News
Flowers to be cast into the sea as arts champion Lana Vanzetta makes her final journey
The funeral of Margate arts champion Lana Vanzetta, who tragically died following a fall from a window in July, will […]
Month: August 2020
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: It is almost time for a return to school
School is coming. Next Wednesday it starts again after five and a half months; my word, where has that time […]
News
Drop-in sessions and a People’s Panel planned for Margate Town Deal bid
Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on plans for the Margate Town Deal. Margate was one […]
Community
Thanet community news: Therapists’ thank you to NHS, Sainsbury’s Westwood, Rotary, POW!, Whisteblowers’ meeting and a nature watch
Massage Warehouse Massage and complementary therapists in Thanet have joined colleagues across the UK for #MassageTherapistsTogether. The campaign donates free […]
Property
Objections lodged over ‘community housing hub’ plan for former British Legion club site in Margate
Numerous objections have been made to Thanet council over plans to convert the former Royal British Legion Club building in […]
Events
Poldark photo shoot held at Margate’s Tudor House
Margate’s Tudor House has been used as the backdrop for a ‘Poldark’ photo shoot. Hobbyist photographer Mike Grantham, from Westgate, […]
Community
Missing dog Tia found in Tivoli Woods
A Boxer/Mastiff cross who went missing after possibly being hit by a car has been found. The young female dog […]
News
Environmental group launches Manston airport opposition ‘guerrilla campaign’
Environmental group Extinction Rebellion (XR) Thanet has launched a ‘guerrilla campaign’ today (August 29) to demonstrate its opposition to freight […]
Events
Cliffsend mum’s aim to raise cash for British Lung Foundation – while she ‘still can’
Cliffsend mum-of-one Kelly Wells struggles to do many things that most other 30-year-olds can. A walk along the road leaves […]
Events
Friends plan Ramsgate Book Swap Club launch
A new book swap club is being created by Ramsgate friends Eddie Gibbs and Daniella Moon. The pair say the […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI crew called after man drives mobility scooter over harbour wall
Ramsgate RNLI was called out this morning (August 29) after a man went over the harbour wall on his mobility […]
Opinion
Opinion with Jane Wenham-Jones: You can hum Britannia while you clear the table
Boris Johnson thinks we should stop “our cringing embarrassment about our history,” and allow the full vocals of ‘Rule, Britannia!’ […]
News
Jo’s goal to inspire people to good health and fitness after winning her fight against breast cancer
“It changes you. You want to live and experience everything life has to offer,” says Jo Griffiths, three years after […]
News
Next chapter for Ramsgate Arts Barge project with new directors and a call for volunteers
A project to save a 130-year-old Dutch cargo barge brought to Ramsgate harbour one year ago has been taken on […]
News
Woman taken to hospital after collision in Broadstairs
A woman has been taken to a local hospital after being hit by a van in Broadstairs. Kent Police received […]
News
Bursaries to be made in memory of QEQM nurse Aimee O’Rourke and William Harvey’s Adekunle Enitan
Canterbury Christ Church University and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust will honour the memory of Margate nurse Aimee […]
Property
Virtual tour and release of apartment prices marks official launch of Royal Sands development in Ramsgate
A video animation and 360 degree virtual tour have been released today (August 28) for the official launch of the […]
News
Tough upbringing in Westgate and marvellous marriage remembered as Joan Jarrett marks 100th birthday
A few hours after Joan Jarrett was born in Margate hospital to an unmarried mother, she was placed in a […]
News
A woman has died after falling from cliff area in Cliftonville
A woman has died after falling from a cliff above Newgate Lower Promenade in Cliftonville in the early hours of […]
News
Second Judicial Review appeal bid over changes to stroke services in Kent and Medway still to be considered
A second application for right to appeal against a ruling to reject a Judicial Review on changes to stroke services […]
News
Kent’s 13 smaller councils ‘should be scrapped’, report recommends
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Scrapping Kent’s 13 smaller councils and merging them into a larger unitary authority could […]
Events
Pop up photo exhibition to open in Ramsgate from Historic England book of the town and its seaside heritage
Large prints of beautiful professional photographs will be popping up as part of ‘Picturing Ramsgate’ – an outdoor exhibition celebrating […]
Events
New stallholders join this month’s Cliftonville Farmers’ Market
The next Cliftonville Farmers’ Market takes place this Sunday (August 30) on the Oval Lawns, Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, from 10am […]
News
Extra police patrols to target illegal gatherings this bank holiday weekend
Unlawful gatherings will be targeted by Kent Police who will have additional officers on patrol this bank holiday weekend Legislation […]
News
Five Thanet playgrounds to be refurbished
Five playgrounds in Thanet will be refurbished as part of a project by Thanet District Council. Vincent Close, Memorial Rec, […]
News
Thanet care home staff and residents put at risk by Covid test kit delivery backlog
Scores of care home staff and residents are being put at risk because they cannot obtain Covid testing kits and […]
Community
Westgate councillor’s car wash fundraiser for charity
Westgate councillor Bertie Braidwood will be raising cash for two charities by offering car washes for golf club members in […]
News
Ramsgate offender who viewed indecent images of children jailed after officers find secret dark web laptop
A Thanet sex offender who viewed indecent images of children via the dark web then absconded to Scotland after he […]
News
Judicial Review appeal bid over acute stroke unit changes in Kent and Medway is refused
A bid to appeal against a ruling to reject a Judicial Review on changes to stroke services in Kent and […]
News
Birchington couple hiking to support NHS colleagues after wedding and honeymoon postponed
By Liz Crudgington Physiotherapist Kim Steel should have spent her summer enjoying life as a newlywed, with a honeymoon in […]