Property
Conversion of Foy House into flats for those with ‘urgent housing needs’ moves to next stage
A project to create flats for temporary housing at Foy House in Margate has been put out to tender this […]
Month: July 2021
Education
Pupils at Upton get a taste of being in business
Young entrepreneurs at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs have enjoyed an ‘enterprising time’ creating and running their own businesses. A […]
News
Two taken to hospital and two arrested after ‘altercation’ in Dane Valley
Two men have been taken to hospital following an incident in Dane Valley this evening (July 27). One of the […]
Events
Another seven gems on our doorstep to visit in Thanet
Thanet has a wealth of attractions to visit. Residents and tourists are likely to head to one of the isle’s […]
News
Post Office branch to reopen in Westgate at new site
Post Office services will return to Westgate after a new, temporary premises was found. The Post Office had run a […]
News
Mystery mower turns wildflower area in Margate into ‘barren’ ground
Outrage at the mowing of a wildflower area in Margate has turned to bafflement over who was responsible. The area […]
News
Teenage boy assaulted and robbed of phone in Ramsgate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was punched and robbed of his mobile phone in Ramsgate. Between […]
News
Promising teenage football player from Margate paralysed after fall from cliff
A Margate teenager has been left paralysed from the waist down after falling from a cliff in Ramsgate. Promising footballer […]
Education
Magical memories created as Chilton Year 6 pupils say goodbye
The big farewell at Chilton Primary in Ramsgate involved senior children celebrating their life at school in style. Year 6 […]
News
Ramsgate mum’s 60 mile challenge raising funds in memory of baby Willow
A challenge of walking 60 miles throughout August is being taken on by a Ramsgate mum to raise money for […]
News
Ramsgate drug dealer jailed for 3 years
A man from Ramsgate has been jailed for three years for drug dealing following work by police in Thanet. Aston […]
News
Man who hid from police in Cliftonville coal bunker is arrested on threats to kill, weapons and drug charges
An electric cattle prod and a flick knife have been recovered following an arrest by officers investigating a report that […]
Events
British Kitesurf Freestyle Championships return to Ramsgate and includes two new events
By Sarah Mcleod Ramsgate will play host to the British Kitesurf Freestyle Championships again this year. Following the postponement of […]
Education
Drive-through immunisation for teenagers to be held at St George’s School
Teenagers who missed routine school immunisations this academic year can catch up at a drive-through school holiday clinic in Broadstairs […]
Education
Year 6 pupils at Newington primary graduate in style
Children leaving Year 6 at Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate enjoyed a day to remember. A week of activities […]
Sport
Crews compete in 2021 Euromarine Insurance Ramsgate Week
After a one-year hiatus Euromarine Insurance Ramsgate Week returned for 2021, and saw about 40 competitors compete in IRC and […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Planning our third summer holiday as dad and son
When I first became a dad – two and a half years ago – I remember being a little nervous […]
Sport
Margate Man in the stands – ‘Back to normal’
Yesterday’s (July 24) weather wasn’t the only surprise at Hartsdown Park, the forecast was torrential rain but the only ‘shower’ […]
Sport
Victory for Broadstairs Cricket Club 1st XI team away to Harvel
Broadstairs travelled to Harvel with the memory of the home fixture still fresh in the players’ minds; a match that […]
Community
Thanet community news: Redcot Lodge, RSPCA Thanet, Dickens Fellowships, Crossroads Care Kent and Martha Trust
Redcot Lodge Residents at Redcot Lodge in Margate have been thanked for their patience during the pandemic with a party. […]
Business
Thanet Virtual High Street marks first anniversary with new subsidiary
Thanet Virtual High Street – set up to help small businesses survive during the pandemic shutdown – is celebrating its […]
Education
Upton children show the red card to racism in football
Children at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs have shown the red card to football racists following the personal online attacks […]
Community
Ramsgate RSPCA charity shop reopens after major works
Ramsgate’s RSPCA charity shop has finally reopened after undergoing major structural works and is now appealing for new volunteers. The […]
News
It’s not just the ‘big four’ art and literature names that have been inspired by our isle to create
By Dan Thompson Turner and Emin, Dickens and Eliot – the big four names tend to dominate any discussion about […]
Business
Ramsgate’s former Pizza Express to get a new lease of life as Travellers in Italy restaurant
The former Pizza Express building on Ramsgate seafront has been taken over by Royal Harbour Hotel/Empire Room and Little Ships […]
Events
Kentish food and drink – and more – on offer at Cliftonville Farmers Market
Cliftonville Farmers Market is back tomorrow (July 25) with its latest offerings of local food and goods. The event, run […]
Business
SUPer new paddle board and skate shop opens its doors in Margate
Surf’s up with the opening of new shop SUP & Skate Margate today (July 24). Garlinge couple Marie and Paul […]
News
Two men charged with drug dealing in Thanet
Two suspects are to appear in court, charged in connection with drug dealing in Thanet. During the morning of Wednesday […]
News
Staff shortages cause disruption to Stagecoach services and reduction in open top bus timetable
Stagecoach bus services in Thanet and further afield have been hit by drivers having to isolate due to Test and […]
News
UK’s first railway safety education centre opens in Margate in bid to prevent ‘catastrophic’ consequences of trespass on rails
A new dedicated rail safety education centre has been opened by Network Rail and Southeastern at Margate railway station in […]