Education
Electrifying workshops at Upton Junior School
Electrifying workshops are helping spark a deeper love of science for children at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs. The educational […]
Month: February 2020
News
Emergency crews at scene of Newington Sure Start children’s centre fire
Update at 10:25am Firefighting operations at a Sure Start Centre in Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, are now complete. There are […]
News
Free on street parking has now been removed on a number of roads across Thanet
On street parking charges at previously ‘free’ spots have come into force across Thanet – and the £2.30 per hour […]
News
Study on future of Ramsgate port and harbour includes hotel, housing, industrial and reduced ‘ro-ro’ proposals
A report examining possible future uses for Ramsgate port and harbour has suggested uses including reviving the hotel and conference […]
Sport
Narrow defeat for Wanderers at hotly contested local derby
DOVER RFC 31 – 24 THANET WANDERERS RUFC There were only two changes to the Thanet side that lost narrowly […]
Education
Sporting achievements at Newington primary school
More boys and girls than ever at Newington primary are taking part in school teams that progress well in local, […]
Community
East Kent Mencap launches transport service
East Kent Mencap’s Thanet Day Resources have launched a transport service for people with a learning disability. The charity’s new […]
News
A £3.4million debt on Ramsgate’s Pleasurama site has been paid
A £3.4million charge on the former Pleasurama site in Ramsgate has been paid – meaning the title to the derelict […]
News
Huge £14.5m fire safety upgrade due to be agreed for Thanet towerblocks
A huge £14.5million is to be spent on fire safety upgrades and CCTV installation at Thanet council owned towerblocks over […]
News
Proposals for Thanet council budget due to be agreed
A budget that includes new proposals for raising funds in the face of a £1.3 million shortfall this coming financial […]
Education
Wellbeing award presented to St Laurence in Thanet Junior Academy
St Laurence in Thanet Church of England Junior Academy has been presented with a Wellbeing award from Headstart and Kent […]
Education
Upton pupils join thousands of children for 02 Young Voices festival
Singers from Upton Junior School in Broadstairs were among the Thanet and UK schoolchildren performing at the 02 Arena in […]
News
Closure at Newington Road following crash
Police closed off part of Newington Road following a crash this evening (February 3). The area from The Windmill pub […]
News
Dreamland Trust chairman Bernie Morgan to step down from role
Ramsgate mum-of-three Bernie Morgan is to step down as the Chair of the Dreamland Heritage Trust after almost four years. […]
Education
Chilton pupils lend a hand to Tesco customers – and entertain with song medleys
Children from Chilton Primary School lent a hand at the checkouts at the Tesco Extra superstore at Westwood. They helped […]
Events
Get ready to Rave in the Margate Caves
Get ready for two Rave in the Cave events this month. The Margate Caves are putting on two ‘silent’ discos […]
News
Southern Water completes sewer pipe repairs at A256 Sandwich Bypass
Southern Water repairs on a burst sewer pipe under the A256 Sandwich Bypass have been completed. The Bypass between the […]
News
Consultation event to include masterplan images for 1,600 home Birchington development
A heritage park with archaeological viewing ‘platforms,’ and interpretation boards, a community hub and an ‘edible corridor’ are among the […]
News
Man charged with knife and drug possession following Margate stop and search
A man has been charged with possessing a knife in a public place following a stop-and-search in Margate. Kieran Martin, […]
News
Thanet grandmother’s fears for toddler grandchild following family court ruling
A Thanet grandmother says she is terrified her toddler granddaughter will be snatched by the child’s father or be put […]
News
Police review CCTV footage following break in at Attwells in Minster
Police officers are investigating a break-in at Attwells newsagents in Minster in the early hours of Sunday morning (February 2). […]
News
Dog alerts family to Margate house fire
A family dog alerted its owners to a blaze that spread from a wheelie bin to a home in Margate […]
Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson – Bryan and I are on the move
I’ve had something of a strange week. I had a row with a dead piece of technology, after my laptop […]
Events
Grab your space for the 8th Tatum Memorial Quiz in aid of Pilgrims Hospices
A quiz to raise cash for Pilgrims Hospices will be held in Ramsgate in April. The 8th Tatum Memorial Quiz […]
Events
Four years following The Street with director Zed Nelson at special Palace Cinema event
A special screening of The Street (15) followed by a Q&A with director Zed Nelson will take place at the […]
Community
Thanet community news: Holocaust memorial service, yoga for the deaf community, TOFFS, Westgate craft group and more
Holocaust memorial service January 27th was the 75th anniversary of the liberation, by the Soviet Red Army, of the infamous […]
News
Two more teens arrested over gang attack on man in Ramsgate
Two more teenage boys have been arrested in connection with an assault on a man in Ramsgate on January 24. […]
Events
Ramsgate service to mark heroism of pilots from the World War Two Channel Dash
The annual Channel Dash memorial service marking one of the most daring actions in the history of naval aviation will […]
Community
Appeal for help to transform Ramsgate’s King’s Theatre into Hindu temple and community kitchen
Funding and volunteers are needed to help transform the King’s Theatre in Ramsgate into a Hindu temple and community space. […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts pupils raise cash to help animals caught in devastating Australian bush fires
Caring children at Ramsgate Arts Primary School are helping raise funds in the wake of the devastating Australian bush fires. […]