Education
Chilton pupils on the trail of dinosaurs
Young explorers have stepped back in time to find out all they can about the creatures that roamed the earth […]
Month: November 2020
Events
Minster ‘knit bomber’ gives village a festive makeover
Minster has been ‘knit bombed’ once again by fantastic resident Barbara Quittenden. The nifty knitter has been creating festive toppers […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: A child’s view of parenting skills
Being a parent means you are entirely responsible for the welfare of a little person, who might not always appreciate […]
News
Christmas ‘bubbles’ agreed ‘for small number of days’
Family and friend bubbles will be permitted over the Christmas period following a meeting between ministers across the UK. The […]
Community
Thanet community news: Hoardings artwork, St Saviour’s online fair, Town Shed gifts and RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Project MotorHouse Covid has not dampened the creativity of young people in Ramsgate. In fact it has acted as the […]
News
Talented teen photographer takes assistant director role on Gucci and Dazed Magazine film
Photos by Sterling Chandler From capturing shots of Ska legends The Specials to seeing his film and photos projected onto […]
Business
Westbrook baker rises to Covid challenge with dessert delivery service
A Westbrook baker who has spent eight years building her business is now rising to the challenge of the covid […]
Covid
Year 11 at Dane Court asked to isolate as a precaution
All Year 11 students at Dane Court school in Broadstairs have now been asked to isolate until November 30. Head […]
Opinion
Opinion with county councillor Karen Constantine: Ending live exports from Ramsgate Port
Many of us are rightly horrified by the inhumane and cruel trade in live animal exports from the Port of […]
News
Dispersal order in place at Ramsgate town trouble spot
Thanet Community Safety Unit and the Problem Solving Task Force are in Ramsgate town centre this weekend, targeting those causing […]
News
Warning issued after two men try to persuade schoolgirl to get in their car
A warning has been issued after a girl was approached by strangers in Broadstairs who tried to persuade her to […]
Education
Upton pupils join Odd Sock Day fun for Anti Bullying Week
It was an odds on winner when Upton Junior School in Broadstairs held its latest fund raiser. Children collectively put […]
News
Broadstairs mum Nicole Elkabbas guilty of fake cancer fundraising con
By Suzanne Martin A Broadstairs mum-of-one has been found guilty of faking cancer in order to dupe people into giving […]
News
Loss of ‘shining star’ with death of Ramsgate sculptor and singer Dominic Grant
Ramsgate sculptor and 70s singer Dominic Grant has died aged 71. Dominic, who had been lead singer with band Guys […]
News
‘Deep dive’ research to examine reasons for Covid case rises in Thanet and Swale
A “deep dive” to look at the reasons for increases in positive Covid cases in Thanet and Swale is taking […]
Education
Hartsdown year groups to self-isolate following positive Covid case
Year 9 and Year 11 students at Hartsdown Academy in Margate have been instructed to self-isolate until December 4 following […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: Are you dispensable?
When are you expecting to die? My granny lived to 97, but my mother died at 68. I’m hoping granny’s […]
Business
Thanet businesses coping with the second round of ‘lockdown’ restrictions
Resilient Thanet businesses are adapting to cope with the continuing Covid restrictions but some are reporting a drastic drop in […]
Education
More school ‘bubble’ closures as Covid cases are confirmed
All Year 10 students at Royal Harbour Academy in Ramsgate have been asked to isolate until November 30 following positive […]
News
Amazing Birchington resident Pat still smiling after cancer operations, chemo, broken ankle, burst appendix and shingles
By Liz Crudgington Pat Penny will turn 76 this week, and it’s a birthday she thought she’d never see after […]
Education
Democracy in action at Newington Primary School
The wheels of democracy are running smoothly as pupils at Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate went to the ballot […]
Events
Get ready for the Thanet Christmas Trail
Following the success of the Thanet Pumpkin Trail at Halloween, Ramsgate mum Ange Martin has launched the Thanet Christmas Trail. […]
News
Thanet filmmaker’s call for actors and backers for short movie project
A 21-year-old filmmaker from Thanet is searching for three people to take leading roles in his latest project. Sam Williams […]
Events
Invite to join 12 Days of workout Christmas fundraiser
Local fitness instructors will be leading a 12 Days of Christmas exercise fundraiser in aid of Pilgrims Hospice and Friends […]
News
Antony Gormley ‘man’ sculpture to stay in Margate until 2030
The Antony Gormley sculpture Another Time will be staying in Margate for a further 10 years, Turner Contemporary has announced. […]
News
Kent Public Health director expects tighter local restrictions in county after national ‘lockdown’ exit
Kent’s public health director Andrew Scott-Clark says it is likely that the county will not leave national ‘lockdown’ on the […]
Business
The Bay Tree in Broadstairs launches new home delivery menu – and will offer a culinary world cruise
The Bay Tree in Broadstairs has tackled the second round of national Covid restrictions by introducing a new home delivery […]
Business
Applications for Covid business support grants from Thanet council are now open
Thanet District Council has today (November 18) launched an online application form and is urging eligible local businesses that have […]
News
Kent education chiefs say schools face ‘tough time’ in efforts to remain open
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent schools will face a ‘tough time’ to stay open between now and the […]
News
Alert sent out over bus services used by youngster who has had positive Covid test
An alert has been sent out to parents and carers that a youngster who has tested positive for Covid had […]