Events
Our Kitchen to provide free food hampers for every Thanet family with children on free school meals this Easter
Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet is giving free food hampers to every family with children eligible for free […]
Month: March 2021
Community
Special Easter delivery to Cliftonville Primary School from former pupil
A special delivery of 405 Easter eggs has been delivered to Cliftonville Primary School by a former pupil. Emily McDonald, […]
Education
Polar explorer enthralls St Laurence junior pupils with his tales of adventure and science
Last Friday, Glaciologist Dr Joseph Cook met with Year 6 pupils at St Laurence-in-Thanet Junior Academy via Teams, as part […]
Events
An attraction packed festival will mark the 200th anniversary of Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour status
Preparations are underway for an action packed festival to mark the 200th anniversary of Royal designation for Ramsgate harbour. The […]
Education
Three Thanet schools plant their own orchards
By Peter Barnett Little orchards will soon be blossoming at Thanet’s Viking Academy Trust schools. A variety of fruit trees […]
News
Increased bins, loos and security as Thanet gets ready for Easter visitors
Thanet council has put beach management plans in action three months earlier than usual in preparation for an expected influx […]
News
Woman taken to hospital following A256 crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A256 by Richborough today (March 30). Kent Police […]
Events
Ramsgate FC to host two Easter courses for Thanet youngsters – and a chance to win a free place for your child
Ramsgate FC has organised two sports courses in the Easter holidays for the children of Thanet. The first is the […]
News
Tobacco, cigarettes and cash seized and shops forced to close in Thanet and Folkestone enforcement operation
Six thousand packets of cigarettes and rolling tobacco and £4,000 have been seized and eight shops forced to close during […]
News
World Autism Awareness Week: Ramsgate’s Harry Goldfinch defies expectations and challenges stereotypes
This week (March 29-April 4) is World Autism Awareness Week. One in 100 people are living with autism which means […]
News
Thanet mum wins landmark appeal over Family Court hearing where Kent judge Scarratt ‘made a number of wholly inappropriate comments’
A Thanet mother who was one of four at the centre of a landmark hearing concerning domestic abuse cases in […]
Education
Pyramids, pharaohs, tombs and treasure for Upton’s explorers
Children became explorers to delve into the world of Ancient Egypt at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. The boys and girls […]
News
Tree planted at Dell Gardens will bloom star-shaped flowers in remembrance of lost babies
Star shaped flowers to remember the babies lost before or at birth will bloom on a newly planted ‘remembrance’ tree […]
News
Trio arrested for fraud after suspicious van traced to Thanet
Three people have been arrested following a report of fraud in Dover and a van used by the suspects being […]
Events
Specials gig announced for this Summer at Dreamland
The Specials and guests will be on the stage at Dreamland this Summer. The amusement park, which has been shut […]
Covid
Trust makes call for those in eligible groups to book first jab appointments
Kent Community Health Trust, which runs the mass vaccination centres across the county, is urging anyone eligible who still has […]
News
Copperfields’ resident Lilian Redmond celebrates her 100th birthday today
Copperfields resident and great-nan of 11 Lilian Redmond celebrates her 100th birthday today (March 29). It is the second birthday […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Bryan’s journey to more independence
Spring is here – at last. Lighter evenings, warmer weather, lockdown easing (let’s hope). I miss so many things that […]
Business
The new Ramsgate takeaway ending rows over whether to buy curry or pizza
A new takeaway is hoping to satisfy family disagreements by offering both curry and pizza. In fact you can even […]
Community
Thanet community news: Music and drama festival online, Kent Community Foundation, Asda donation and Martha Trust
Thanet Music and Drama Festival March 26 should have been Gala Concert Day for the Thanet Music and Drama Festival. […]
Events
Ramsgate Festival of Sound invites creatives to share their work
Ramsgate Festival of Sound is sharing its social media platforms to bolster promotion for the local arts. The action takes […]
News
A journey from heavy metal drumming to debut rap/hip hop EP for Ramsgate’s Nifty OTM
A journey from heavy metal drumming to frontman rapping has resulted in a Ramsgate musician releasing his first EP. Nifty […]
Sport
New youth merger at Ramsgate FC
Report and photo by Ramsgate FC Ramsgate Football Club will be entering a huge 65 youth teams in leagues next […]
Opinion
Opinion with Seb Reilly: The journaling method to combating negativity
I don’t know about you, but after a year of social distancing, I’m beginning to feel a little isolated. Perhaps […]
Covid
GP hub Covid vaccinations at Saga to continue throughout April – with jab drop in clinic offered next week
GP hub vaccination services that have relocated to the Saga building in Ramsgate will continue throughout April. This is despite […]
News
One arrest, 12 tickets and car seized in latest Thanet road check operation
A vehicle was seized, 12 tickets dished out and one person was arrested by police officers during road checks in […]
News
End of an era – and the beginning of a new one – for Cliftonville’s Thornton Bobby building
Photos Frank Leppard/Thanet Hidden History A new era is to begin for the Thornton Bobby site in Cliftonville. The Northdown […]
News
Dedicated Kent Police ‘schools officers’ to be in place in Thanet as part of county-wide programme
Dedicated police officers will be allocated to Thanet schools as part of a scheme running across Kent and Medway. Schools […]
News
Distressed woman and child taken to safety following reports of concern in Broadstairs
A woman and child have been taken to a place of safety by Kent Police officers following reports of a […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: An encounter with the Westminster flasher
Nearly forty years ago I met the Westminster flasher. I had been teaching an evening class at Kilburn Poly and […]