Events
Pavee artist Phien O’Phien explores homelessness in Margate School exhibition ‘Consider’
An exhibition exploring homelessness and how people become discarded like old chairs is on display at The Margate School. The […]
Month: September 2020
Events
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market gets set to celebrate 19th anniversary
Tomorrow (September 27) will mark the 19th year of Cliftonville Farmers Market. The monthly event, which takes place at The […]
News
Case date set for former councillor accused of criminal damage
A former councillor charged with seven counts of criminal damage will have his case heard at Margate Magistrates; Court in […]
Events
Vintage motorbikes arrive in Margate for The Mile Beach Race 2020
Scores of vintage and custom motorcycles arrived in Margate last night (September 25) for The Mile Beach Race 2020. The […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: The Zoom Boom and the cowardly chick
What were your highlights this scary summer? My garden has produced endless interest, rescuing broccoli from caterpillars, picking vast quantities […]
Education
Palm Bay pupils help scoop Eco-Schools Green Flag award
Palm Bay Primary School has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag award, which recognises excellence in environmental action and learning. […]
Business
Sponsored: True Support and Training can help employers offer jobs with Kickstart scheme
True Support and Training are pleased to announce we are an approved representative for the Government’s Kickstart scheme and able […]
Business
A Little Seaside Town for children gets ready for official opening in Ramsgate
A miniature world for children will be open for families from Monday (September 28). Little Seaside Town in Ramsgate High […]
News
Jail for distraction burglars who stole bag from Margate woman in her 90s
Two burglars who tricked their way into the home of an elderly woman in Margate and stole her handbag as […]
News
People Dem Collective cultural centre plans for former Primark building among bids to Margate Town Deal Board
By Jodie Nesling and Kathy Bailes Plans have been revealed for the former Primark building on Margate seafront – with […]
News
Talented singer Jazze releases single with all proceeds donated to daughters of QEQM nurse Aimee O’Rourke
All proceeds from a single released today (September 25) by talented new artist Jazze will go to the children of […]
News
Public consultation on Ramsgate Port and Harbour plans extended for second time
Public views on the future of Ramsgate Port and Harbour are still wanted by Thanet council which has extended the […]
News
Filming for Sky series Breeders to take place in Broadstairs and shoot for True Things film ‘creates rain’ in Cliftonville
Filming for Sky One series Breeders – created by The Office and The Hobbit actor Martin Freeman- will take place […]
News
Two Thanet arrests among 28 in County Lines drug crackdown operation
Twenty-eight people have been arrested and eight charged, including two in Thanet, as part of enforcement action to tackle the […]
Events
Packed line up of live – and streamed – gigs at Rossyln Court in Cliftonville
Cliftonville B&B and music venue Rosslyn Court is holding music events with limited audience numbers and also a live-stream. There […]
News
End of line for All Weather vessel with new inshore lifeboat for Margate RNLI
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has announced that Margate’s Mersey class all-weather lifeboat, the Leonard Kent, will be replaced […]
Events
Classes for budding film producers at new Stage Door Arts Academy studio
New film production classes for children and teens who want to learn about being behind the camera, not just in […]
News
Chancellor outlines economic plan for winter including longer loan repayment terms and extended employee support
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined a series of economic measures created in a bid to retain jobs and keep businesses […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils inspired by creative skills of isle artist Peter Campbell-Saunders
By Peter Barnett Youngsters at Ramsgate Arts Primary School are looking closer to home for their artist of the term. […]
Community
PCSO leads Village Voices choir in Minster as it tackles loneliness with music
A Kent Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for the Thanet villages is hitting all the right notes to tackle loneliness […]
News
Met Police search for money laundering suspect with links to Margate
Detectives from the Met’s Economic Crime Unit are appealing for information to find a man with links to Margate who […]
News
Thanet council writes off £278k East Kent Housing debt
Thanet council has agreed to write-off £278,000 of an outstanding loan owed by East Kent Housing. The decision, approved by […]
Education
Headteacher ‘excited’ to offer special needs provision at Margate primary school
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A Margate school has stepped in to help meet a shortfall of special needs […]
News
Ferryless ferry company Seaborne Freight goes into voluntary liquidation
A ferryless ferry firm that was awarded a £13.8million government contract in December 2018 for extra ‘Brexit-resilience’ crossings has appointed […]
Education
Year 3 children settling into life at Upton Junior School
By Peter Barnett A caring and nurturing welcome with the accent on friendship and mental wellbeing have been high on […]
Sport
Darren’s labour of love at Palm Bay’s Jet Ski World
By Jodie Nesling Riding the waves on the open sea along Thanet’s stunning coastline has always attracted jet skiers from […]
News
Prime Minister announces new restrictions to curb growth of Covid-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new measures in England to try and curb the growing rate of Covid-19 infections […]
Events
Ramsgate mum’s Thanet Pumpkin Trail attracts 2.5k members in less than 48 hours
A Ramsgate mum-of-one determined not to let Covid-19 ruin the fun for little ones this Halloween has created a fabulous […]
News
RNLI Ramsgate double call out includes yacht collision with cargo vessel
RNLI Ramsgate crews were called out to two incidents in 12 hours when a yacht became stranded due to engine […]
News
Pupils and staff in Reception and Year 3 at St Gregory’s in Margate able to return to school
Youngsters and staff in Reception and Year 3 at St Gregory’s Primary in Margate are able to return to school […]