Business
Almost 200 Thanet businesses approved for Discretionary Grant Scheme
A total of 193 businesses based in Thanet will each receive a payment of £7,500 this week under the Discretionary […]
Month: June 2020
News
One teen arrested and one taken to hospital following fight at Margate Railway Station
A teenager was arrested and another taken to hospital with a head injury following a fight at Margate Railway Station […]
Community
Mosaic benches created by residents unveiled in Newington
Two mosaic benches created by residents to celebrate the role of emergency services have been unveiled in Newington. Since July […]
Opinion
Opinion: Christine Tongue – I’m officially old
It’s my birthday! I’m 75 – I’m officially OLD! If I was in a Dickens novel I’d be wearing a […]
News
Prison for Ramsgate man who came face to face with victim in her 80s as he burgled her home
A burglar, who came face-to-face with his elderly victim as he stole from her Ramsgate home, has been sentenced to […]
News
Margate parents’ plea for help to raise funds for baby son’s headstone
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Margate couple buy a headstone for their baby son. Kirsty Stead, 23, […]
Community
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market is back
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market returns this Sunday (June 28) with a wide range of regular stall-holders. The market, like all others, […]
News
Man taken to hospital after car crashes into wall in Margate
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash in Margate today (June 24). Kent Police was called at […]
News
Two more Kent County Councillors reject 4.2% authority ‘pay’ rise
Two more county councillors representing Thanet say they have rejected the councillors’ allowance rise of more than 4% amid the […]
Business
Thanet pubs, hotels, hairdressers and restaurants among those getting ready for July 4 reopening
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and other venues such as cinemas have finally been given the green light to reopen on July […]
News
Man suffers head injuries in Ramsgate assault
Police were called to Ramsgate last night (June 23) following an assault. Officers were called at 6.10pm to a report […]
Business
Broadstairs Tesco confirms High Street relocation plan
Tesco has confirmed that it will be moving to a new store in Broadstairs High Street. The lease on the […]
News
Ward councillors warn of enforcement action against flytipping and misuse of community bins
Ward councillors in Cliftonville West have met with residents to highlight the continual overflowing of community bins in Athelstan Road […]
Opinion
Opinion: Michelle Thomas – Campaigning for equality now and for our children’s future
Michelle Thomas grew up in London, went to school in Sandwich and moved to Ramsgate in 2015. She works in […]
News
Emergency services in attendance at Margate Old Town gas leak and three people treated by paramedics
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a gas leak in Margate’s Old Town and three people have been […]
News
Distress of 90-year-old as failure to fix four month leak ruins Trove Court home
The home and belongings of a 90-year-old Ramsgate grandmother have been ruined due to a continuous leak since March into […]
News
Two metre distancing reduced and opening confirmed for venues including pubs, hotels and restaurants
The 2 metre social distancing rule will be reduced to 1 metre from July 4. Prime Minister Boris Johnson made […]
News
County Council faces biggest financial crisis in 131 year history
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council (KCC) faces the biggest financial crisis in its 131 year history, […]
News
Police add man facing Thanet assault charge and prison recall to Most Wanted list
A man police want to track down in connection with an assault in Thanet has been added to the Kent […]
Covid
Shielding restrictions to be eased and then ended next month
From Monday, July 6 restrictions will be eased for the 2.2 million people who are currently shielding due to the […]
News
Thanet council agrees £2.2million spend on 11 new waste freighters
Thanet council will spend £2.2million on 11 new refuse freighters. Speaking at an online council meeting last week Cllr Steve […]
Community
Ramsgate’s Ivy Clayton celebrates her 100th birthday
Balloons, gifts and a card from the Queen were among the 100th birthday gifts for Ramsgate resident Ivy Clayton. Ivy, […]
Business
Twenty home holiday village planned at Stonelees Golf Centre
An application to create 20 luxury holiday homes at Stonelees Golf Course has been submitted to Thanet council. The proposal, […]
News
Consultation opens on Botany Bay residents permit scheme to combat Summer ‘parking hell’
Residents in Botany Bay are being asked to take part in a consultation aimed at solving ‘parking hell’ which takes […]
Education
Upton Junior School scoops national sporting awards
Awards recognising the outstanding level of sport before and during the pandemic lockdown have been presented to Upton Junior School […]
Community
New Margate food bank needs your help to stock up
An independent food bank for residents in Margate is expected to launch this week. John Finnegan and Darryn De La […]
News
Ramsgate resident Irene Gowers celebrates 100th birthday
A card from the Queen and a visit from the Salvation Army will mark the 100th birthday of Ramsgate resident […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Happy Father’s Day to all you awesome dads
I have a confession; I’m not a huge fan of the beach. There; I’ve said it, and I can’t take […]
Community
Thanet community news: Films, theatre, Rotary, QEQM Friends and Broadstairs College
Violet Pictures Violet Pictures, run by Ramsgate film director Jan Dunn, is excited to be running a series of free […]
News
Road closure and air ambulance landed following crash on Northdown Park Road
The road is blocked and an air ambulance has landed close by following a crash in Northdown Park Road this […]
