapid improvements’ of maternity services in Margate and Ashford pledged after ‘preventable’ baby deaths
East Kent Hospitals Trust is reviewing its maternity services at QEQM Hospital in Margate and the William Harvey Hospital in […]
Events
Poet from new Netflix documentary headed to the Stretched Lips 3 punk poetry night in Cliftonville
A poet who is one of the people taking part in a new Netflix documentary will feature at the Stretched […]
Sport
Call out for players to join Ramsgate Knights Girls FC
Ramsgate Knights Girls FC under 13s are looking for new players of all abilities. The team currently plays in the […]
News
Man assaulted and robbed by gang of four in Ramsgate
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Ramsgate by a group of four males and had […]
News
Man arrested after woman punched in face in Ramsgate
A man has been arrested after a woman was punched in the face in Ramsgate. Kent Police was called to […]
Events
Turner Prize results in busiest Autumn exhibition ever at Turner Contemporary
The Turner Prize 2019 exhibition at Turner Contemporary attracted 141,550 visits. It was the gallery’s most popular Autumn exhibition ever and was […]
Sport
Wanderers unable to build on promising first half in Sussex
CROWBOROUGH RFC 38-15 THANET WANDERERS RUFC The Thanet side again featured a much changed back line with Peter Macaulay in […]
News
Council tax rise will help fill county council committee’s £1.9m budget gap
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A potential gap of nearly £2m within the budget of a Kent County Council […]
Business
Westgate mum and daughter team launch catering business
A Westgate mum and daughter team have taken the plunge to set up in business together. Mum-of-two Carole Thompson and […]
News
Witness appeal after man armed with knife threatens victim in Margate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was threatened by another male armed with a knife in Margate. It […]
Education
Chilton pupils explore the Bronze Age at Dover Museum
Prehistoric Britain came alive for children from Chilton primary School in Ramsgate when they came face to face with ancient […]
News
Changing Places facilities to open at Westwood Cross
Fully accessible toilet facilities will be opening at Westwood Cross on Saturday (January 25). An adult sized hoist will be […]
Business
Three Thanet businesses make Taste of Kent finals
Three Thanet businesses have made it through to the finals of the Taste of Kent awards. The Buoy and Oyster […]
Property
Port and Anchor pub in Ramsgate and listed Margate urinal to go under the hammer
The Port and Anchor pub in Ramsgate is to go under the hammer next month. The boozer at 2-4 Albion […]
Events
Ticket giveaway by Suggs and Fatboy Slim marks launch of Hi Tide festival at Dreamland
Scores of people queued on Margate seafront today (January 20) as DJ Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, and singer Suggs […]
News
Statue of Iraq invasion soldier expected to be installed in Margate
A statue modelled on a war veteran who served in Basra during the 2003 Iraq invasion could be installed in […]
News
Police called to Ramsgate seafront bar following reported assault of a woman
A Kent Police forensic team was on site at a Ramsgate seafront bar yesterday (January 19) following a report that […]
News
Teenager arrested in Ramsgate on suspicion of drug dealing
A teenager has been arrested in Ramsgate by officers investigating reports of drug dealing in Thanet. Officers were on patrol […]
Sport
Thanet Wanderers U15 player Max Rogers selected for Saracens U15 Elite Academy.
Thanet Wanderers U15 player Max Rogers has taken a big step on the ladder to success at Saracens. Max began […]
Events
Madness and Fatboy Slim to headline huge new Dreamland festival – and they are giving away tickets today!
DJ Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, and singer Suggs from huge 70s and 80s Ska band Madness will be on […]