News
Stagecoach buses at Ramsgate railway station targeted by egg-throwing youths
Stagecoach had to cancel stops at Ramsgate Railway Station this evening (October 31) due to youths throwing eggs at – […]
Month: October 2021
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Freedom Day comes to the Munson household
Freedom Day is upon Casa de Munson. Yes indeed, Bryan and I can once again leave our home. Oh joy […]
Events
Olby’s in Margate to host first of Manchester-by-sea themed gigs planned for Thanet venues
The start of Manchester by the Sea themed gigs kicks off in November with two stellar tribute bands – Slide […]
Community
Thanet community news: Fundraising with dinosaurs, Ramsgate RNLI, U8s Green team, civic society, surviving winter, hospital heroes, thanksgiving service, panto donations and industry awards
Air ambulance fundraising walk A Ramsgate eight-year-old has raised £310 – so far – for Kent Surrey and Sussex Air […]
Events
Live dangerously with the world’s greatest explorer – Sir Ranulph Fiennes heads to Margate
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes brings Living Dangerously to the Margate Winter Gardens in December. Named by the Guinness Book of […]
Sport
Pitchside: It’s a TREAT for Ramsgate FC – no Tricks
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate 4 v Phoenix Sports 0 It was a bright but temperate afternoon at the […]
Events
Fundraiser gig for Mind charity to take place at Elsewhere in Margate
A fundraising gig from Soundabout Promotions will take place at Elsewhere in Margate this November. Soundabout is new to the […]
Events
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market cancelled due to predicted stormy weather
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market is cancelled tomorrow (October 31) due to predicted storms. The market has a new home at the […]
Events
Bring your talents to help create a free celebration party at Cliftonville Community Centre
Margate Movement Artists and Looping the Loop are inviting people from Cliftonville to share their fantastic ideas, skills and creative […]
News
Banners, speakers, music and calls for renationalisation at Southern Water protest rally in Ramsgate
A large gathering braved the grey clouds overhead to turn out to a rally at Ramsgate’s Western Undercliff beach today […]
Events
Halloween animated lights and music display in St Nicholas raising funds to help severely disabled Margate girl Ishani
An amazing 3,500 lights have been used to create an automated Halloween show with music on a St Nicholas-at-Wade home. […]
News
Photos show demolition works at former Royal School for Deaf Children in Margate
Photos from resident Frank Leppard show demolition work underway at the former Royal School for Deaf Children in Margate. Once […]
Education
Ghoulish fun for youngsters at Ramsgate Arts Primary
Ghoulish games and creepy creativity gave young children a Halloween to remember at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. Reception class pupils […]
Events
Banners, music and speeches will feature at Ramsgate protest rally against Southern Water discharges
Music, poetry, speakers, banners and a blaze of colour will all be in evidence at a demo tomorrow (October 30) […]
Education
Hands-on learning at Windmill Community Allotment for Post-16 Laleham Gap students
Post 16 students at Laleham Gap School in Ramsgate have ended term one’s theme of immersive, hands-on learning at the […]
News
Appeal after cash and jewellery stolen in Margate burglary
A safe containing cash and jewellery have been stolen in a burglary in Cliftonville. The burglary is reported to have […]
Business
Official opening for Manston firm producing equipment to aid the fight against terrorism and organised crime
Thanet high-technology company Adani Ltd has held an official opening for its site in Manston. North Thanet MP Sir Roger […]
News
Holding cell for gladiators and wild animals uncovered in excavation of Richborough Roman amphitheatre
A cavity in the arena wall at Richborough Roman amphitheatre has been revealed to be a carcer, or cell for holding […]
Events
Young musicians from Ramsgate’s Pie Factory Emerging Artists scheme to launch new record label
A collective of young emerging artists first brought together by Ramsgate’s Pie Factory charity are to launch a new record […]
Community
Fitting tribute to Thanet Wanderers legend at Colin Brown Memorial Day
By Colin Whiteley A memorial day has been held to celebrate the life of Thanet Wanderers rugby club legend Colin […]
News
Killer of sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman jailed for minimum of 35 years
A man has been jailed for a minimum of 35 years for the murder of sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole […]
News
Families at Margate flats plagued by drug users using communal area due to main door being broken for weeks
Residents in a Margate block of flats say they are being plagued by drug takers using the communal areas and […]
News
Resort arts group moves to new base at Dreamland
Cliftonville arts organisation Resort has relocated to Dreamland amusement park. The studios for more than 25 creatives, specialist printmaking facilities […]
News
Warning of possible lane closure on A256 at Cliffsend while sewer main repair works carried out
One lane of the A256 at Cliffsend may need to be closed while work is carried out on a damaged […]
News
Police search for FA Challenge winner’s medal stolen from Ramsgate property
Anyone who has been offered a stolen football medal for sale is being urged to contact Kent Police. Officers are […]
News
Cars in Birchington vandalised with ‘corrosive substance’
A number of cars were damaged in Birchington after a ‘corrosive substance’ was smeared on them. Kent Police is investigating […]
Sport
Appeal for kit sponsorship for young footballers
An appeal for kit sponsors is being made by CGA Football Coaching which runs sessions for Thanet youngsters. Boys and […]
News
Ramsgate and Margate £26.1 million Levelling Up projects in first round of successful bids
Ramsgate and Margate are among those named in the first round for successful Levelling Up bids to government. A list […]
News
Police advice to beach hut owners after spate of break-ins
Kent Police is urging beach hut owners to take steps to protect themselves against burglary following reports of break-ins in […]
Events
Green light for Ramsgate Arts Barge permanent mooring – and barge directors to host Big Draw Festival event
Ramsgate Arts Barge will be hosting an art event on Saturday (October 30) as part of the world-wide Big Draw […]