Sport
Margate Man in the Stands – Cup Run?
Tuesday nights at Hartsdown Park are special, the beers taste sweeter, the bang of the drum sounds clearer, the trendy […]
Month: November 2021
Events
Rudimental DJ set coming to Dreamland next summer
UK dance music acts, Rudimental will be playing a DJ set at Dreamland next summer. The 16+ event takes place […]
Events
It’s time for the return of Ramsgate’s Living Advent Calendar
The Ramsgate Living Advent Calendar returns tomorrow (December 1) for its Christmas fun event. Every evening in December up until […]
News
Concerns raised over ‘compulsory purchase’ letters sent to Nethercourt properties but airport firm RSP says no homes will be bought
Concerns have been raised by a town councillor after some residents in Nethercourt received letters asking for details related to […]
News
Thanet council fund to help tenants and homeowners in arrears due to impact of covid
Thanet District Council’s Housing Options team has been awarded £175,000 which will be used to help private rented sector tenants and […]
News
Ramsgate ‘FND warrior’ Sarah shares the devastating impact of neurological disorder on her life – and her bid to raise awareness
In 2018 Sarah Drysdale was working as a full-time carer and enjoying an active social life. But in December of […]
News
Pair arrested on suspicion of fraud over use of 90-year-old man’s Cliftonville home as delivery address
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of fraud following an incident in Cliftonville reported by a […]
Education
Newington pupils get set for Christmas fun
Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate is getting ready to step into Christmas. The festive season will be celebrated in […]
News
‘Inadequate’ support from Kent County Council and mental health services contributed to death of Ramsgate 13-year-old Sammy Alban-Stanley
A failure in care from Kent County Council and mental health services contributed to the death of a kind, gentle […]
News
Emergency crews attend flat fire in Ramsgate
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a flat fire in Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, this morning (November 30). Two […]
News
‘Cliff edge’ fears for low-income families in Kent after Covid
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Concerns have been raised over a potential “cliff edge” fallout for Kent’s poorest families […]
News
Police appeal over burglary attempt at Palm Bay Co-op
Police officers are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at a store in Palm Bay. It was reported that […]
News
Four day police operation in Ramsgate to crack down on drug crime and anti-social behaviour
Police in Ramsgate have carried out a four day operation in Ramsgate aimed at disrupting drug-related crime and reducing anti-social […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Changing school days and making memories
I don’t consider myself old by any stretch of the imagination, but a realisation hit me like a steam train […]
News
Crowd gathers in Westgate for demo as part of Kent Day of Action against development on greenfields
Around 100 people gathered in Westgate today (November 28) as part of a Kent Day of Action in protest at […]
Events
Smurfs, mermaids and giant poos raising funds at kitesurfers’ annual Downwinder
Smurfs, mermaids and giant poos were among those raising funds for St Peter-in-Thanet/ 1st Broadstairs Sea Scout Group at the […]
Community
Thanet community news: Evie’s hair gift, Union Church, Broadstairs College, Pilgrims Hospices, Civic Society and more
St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery St Ethelbert’s Year 4 pupil Evie is donating her beautiful long hair to […]
Sport
Pitchside: Top of the table clash for Rams FC and Cray Valley
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate (1) 1 Cray Valley Paper Mills (0) 1 31 Blanks own goal […]
News
Arrest made over distraction burglary at Margate home of man in his 80s
An arrest has been made in connection with a distraction burglary at the Margate home of a man in his […]
Events
Gathering on Ramsgate sands to mark the deaths of 27 people during Channel crossing attempt
A ‘memorial garden’ was created and a vigil held on Ramsgate Main Sands this afternoon (November 27) to mark the […]
Covid
Face coverings in shops and on public transport to be compulsory again
Face coverings in shops and on public transport are to become compulsory again, as a temporary measure, due to the […]
News
‘Sunrise’ Rotary route in Margate and Garlinge for Santa and his sleigh
The Rotary Club of The Isle of Thanet Sunrise is bringing its Santa and sleigh to streets in Margate and […]
News
Police appeal for witnesses over alleged assault in Ramsgate
Officers investigating an alleged assault in Ramsgate are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 3.40pm on Saturday 20 […]
News
Two men suffer head injuries in Ramsgate after being confronted by mask-wearing trio in separate attacks
Police officers are appealing for information after two reports of people suffering head injuries in Ramsgate after being attacked by […]
News
Housing First scheme in Thanet breaking the cycle of long-term rough sleeping
A pilot scheme in Thanet is providing homes for people with a long history of rough sleeping – with one […]
Events
Work by 70 artists on offer at auction in aid of Ramsgate Arts Barge project
Sir Anish Kapoor CBE, Patrick Brill OBE -aka Bob & Roberta Smith- and Bruce McLean, are amongst some 70 local […]
Property
Former Western Undercliff café and toilets to go to auction – again
The former Western Undercliff café and toilets are back on the market after plans for a café, restaurant and flats […]
Education
Upton pupils sport odd socks for anti-bullying campaign
Children at Upton Juniors put their best mismatched feet forward as part of nationwide odd socks day. Girls and boys […]
News
Thanet council activates Severe Weather Emergency Protocol for those sleeping rough
Thanet council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol for rough sleepers due to the Met Office forecasting overnight temperatures […]
News
Independent officer brought in to oversee actions agreed following damning report of Thanet council failures
An independent monitoring officer has been appointed recommendations following a damning report into the “inadequate” governance arrangements around whistleblowing, grievances […]