News
Council tax hike suggested as way of helping to plug county council £50m budget shortfall
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council (KCC) have mooted the idea of holding a referendum on increasing […]
Month: June 2020
Business
Notice of redundancy issued to Margate’s Genting Casino staff with closure consultation underway
Staff at Genting Casino in Margate have been notified of redundancy with consultation on closing the venue permanently now underway. […]
News
Councillors to discuss proposal to demolish former pub The Orb to make way for flats development
An amended application to demolish former pub The Orb and build 12 flats and two maisonettes with associated access, parking […]
Events
Broadstairs Food Festival needs your help to return in 2021
Organisers of the Broadstairs Food Festival have launched a fundraiser in a bid to ensure the event’s survival next year. […]
News
Sarah’s mission to raise awareness as she ‘looks’ terminal cancer and Cushings disease ‘in the eye’
“I don’t know how long I have got left. I have been trying to enjoy my last moments but now […]
News
National Carers Week: How the lockdown has changed life for Lucy and Amy
Carers’ Week (June 8-14) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and […]
Property
Proposal for flats and house at former The Victoria restaurant in Ramsgate
A proposal to convert a former Italian restaurant in Ramsgate into flats has been submitted to Thanet council. Five flats […]
News
Four arrested following Cliftonville shop burglary
Four men have been arrested following the burglary of a shop in Cliftonville. Kent Police was called at 3am on […]
News
Margate’s Victorian shelter taped off after vandals rip out benching
Thanet council has taped off the Victorian shelter in Margate’s Marine Drive after vandals ripped out seating and dumped rubbish […]
Education
Happiness mural created by pupils on display at Newington Primary School
Children from Newington Community Primary School are celebrating the many reasons they have to smile. They were encouraged to create […]
News
HM Coastguard Margate rescues paddleboarders in trouble at Joss Bay
HM Coastguard Margate rescued two paddleboarders in trouble on Saturday (June 6). The team were tasked by UK Coastguard at […]
Property
Twelve bed hotel plan for Harbour Street building
An application to create a 12 room hotel above Harbour Street Bazaar (Heaven and Hell Gifts) in Ramsgate has been […]
News
Duo arrested in Ramsgate over reported theft from a vulnerable woman
Two men have been arrested in Ramsgate following a reported theft from a vulnerable woman in Herne Bay. Kent Police […]
Events
Organisers cancel Ramsgate Week Regatta 2020
This year’s Ramsgate Week Regatta is the latest event to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event, which […]
News
Plea issued to help save Thanet’s dying street trees
The Thanet Trees group has launched a campaign to save the isle’s newly planted street trees. Members of the group […]
News
Fire crews on the scene of Birchington flat blaze
Six fire engines and the height vehicle are currently on the scene of a flat blaze in Birchington this morning […]
Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson -Micro-moments of laughter, calmness and love
It’s easy to forget how much subtle influence you can have over your children sometimes. I don’t mean in the […]
News
Betsy, 12, rises to baking mission for charity – and is a hit at ModernProvider kitchen
An industrious Cliftonville 12-year-old has turned the lockdown restrictions into an opportunity to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Chatham […]
News
Black Lives Matter protest takes place in Margate
By Jodie Nesling Around 500 people, including families and children, met at the Viking Play Park today (June 7) in […]
Community
Thanet community news: Social action award, Ageless Thanet Yoga, Photographic challenge, Micro Museum and more
EKC Group Staff and students have been celebrating across East Kent, including the Broadstairs campus, after EKC Group was announced […]
Community
Virtual Choir video unites Thanet, Italy and Germany in song
Report by Andy Wallis A video dedicated to all those affected by Covid-19 has been released by The Virtual Choir […]
Community
Newington Big Local community club delivering food and creative packs during pandemic
A Community Food Club based in Newington has delivered more than 1,760 food bags to some 120 households during the […]
Opinion
Opinion: Christine Tongue – Testing times?
I’m helping the NHS with a “Covid 19 testing research study”. I’m a hero. Give ME a clap! Or maybe […]
News
Marking the 76th anniversary of D Day and one man’s tale of war service
Today (June 6) marks the 76th anniversary of D-Day – the day during the Second World War when the Battle […]
Business
Review: An Al fresco Feast delivery with Ramsgate’s Little Ships restaurant
With Covid restrictions still in place for many businesses the option of going for a restaurant meal is off the […]
News
Government plea not to attended large demonstrations as R infection rate stands just below one for south east
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has appealed to the public not to attend gatherings and demonstrations in response to organised Black […]
News
Majority of Traveller group leaves Dane Park
A Traveller group that arrived at Dane Park on May 31 has started to leave today (June 5). Around nine […]
News
County council leader says Quarantine Regulations will “pour petrol on the fire” of child migrant crisis
A desperate situation in Kent will be made worse by the introduction of the government’s new 14-day Quarantine Regulations for […]
Opinion
Jane Wenham-Jones: Lockdown lowdown – Time to stick my thumbs in my mouth and shout aaaghh
Week 10 of Jane Wenham-Jones’ Lockdown Saturday Housework Day comes under threat when the Dyson stops working. “Broken!” cries my […]
News
Extra police patrols to take place in Margate this weekend
Kent Police officers will be carrying out extra patrols in Margate this weekend following reports of ‘altercations’ over the last […]
