Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson: Being led by fate
Have you ever let fate direct your chances? Do you believe that it already does? I don’t believe I’m at […]
Month: March 2020
Sport
Gradings success at Ramsgate Judo/Go Shin Jitsu Club
Twenty-four juniors and six seniors from the Go Shin Jitsu class at Ramsgate Judo Club have attended a grading session. […]
News
Broadstairs dad Liam Manning on a mission to help ‘ostomates’ after traumatic health struggle
In September 2017 Liam Manning’s organs were shutting down and he was being poisoned by his own body. He had […]
Community
Thanet community news: Atzec celebrates 50 years, Bounce Beyond fundraiser and more
Aztec Keep Fit Club Members of the Aztec Fitness Club have celebrated its 50th anniversary. Aztec started in chairperson Sandra […]
Business
Barbering, beer and a motorbike at new Margate Old Town salon for men
A globe trotting hair stylist who has worked in London, America and Australia is bringing ‘creative quality’ barbering to Margate […]
Events
Open top bus gets ready for return to Thanet service
The hugely popular open top bus will be returning to Thanet this year. Route 69 will be back from Friday, […]
News
Margate theatre owner branches out to share ‘Bags of Taste’ cooking skills
By Jodie Nesling The owner of one of Britain’s smallest theatres has branched out from programming shows to cooking on […]
Sport
Hornets Boxing Club bid to raise cash for young members to take part in Lonsdale MTK Box Cup
A boxing club in Ramsgate is hoping to raise £1,000 to take seven members to an international competition next month. […]
Education
Drawings, sculptures and a grand library opening at Holy Trinity and St John’s school in Margate
Writing, drawing and the grand opening of its new library were some of the activities at Holy Trinity and St […]
News
Men charged following people smuggling arrests in Kent
Two Irish nationals living in the Dover area have been charged in connection with people smuggling following arrests made on […]
News
Two new confirmed cases bring Kent and Medway coronavirus patients total to 4
Two new, positive cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) have been identified in Medway today (March 7) This brings the cases for […]
News
Bid to find war medal owner after item seized during arrest of Ramsgate man
Detectives are appealing for information to find the owner of a war medal that may have been stolen from the […]
News
From Rita Hayworth to David Bowie – the amazing drawings created by tattoo artist from Monkton
A tattoo artist from Monkton reveals his artistic talents do not stop at inking skin with this collection of amazing […]
News
Permission granted for Haeckels bathing machine sauna to move from main sands to Walpole Bay
Permission has been granted for the ‘Victorian’ sea bathing machine commissioned by Dom Bridges – founder of Margate’s seaweed-based body […]
Business
Foot-long hotdogs return to Westgate bakery Krusty Kobb to mark 25th anniversary
Foot-long hotdogs are making a return to Krusty Kobb bakery in Westgate to mark the 25th anniversary of the business. […]
Events
PHOTOS: POW! 2020 opens in Ramsgate
Photos and videos Brian Whitehead The opening event for this year’s POW! Festival took place at the Royal Victoria Pavilion […]
Events
Ticket ballot open now for Kent Big weekend attractions
The ballot is now open for free tickets to Visit Kent’s Big Weekend and 17 Thanet attractions are taking part. […]
Education
King Ethelbert School teens create fitness business and host first community event tomorrow
A fitness business run by sixth form students from King Ethelbert School in Birchington will host a coastal run event […]
News
Fundraiser launched to buy ‘brave and inspirational’ seven-year-old Bunty a ‘bionic’ leg
A fundraiser has been launched to buy a ‘bionic’ leg for a seven-year-old girl who faces amputation due to a […]
Education
Witches, wizards and an alien help Newington pupils celebrate World Book Day
The wonderful world of children’s literature has leapt off the page and into Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate – […]
Business
HMV at Westwood Cross to shut it doors this month due to failed lease negotiations
The HMV store at Westwood Cross is due to shut down this month. A clearance sale is currently taking place […]
News
Starring role for Broadstairs in feature film released in cinemas today
Broadstairs stars in a feature film that has been released today (March 6). Sulphur and White was shot at locations […]
Opinion
Opinion: Melissa Todd – When chronic pain shrinks your world
Mr Todd and I have been married two and a half years now, and he’s been ill for all of […]
News
Fundraiser launched to create hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre for dogs
A veterinary physiotherapist from Margate is fundraising to create a hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre for dogs. Laura Hackett, 26, provides […]
Events
Get ready for POW! Festival 2020 with women explorers, artists and rebels
Women explorers, artists and rebels, beer tasting and silent movies exploring class and gender by the woman who, from 1896-1906, […]
Education
‘Hard-hitting and inspirational’ talk on battling addiction given to Royal Harbour students
A ‘hard-hitting and courageous’ assembly has been delivered to Year 9 students at Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour Academy by a young, […]
News
Army bomb disposal called to ‘ordnance’ find at Sandwich Bay
An Army bomb disposal team has been alerted to an ordnance find at Sandwich Bay today (March 5). The Royal […]
Events
Pete Firman and the Amazing TBC show heads to Margate
Come and witness the first and possibly final performance of the world’s greatest magical double act! Award-winning magician/comedian Pete Firman […]
Community
Ramsgate teen to join fundraising pyjama walk in memory of grandad
A Ramsgate teenager will take part in a five mile pyjama walk this Summer to raise charity funds in memory […]
Events
Vue cinema at Westwood to refund customers after delay in release of latest Bond movie
Vue cinema at Westwood is issuing refunds to customers who had pre-booked tickets to see the new James Bond movie. […]