News
Emergency services called to injured man at Ramsgate’s Westcliff
Police, ambulance and air ambulance have been called to the Westcliff in Ramsgate today (September 9). A man has suffered […]
Month: September 2020
News
Concern raised that Thanet council deputy leader may quit role amid claims of being bullied by ‘members of own party’
Concern has been raised that Thanet council’s deputy leader may quit her role amid claims of being bullied by members […]
Education
Teddy bears’ picnic for Reception children at Ramsgate Arts Primary
Teddy bears, cuddly favourites and well-loved toys, accompanied by their young owners, were welcomed to a special picnic as Ramsgate […]
News
Ban on gatherings of more than six people due to come into force on Monday
A government announcement has confirmed gatherings of more than six people in homes, parks, pubs and restaurants will be banned […]
News
Temporary Traveller site plan at Shottendane and Potten Street to be ditched in favour of call out for alternative plots
Proposals for temporary tolerated Traveller sites at Potten Street car park at St Nicholas and land at Shottendane Road in […]
News
‘More powers should be given to police and crime commissioners,’ says Kent chief
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan More powers should be given to police and crime commissioners, says a Kent chief […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: When bullying isn’t as easy to see as Chinese burns and the failure to facebook like is misinterpreted
Apparently there’s a lot of bullying going on, especially on social media. But what’s really going on? Are people just getting […]
News
Residents hold protest at lack of action over tree felling and footpath closure in Broadstairs
More than 50 residents of Park Avenue in Broadstairs turned out on Saturday to protest about what they say is […]
News
Starring role for Thanet locations in series Two Weeks to Live now on Sky
A series filmed in Margate last November with Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams is now available to watch on […]
News
Appeal for support to help save Margate theatres at ‘tipping point’ due to Covid impact
The operators of Margate Winter Gardens and the Theatre Royal are appealing for support to save the venues as the […]
News
QEQM Hospital nurse inspired to write book following family tragedy
By Liz Crudgington A nurse whose father died of prostate cancer has written a book to raise awareness of the […]
Community
Friends of Northdown Park back Palm Bay sisters in clean up campaign
Two sisters from Palm Bay who have been on a mission to clean up the area they live in have […]
News
Margate properties searched in connection with ‘grenades’ and cannabis finds in Westgate
Kent Police have seized drugs and arrested two men as part of an ongoing investigation which required a bomb disposal […]
Education
Determined nursery manager invests savings to take on and reopen Sunshine pre-school in Dane Valley
Sunshine pre-school is getting set to reopen at the Holy Trinity buildings in Dane Valley after the manager invested all […]
News
Aggregate berth at Ramsgate Port will be replaced by Bam Nuttall pontoon despite former rejection of ‘direct deal’
Work to replace the aggregates berth at Ramsgate Port is expected to start this November – with the contract being […]
News
White horses and carriage head up cortège as Westgate says farewell to Brenda Wolf
Family tribute written by daughter Lucy Wolf On August 29 Westgate-On-Sea bid farewell to popular shopkeeper Brenda Wolf. The date […]
News
Two men arrested after bomb disposal team called to imitation grenades in Westgate and raid carried out in Margate
Two men have been arrested after imitation grenades were found in a Westgate property yesterday (September 6). Police attended the […]
News
Residents raise objections for plans to demolish businesses to make way for 41 flats and four houses in Cliftonville
An application to build 41 flats and four houses in Cliftonville will mean demolishing existing businesses and the flat of […]
Property
Bull’s Head pub in Margate to go under the hammer at auction
The Bull’s Head pub in Margate, along with six flats, yard and outbuilding, is to go under the hammer at […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Saved pocket money for food bank donation
It’s easy to become cynical in this world of ours; there’s a lot to be cynical about, of course, and […]
Community
Thanet community news: Margate firefighters donation, East Kent Mencap, TOFFs, RNIB and Martha Trust
East Kent Mencap and Margate Fire Station East Kent Mencap has collected a £500 donation from Margate Fire Station. Demi […]
Community
Thanet’s Cheerful Sparrows charity could face closure due to funds drying up
A Thanet charity which helps those in need in the community as well as working for its namesake wards in […]
Community
Sara loses her locks to raise Macmillan funds in memory of her dad
Broadstairs mum-of-three Sara Thompson has raised £1,400 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The nan-of-three underwent a head shave in aid of […]
News
Bomb disposal team and police on scene in Westgate
Police and a bomb disposal team are on the scene in Westgate. The Royal Logistics Corp Explosive Ordnance Device team […]
Events
Get involved with the Westgate safari garage sale
More than 40 properties have goods on offer for today’s (September 6) Westgate safari garage sale. Household, bric-a-brac, games, crafts […]
News
Driver evades capture in police chase through Broadstairs
Police are trying to track down the driver of a blue BMW following a chase through Broadstairs in the early […]
Community
Invite to join Friends of Botany Bay and Kingsgate on beach clean event
Volunteers from the Friends of Botany Bay and Kingsgate group will be holding a beach clean event tomorrow (September 6). […]
News
Child rescued after fall into Ramsgate harbour
Margate Coastguard was called into action this afternoon (September 5) after a boy fell into Ramsgate harbour. The youngster fell […]
Business
Plans for The Royston micropub in Broadstairs with a focus on real ale, coffee and community
A love of community, real ale and Broadstairs are the driving forces behind the creation of a new micropub in […]
News
Tradesmen pitch in to help retired Ramsgate couple left without water and toilet for a week by ‘uncontactable’ builder
Big-hearted workmen in Thanet have pitched in to help after a retired Ramsgate couple were left with no water or […]