Sport
Youngsters invited to open day and trials with East Kent FC
Youngsters of all abilities are invited to take part in an open day and trials with East Kent FC tomorrow […]
Month: September 2020
News
Bid for government funding to help homeless off the streets amid calls for extra support for those with complex needs
Thanet council is bidding for government funding for eight flats to help rough sleepers get off, and stay off, the […]
Community
Margate clothes bank and befriending service makes call for donations and volunteers
The Community Project at Union Church in Margate has been working alongside Margate Independent Food Bank to offer a clothes […]
Galleries
Photos: Merchant Navy Day service held in Margate
Photos by Frank Leppard A service to mark Merchant Navy Day was held in Margate last night (September 3). Veterans […]
Business
Loss of parking due to county council road scheme will result in ‘economic suicide’ says Westgate councillor
A one-way system due to be installed in Westgate this month will result in ‘economic suicide’ for the town, says […]
News
Kent County Council prepares to discuss emergency budget plans
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan An emergency budget has been put forward by Kent County Council (KCC) due to […]
News
Whistleblowing concerns and ‘cultural and governance failures’ at Thanet council raised by senior auditor
The head of the East Kent Internal Audit Partnership says “action is needed at Thanet District Council to address the […]
Community
Talks underway for dementia help sessions with Cogs Club to resume at Holy Trinity Church building
Talks are underway for a club helping people with mild and moderate dementia to continue in Cliftonville at buildings vacated […]
Business
Private equity fund buys Broadstairs firm Blaze Signs
Blaze Signs, in Broadstairs, has been bought by UK private equity fund Elaghmore. Blaze, which also has a manufacturing and […]
News
Two people receive first aid following tumble drier fire in Ramsgate
Fire and ambulance crews were called to a property in Ramsgate yesterday (September 2) following a tumble drier fire. Two […]
Business
The Saddler pub in Minster earmarked to be turned into Turkish restaurant
A Minster pub that has been the watering hole for residents since 1865 is likely to become a restaurant. The […]
News
Cafe, restaurant and apartments plan for former Western Undercliff cafe site
Plans have been submitted to demolish the derelict café and toilets at the Western Underciff in Ramsgate and build a […]
Education
Fears for children’s safety at school’s ‘covid-secure’ entrance on Nash Road due to county council highway measures ‘delay’
A 77-year-old Margate resident is so worried for the safety of young pupils and families using a temporary Nash Road […]
News
County council gives permission for Thanet Parkway Station to go ahead
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Controversial plans to create a multi-million pound train station in Thanet have been approved […]
News
Ramsgate man one of two people charged in connection with Canterbury attack
A man from Ramsgate is due in court, alongside another man from Ashford, after being charged with an attack in […]
News
Witness appeal after man attacked by gang of four in Margate
A man ended up in hospital with an arm injury after he was assaulted in Margate during the bank holiday […]
News
Ramsgate girl Aspen gone from “strength to strength” since Children’s Air Ambulance flight
When doctors at QEQM hospital had done all they could to treat Ramsgate toddler Aspen – who was on a […]
Business
Thanet venues continue their own ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ schemes
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme – with discounts of up to 50% in restaurants and cafes – may […]
News
A new chapter for Cliftonville’s Oval Bandstand
By Jodie Nesling Cliftonville’s Oval Bandstand and Lawns is set for a new chapter in its illustrious history after Thanet […]
Sport
Broadstairs’ Cricket Club progress to quarter finals after convincing victory against Folkestone CC
Broadstairs were crowned winners of Group A in the Kent Cricket League T20 competition when they followed-up last week’s win against Sandwich […]
News
Three year role extension for ‘exceptional’ Kent police chief
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan An “exceptional” police chief will stay in his job until 2025. Kent Police’s chief […]
News
Man arrested after pedestrian hit by vehicle in Broadstairs
A 25-year-old man from Broadstairs has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and failing to stop after a collision […]