News
One man’s journey from torture and war to caring for the Thanet community
In 1999 Aram Rawf was a terrified 17-year-old fleeing Iraq in the back of a lorry. He had been taken […]
Month: February 2020
Community
Westbrook counsellor gets ready to take on firewalk for Pilgrims Hospice
Chris Laming, from Westbrook, will take on her fifth Firewalk for Pilgrims Hospices next month. After completing her first Firewalk […]
News
Former Kingsgate College teacher releases supernatural thriller for young adults set in Margate
A novel for young adults set in Margate and the Thames Estuary has just been released on Amazon. Stars Upon […]
News
Saga confirms internal review will lead to job cuts
An internal review at over 50s firm Saga, which has a base at Ramsgate, will lead to job losses. A […]
Business
Cowley Rise Stores ready to opens it doors in Dane Valley
The Domingos store in Dane Valley reopens under its original name of Cowley Rise Stores tomorrow (February 8) at 11am. […]
News
Moped duo steal phone out of man’s hand in Ramsgate
Two people on a moped in Ramsgate have stolen a mobile phone out of a man’s hand while he was […]
News
Autism is ‘part of the human spectrum’ says councillor, former teacher and mum diagnosed as adult
“People have strongly rooted ideas about what autism is or what it could be but what I would like to […]
Events
Dig into local history at Trust for Thanet Archaeology open day
Share local history stories and handle artefacts discovered in Thanet during an event at Quex Park next weekend. The fundraising […]
Events
Successful opening for True Outsiders Unite in Margate
Scores of people turned out for the opening of a new exhibition at the Joseph Wales Studio in Margate. The […]
News
Appeal after thieves steal and burn out Land Rover from Broadstairs
Theives stole a Land Rover from Broadstairs and then dumped it, burnt out, in a field opposite Hornby’s in Margate. […]
News
Boy assaulted and robbed of his phone in Margate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was assaulted and his mobile phone was stolen in Margate. It was […]
Events
Thanet Cleaning Queen boss co-stars in Filthy House SOS series on 5 Star
A Thanet ‘cleaning queen’ takes a starring role on TV next week with the launch of a new series on […]
News
An £8.4m council tax hike for policing in Kent has been approved
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Council tax hikes for policing in Kent will generate an extra £8.4million to boost officer […]
News
New outpatient therapy unit opens at QEQM Hospital
People across Thanet who need outpatient therapy services can now be treated in a specialist unit with purpose-built facilities. The […]
News
Shock resignation of district councillor for Newington
A district councillor for Ramsgate has resigned her seat. The sudden resignation of Karen Constantine, who was elected to the […]
News
Thanet council budget approved but Conservative members withhold backing over council rent rises
Thanet councillors have approved budget measures for the financial year which include a £14.5million upgrade of isle towerblocks, 10 new […]
News
Botany Bay features in new Foals music video
Botany Bay features in the latest music video released by English rock band Foals today. The bay provides the backdrop […]
Education
Mindfulness session at Hartsdown Arc during Children’s Mental Health week
Mindfulness was brought to a group of year 11 students at Hartsdown Arc -an offsite school provision for young people […]
News
Margate teenager’s appeal for help to pay for baby sister’s headstone
A Margate teenager is appealing for help to raise enough money to pay for her little sister’s headstone. Aliya Green, […]
Business
The Brit Inn returns to its roots as team negotiate one year reprieve
A return to its roots will give a year’s reprieve for The Britannia in Margate. The pub closed its doors […]
Events
Review: We Will Walk at Turner Contemporary
Review by Dan Thompson Real art talks directly to you, and doesn’t rely on your knowledge for its understanding. And […]
Opinion
Opinion: Jane Hetherington – Travelling to a refugee camp in Calais
Jane Hetherington is a town councillor and a mental health specialist who lives in Ramsgate. The first post Brexit day […]
News
Southern Water customers to receive reduced bills for 2020-21
Southern Water customers will receive reduced bills for 2020-21, including a rebate ordered by regulator Ofwat following serious failures in […]
Community
RNLI appeal for charity fundraisers
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is currently looking to recruit more face-to-face fundraisers to help share vital safety messages […]
News
The team, winter shelter project and volunteers in Thanet leading the way back from homelessness
Broadstairs dad-of-four Marc Walsh was in a dark place when he came to Thanet Winter Shelter in 2017 after being […]
News
Thanet Wanderers trio take part in U15’s Kent Trial
Three members of Thanet Wanderers’ growing girls squad have attended Dartford Valley RFC to take part in the U15s Kent […]
Business
Ramsgate man’s favour for pregnant friend results in business venture
A favour for a pregnant friend was the prompt to launch a new business for Ramsgate resident Jonathon Turner. The […]
News
Newington Sure Start centre closed until further notice due to fire
The children’s Sure Start centre in Newington will be closed until further notice following a fire in the building this […]
News
Road closure expected on part of Thanet Way due to lorry blocking carriageway
Emergency crews are clearing the scene on the A299 Thanet way due to a lorry blocking the London-bound carriageway. The […]
Community
Dane Valley Woods photo of the year winner announced
The overall winner of the Dane Valley Woods photo of 2019 competition has been announced. The steering group for the […]