News
Asymptomatic covid test centre at Ramsgate Port to close
The asymptomatic testing centre at Ramsgate Port’s terminal building will close on Sunday, April 18. People who want to book […]
Month: April 2021
News
Police investigation after vandalism of vehicles in Dane Valley
Vehicles in Dane Valley were vandalised in a spree across the ward in the early hours of this morning (April […]
Community
Volunteer group Mama to Mama giving new isle mums in need a helping hand
By Jodie Nesling A new scheme to gift baby packages to vulnerable isle mums while reducing landfill has been launched. […]
Community
National Lottery grant kickstarts refurbishment project for The Oval Bandstand
GRASS Cliftonville group has been awarded a National Lottery grant from the Community fund to start initial works at The […]
News
Man kicked to the ground by youths during attempted mugging in Ramsgate
A man in his 50s was kicked to the ground by a group of youths in Ramsgate who then rifled […]
News
Council seeks temporary repairs to open Viking Bay and Ramsgate seafront lifts for the summer
Thanet council says efforts are being made to reopen the seafront lifts at Viking Bay and Ramsgate’s East Cliff this […]
News
Pop up clinic for school immunisations to be held at Thanet’s Saga building
Following the success of a drive-through school immunisations model, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust will be hosting a pop-up […]
Covid
Under 30s without health conditions to be offered alternatives to AstraZeneca vaccine
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has issued advice to the government on the use of the AstraZeneca […]
Property
‘Beach-themed’ extension on Ramsgate home deemed ‘visually intrusive’ by council planning officer
‘Beach-themed’ coloured cladding on a property extension in Ramsgate has been deemed ‘visually intrusive,’ by a council planning officer. The […]
News
Councillors to discuss 214 home development on Minster agricultural land
An application to build 214 houses on agricultural land in Minster will be discussed by councillors on Thanet’s planning committee. […]
News
‘Permanently closed’ signs removed from Viking Bay and Ramsgate East Cliff lifts
Signs declaring the seafront lifts at Viking Bay and the Eastcliff in Ramsgate as ‘permanently closed’ have been removed. The […]
Business
Ramsgate admin worker and uni student turns ‘self-care’ project into an online business
Working full-time through lockdown as a meal prep administrator and studying a media and communications degree at Canterbury Christ Church […]
Education
Life in the World War One trenches for Upton pupils
Life in the trenches in World War One tested the resilience and spirit of a generation of young soldiers. More […]
Education
Wearing of face coverings in schools and colleges to remain in place after Easter break
The government has today (April 6) confirmed that face coverings should continue to be worn in secondary school and college […]
Education
Kindness champions and an Easter bunny at Newington
Kindness plays a big part in the lives of children at Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate. And as part […]
News
Merger of Oasis and Choices domestic abuse services to reach more people in need of help
Oasis and Choices Domestic Abuse Services have merged in a bid to create an even stronger service across East Kent, […]
Events
Get ready for Monsterslam II at Quex Park
Car crushing, smashdowns and explosions will all feature at Monsterslam II at Quex Park in Birchington on July 18. The […]
News
Next step of roadmap restriction lifting is confirmed
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today (April 5) confirmed that the next stage of restriction easing will go ahead on […]
News
Pinball X removal and plans for other rides to go in storage in Dreamland ‘social distancing rethink’
A ride that was installed at Dreamland amusement park in 2018 is being removed. The Pinball X, similar to its […]
News
St Peter’s youngster creates Complete The Puzzle group as safe space for children living with autism
A 10-year-old boy from St Peter’s is determined to create a space for youngsters living on the autistic spectrum so […]
News
Community backing for petition calling for Ramsgate and Broadstairs seafront lifts to be repaired and reopened
More than 1,300 people have signed a petition in just three days calling on Thanet council to reverse its decision […]
Covid
Everyone to have access to twice weekly rapid testing for covid
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from April 9, the Government has announced. […]
News
Police called to report of antisocial behaviour by large group of youngsters in Ramsgate
Police were called after reports of a large group of youngsters smashing up fencing and setting fire to a community […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Easter and a new perspective on life
The sun is out. We have a long bank holiday weekend, so the sun has obviously gone back in again. […]
News
Knitted Easter topper swiped from Westgate postbox
One of Westgate’s fantastic, knitted Easter postbox toppers has been taken yet again. The creations are made every year by […]
Community
Thanet community news: Eggs for Pilgrims Hospices, sight loss support, sport grants and Thanet photography
Pilgrims Hospices This year, Civica Serve – working in partnership with Thanet District Council- has nominated Pilgrims Hospices as its […]
News
Airspace Change Proposal for Manston does not gain approval for next step – site owner says documents will be ‘re-evaluated’
An air space change application being undertaken by Manston airport site owners RiverOak Strategic Partners (RSP) has failed to gain […]
Covid
Silvers in Margate steps up to help Our Kitchen with free school meals hamper scheme
A café, bar, events space and dance school in Margate town has stepped up to help with a free school meals […]
Property
County council proposal for 20 homes in former school playing fields is rejected
An outline planning application to build 20 houses at the former site of Laleham School playing fields in Margate has […]
Education
Snazzy eggs and rabbit ears feature in Chilton pupils’ Easter bonnet creations
An intricate array of imaginative hats were under the spotlight as Easter went to the heads of children at Chilton […]