News
Boxing Day toy donation appeal at Hungry Horse pubs
Pub chain Hungry Horse is running a Boxing Day toy donation scheme, designed to help parents declutter their homes while supporting families […]
Year: 2021
News
Traffic backlog on Manston Road due to test centre queue
Traffic is currently backed up in Manston Road due to a queue for the covid test centre. Drivers caught up […]
Community
Fireplaces installed at East Kent children’s ward to make sure Santa could deliver presents
Poorly children were guaranteed a visit from Santa today (December 25) thanks to NHS staff and B&Q in Canterbury. The […]
Community
Hair and beauty students deliver Christmas treat to Fordwich ward staff at QEQM Hospital
Christmas came early for staff on Fordwich ward at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, thanks to […]
News
Police appeal to track down man ‘most wanted’ in connection with sexual offence
Police are appealing for the public to notify them if they know of the whereabouts of a man added to […]
Events
Boxing Day and New Year Day dips taking place in Ramsgate but Viking Bay event cancelled
Brrr-ave swimmers will plunge into the sea for the Boxing Day Dip at Ramsgate’s Western Undercliff. The annual winter dip […]
News
Christmas is saved as Ramsgate town centre lights issue is fixed
Christmas has been saved in Ramsgate after persistent efforts have resulted in the festive lights being fixed. A last ditch […]
News
Virgin Media services still down for Thanet customers after 34 hours
UPDATE: Services restored around 6pm on Christmas Eve People in Thanet using Virgin Media have been without internet, TV and […]
Business
Community food and drink business giving away stock tomorrow to help people struggling this Christmas
Gadds food and drink will be giving away crisps, cakes, nuts, drinks and other items tomorrow to anyone who needs […]
News
Finding mental health support over the Christmas period
Christmas can be tough mentally, emotionally, physically and financially for many people. This year many people are also feeling the […]
Business
Hospitality and leisure sector ‘Omicron’ grant rates listed as Thanet council awaits further details
Covid-19 grants for businesses in the hospitality (accommodation and food and beverage services) and leisure sectors who have been impacted […]
News
CCTV released as police investigate attempted burglary in Ramsgate
Police officers investigating a report of an attempted burglary in Ramsgate have released a CCTV image of a man who may be […]
Business
Westwood Cross Boxing Day and New Year opening hours
Westwood Cross has announced the opening hours for Boxing Day with the centre open from 10am to 4pm. Stores across […]
Business
Leisure, food and drink units plans for former Debenhams at Westwood Cross
The former Debenhams building at Westwood Cross looks set to be transformed into units for food, drink and leisure. Planning […]
News
Thanet Rock Choir brings Christmas cheer to QEQM Hospital
By Liz Crudgington Members of Thanet Rock Choir gave an extra-special performance last Friday, for patients and staff at the […]
News
Ramsgate Christmas lights still disrupted by power supply fault despite best efforts to get cable repaired
Update (Dec 23) UK Power Networks are on site now trying to resolve the matter A spokesperson said: “We are […]
News
Petition launched to save Viking Ship apparatus from removal as part of play park renewal project
A petition has been launched by the Friends of Cliftonville Coastline (FOCC) group requesting Thanet District Council saves the ‘unique’ […]
Covid
‘Low dose’ covid vaccine approved with recommendation of jabs for vulnerable 5 to 11 year olds
A new formulation of ‘lower dose’ Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) has been approved for use in children aged 5 […]
Covid
Kent Fire and Rescue Service delivering vaccines as booster programme continues
Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) have been helping make sure vaccines are reaching hospitals and jab centres. […]
News
Thanet awarded £881k of government funding to help tackle homelessness
Thanet has been awarded £881,034 of government funding to tackle homelessness on the Isle in 2022/23. The £881,034 allocated to […]
News
Dreamland Cinema signs to be temporarily replaced for Sam Mendes ‘Lumiere’ movie
The neon Dreamland sign on the fin of the Grade II* listed cinema is among those that will be removed […]
Covid
Covid isolation period cut to 7 days with 2 negative tests
The self-isolation advice for people with coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed as of today (December 22). It is now possible to […]
News
Young Thanet actress who pursued dream despite loss and hardship wins Luke Westlake Scholarship
A Thanet woman who pursued her dream of an acting career even whilst coping with her mother’s death and being […]
News
Public protest as campaigners bid to halt demolition and replacement of Viking Ship play equipment in Cliftonville
A public protest is due to take place tomorrow (December 20) in a bid to save the Viking Ship equipment […]
Covid
Kent forum works to meet increased demand for covid tests and jabs and PM says no more restrictions before Christmas
The Interim Director of Public Health for Kent County Council says work is taking place to meet vastly increased demand […]
Business
Government announces new grants for businesses most impacted by Omicron
Additional support will be available for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced […]
News
Ramsgate man charged with burglary in Margate
A Ramsgate man has been charged after officers were called to a burglary taking place in Margate. Kent Police was […]
News
Call for wider research and practical solutions following results of violence against women and girls in Kent survey
A county councillor representing Ramsgate has urged Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner to widen the scope of a recent survey […]
News
Teenage girl charged with assaulting and spitting at police officers
A teenage girl is due in court today (December 21) after being charged with four counts of assaulting an emergency […]
Events
Photos: Winter Wonderland at Ramsgate FC
Photos Frank Leppard Winter Wonderland at Ramsgate FC’s WW Martin stadium is open. There is free entry for the market, […]