News
County council approves ‘awkward’ 4.2% pay increase for members
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A controversial pay increase of more than 4% for Kent county councillors has been […]
Month: June 2020
Community
Broadstairs College students host instagram exhibition to celebrate projects created during lockdown
Time spent in lockdown has led to a flourish of creativity across the isle and for art students studying at […]
News
County councillor suggests ‘district lockdowns’ in event of second wave coronavirus spike
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A total lockdown of Kent must be avoided if a second coronavirus wave occurs […]
News
Prison sentences for drug dealing Thanet duo
Two drug dealers have been jailed after they were arrested by police patrols in Margate. Marcus Ireland, 18, and Andrei […]
News
Thanet council notified of Traveller encampments in Ramsgate
Thanet council has been notified of two Traveller encampments in Ramsgate. The small groups set up at the Marina Road […]
News
Residents in Cliftonville street campaign to get rid of ‘overflowing paladin bins’
A residents’ association in Cliftonville has launched a campaign to get rid of paladin bins in the street which are […]
News
Police appeal after report of teenager assaulted in Ramsgate
Officers are appealing for information after a teenage boy was injured in an assault in Ramsgate. The incident happened in King […]
Business
Two men charged with Palm Bay Co-op burglary
Two men have appeared in court charged with burgling a supermarket in Palm Bay. Kent Police received a report that […]
Business
Mexican street food with a twist plan as duo take the helm of Margate’s Cinque Ports pub
The duo behind Dreamland concessions Naughty Floss and International Wrap Artists will take the helm at the Cinque Ports pub […]
News
RNLI lifeguard service rolled out to more beaches and added seafront security from Thanet council
Lifeguards will be in place on Margate Main Sands from this weekend, adding to patrols already in place at Viking […]
Education
Kent schools welcome back some 16% of county primary pupils
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Hundreds of schools across the county welcomed back 21,000 students – around 16% of […]
Business
Thanet council plan to head up ‘buy local’ scheme in boost to isle businesses
A Thanet council Covid recovery plan will include boosting the local economy by using authority funds and influence to ‘buy […]
News
‘Mammoth’ tusk find at Sandwich Bay logged with Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is working to identify a find at Sandwich Bay this week which is thought to be […]
News
Protest planned at Ramsgate as live animal exports resume
Campaigners against live animal exports will hold a protest in Ramsgate on Thursday (June 18) as the transport of animals […]
News
Remembering truly unique ‘beautiful soul’ and Thanet archaeology pioneer Nigel Macpherson Grant
Tributes have been paid to “a wonderfully crumpled man with a beautiful soul” who was a pioneer of Thanet archaeology […]
Property
Work is finally taking place at the former Pleasurama site in Ramsgate
It is a sight many residents in Ramsgate thought they would never see but work is underway at the former […]
Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson – Taking the decision to be a full-time dad
I try to always be very appreciative of my home, both literally – the four walls around me and the […]
News
More than 3,500 Kent birth registrations remain incomplete due to Covid-19
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council (KCC) faces a backlog of more than 3,500 birth registrations due to […]
News
Mum’s warning after son ‘disappears’ into huge drop under water on ‘Winter Gardens’ beach
A frantic mum has issued a warning after her two-year-old son ‘disappeared’ under the water while playing on the beach […]
News
Police tape off area by Margate flats after man discovered with head injuries
A man had been found with head injuries near to Biddenden Close in Margate today (June 15). An area by […]
News
Cancellations for Broadstairs Food Festival and Summer fireworks
Hopes that the October Food Festival in Broadstairs would go ahead have been dashed. Organisers have today (June 15) announced […]
News
Thanet council approves plans for scaled down Bethesda Medical Centre expansion
An amended plan for a scaled down extension of the Bethesda Medical Centre in Palm Bay has been approved. The […]
Community
Shared Lives Week: Making a difference to vulnerable adults’ lives
This week (June 15-19) is Shared Lives Week. It celebrates the national service where host families open their homes to […]
Community
Thanet community news: QEQM fundraiser and appeal for Young Lives foundation volunteers
QEQM Hospital League of Friends The Walmer Castle Greek Taverna in Westgate is staging a special event on Sunday, June […]
News
Second series for grime-busting show which co-starred Ramsgate’s ‘Cleaning Queen’ boss
A TV series co-starring a Ramsgate cleaning business boss has proved so popular it is back for a second season. […]
News
Dane Park cordoned off following reported sexual assault
Police have cordoned off an area of Dane Park in Margate following a reported sexual assault. Officers, including forensics staff, […]
News
Car smashes into Palm Bay Co-op
Boarding has been put in place at the Co-op in Palm Bay after a car crashed into the store in […]
Community
Margate support worker’s gaming event in memory of mum raises cash for Pilgrims Hospices
A gaming livestream event organised by Margate support worker Callum Pease in memory of his mum Sharon has raised £860 […]
News
Minster mum desperate to leave ‘mouldy, fire hazard’ home
A Minster mum-of-four says her tiny flat is now so overcrowded it has become a fire hazard. Charlotte Snook is […]
Business
Signs put up in preparation for reopening of Thanet businesses
Westgate Town Council members have been out today (June 13) putting up temporary social distancing signs in preparation for businesses […]
