News
End of an era for Margate RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat Leonard Kent
Margate RNLI has bid farewell to its all-weather lifeboat ‘Leonard Kent’ which has retired after nearly 30 years of active […]
Month: April 2021
Education
Ellington Infant staff and pupils get involved with Captain Tom 100 fundraiser
Children at Ellington Infant School in Ramsgate have taken part in the ‘Captain Sir Tom 100’ challenge today (April 30). […]
Covid
Ramsgate carer Alan Finch still battling after 100 days in intensive care due to covid
By Liz Crudgington Spending 100 days in intensive care is a milestone no one wants to reach, but staff at […]
Events
Andy C and guests announced for Summer d&b fest at Dreamland
The latest Summer gig event at Dreamland has been announced as Andy C and guests. The drum & bass festival […]
Events
Ramsgate Spring Doors event to raise cash for Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
Celebrate the May Day Bank Holiday weekend and Ramsgate in spring as well as raising money for a vital Thanet-based […]
Events
Family and Food market to support local businesses taking place in Broadstairs
A family and food market aimed at supporting local businesses will be held in Broadstairs tomorrow (Saturday, May 1). The […]
News
Appeal for witnesses after boy airlifted to hospital following Cliftonville collision
Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a boy suffered serious injuries in a collision in Cliftonville. The incident […]
News
Thanet Cabinet members agree to measures for estimated £2.7million repair works at Royal Crescent and for ‘recharging’ to leaseholders to be assessed at Tribunal
Cabinet members at Thanet council have approved proposals to put out to tender a contract for repair works to flats […]
News
Summer restrictions for dogs on Thanet beaches due to come into force
From Saturday (May 1) seasonal dog restrictions will be in place at beaches in Thanet. The restrictions are aimed at […]
News
Goodbye from Ramsgate Town Council clerk Richard Styles
In 2009 Ramsgate moved from a charter trustee system to becoming a town council. Along with the new status came […]
News
Police dog Boris tracks down Manston burglary suspects
Two suspects have been tracked down by a police dog after officers were called to a burglary taking place in […]
News
Thanet man due before court accused of sex assaults ‘using his feet’
The trial of a Broadstairs man accused of sexually assaulting women by rubbing his feet against their private parts is […]
News
Election hustings cancelled after only two of 12 candidates confirm attendance
An election hustings organised by Westgate and Garlinge action group against housing development has been called off after only two […]
News
Temporary closure of Margate Independent Food Bank as it leaves Union Church base
Margate Independent Food Bank is operating for its last day at Union Church today (April 29). The organisation has operated […]
News
Little boy airlifted to London hospital after being hit by vehicle in Cliftonville
A little boy has been airlifted to hospital after being hit in a collision with a vehicle in Cliftonville this […]
News
Day 3 of Duke Street tree protest camp – occupation reaches new heights
Campaigners who have occupied a plot of land in Margate’s Old Town to protest over the felling of a Sycamore […]
News
Broadstairs to star on Sky TV with screening of comedy series Breeders
Broadstairs features in a comedy series due to be screened on Sky from next month. The Office and Hobbit star […]
News
Margate property owner fined for painting listed building an “unauthorised” colour
The owner of a building in Trinity Square, Margate, has been ordered to pay a total of £3,740 after being […]
Events
Fresh produce on offer at new Margate market event
Goods from vegan sweets to homemade pies and dog treats will be on offer at the new fortnightly market in […]
Education
Newington pupils take on ‘Taskmaster’ challenges
Children at Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate have been puzzling their way through a series of tricky challenges. In […]
News
Ramsgate Aldi store under offer after going on market for £2.3m
Aldi’s supermarket site in Ramsgate is under offer after being put on the market for a cost in the region […]
News
Day 2 at the Duke Street tree protest camp – songs, posters and a call out for a fire pit
Campaigners who have occupied a plot of land in Margate to protest at the planned felling of a Sycamore tree […]
News
Met Police officers charged with misconduct over inappropriate images taken at scene of sisters’ killing
Two Metropolitan Police Service officers have been charged following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into […]
Events
Retired Margate music teacher to play 100 songs for Captain Sir Tom birthday challenge
A retired music teacher from Margate will be taking part in the national Capt Sir Tom 100: NHS fundraiser’s ‘birthday […]
Events
Kent Film Foundation to host Covid Film Challenge festival
Kent Film Foundation’s Covid Film Challenge (KFFCFD) is going virtual from May 4 to June 4 and will include short […]
Education
Chilton pupils explore why it is ‘Good to be Me’
Children at Chilton Primary School in Ramsgate are exploring why it is “Good To Be Me”. This is the important […]
News
RNLI issues safety advice ahead of Spring tides and bank holiday
Safety advice is being issued by the RNLI as the bank holiday weekend approaches and Spring tides are due. The […]
News
Emergency services called to injured person on tracks at Westgate railway station
Emergency services were called to Westgate railway station this morning (April 28) after a report of a woman injured on […]
News
Ramsgate residents at Royal Crescent in shock over proposed council repair bill of up to £217k each
Residents in flats at Ramsgate’s Royal Crescent buildings say they are in shock after discovering they are likely to face […]
News
Thanet fire crew rescues trapped ducklings in Minster
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a property on the High Street in Minster today (April 27) for […]