News
Charles Court development comes to completion on former Holly Tree pub site in Cliftonville
A project to build 35 flats, three homes and a micropub on the site of the fire hit Holly Tree […]
Month: January 2022
Events
Singer Self Esteem announced as headliner for Power of Women festival 2022
Singer Self Esteem brings her passionate, powerful pop to the Winter Gardens for this year’s Power of Women festival (previously […]
News
Margate dad inspired by sons to create debut children’s book The Garden Monster
A charming children’s tale with colourful illustrations is due to be published by Margate author, police officer and dad Paul […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: The joys of school life and embarking on new journeys
Bryan is feeling pleased with himself this week; he has been given a lovely, shiny badge at school with “SCHOOL […]
News
Ownership of shipwreck collection at Ramsgate Maritime Museum could be taken over due to concerns over poor conditions
Ownership of some 247 items from the shipwreck of the Stirling Castle, loaned by the Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society […]
News
SGN announce plans to reopen Marine Terrace by tomorrow evening
Gas company SGN says it hopes to reopen Marine Terrace in Margate tomorrow evening (February 1) – well ahead of […]
News
Man added to Most Wanted list over theft from Ramsgate pharmacy
A man wanted over theft from a Ramsgate pharmacy in Ramsgate has been added to Kent Police’s Most wanted list. […]
News
Man remanded in custody over Ramsgate Boots burglary
A man has been charged with burglary following a break-in at Boots in Ramsgate High Street. Kent Police officers were […]
News
Two boys to appear in court charged with Italianate Glasshouse attempted burglary and damage
Two children will appear in youth court charged with attempted burglary with intent to cause damage at the Italianate Glasshouse […]
News
Disruptive road closure at Marine Terrace could be in place for up to another 8 days
A disruptive road closure on Margate seafront could be in place until February 8. Marine Terrace was closed by gas […]
News
Service to remember life of former Margate mayor, councillor and fundraiser Paul Brownlee
A funeral service for former Margate mayor, charity fundraiser and great-grandad Paul Brownlee will be held next month. Paul, an […]
Community
Volunteers plant 65 new trees at Dane Valley Woods
Forty volunteers turned out today (January 30) to plant 65 native trees at Dane Valley Woods. Margate café and store […]
Education
Creative Cliftonville youngster has ‘mini saga’ published in Young Writers anthology
A talented Cliftonville schoolgirl has had her short story published in a Young Writers anthology. Elsie Skillen entered the Young […]
Community
Thanet community news: FosterCare UK donation, Famalam fun, QEQM Friends, poolathon for Rainbow Ward and BP Drains
FosterCare UK/Hornets Boxing Club Independent fostering agency, FosterCare UK has made a £500 donation to Hornets Boxing Club in Ramsgate. […]
News
Marine Terrace remains shut as emergency repairs to gas main continue
Marine Terrace in Margate is still shut today (January 30) as gas mains work outside Dreamland continues. Gas company SGN […]
News
Ramsgate Asda pharmacy worker helps save customer’s life after spotting severe blood clot in leg
Regular Asda Ramsgate customer Rose Doyle says pharmacy staff member Claire Twyman may have saved her life by spotting a […]
Education
Exploring feelings at Ramsgate Arts Primary
Understanding feelings and emotions as you grow is a big task for small children – at Ramsgate Arts Primary young […]
Sport
Pitchside: Rams vs Bay makes for an entertaining derby
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate (0) 2 v Herne Bay Town (0) 0 58 Prescott 86 Ajayi It was […]
News
Man in custody over burglary at Boots in Ramsgate
A man is in custody following a burglary at Boots in Ramsgate High Street last night (January 29). Kent Police […]
News
Road closed as emergency gas main works take place outside Dreamland
Gas company SGN is carrying out emergency repairs to the gas main in Marine Terrace, Margate, just outside Dreamland, meaning the […]
Events
A tale of 30 years in showbiz with Westgate’s Lloyd Hollett at the Theatre Royal
In 1990, aged just 10, Thanet born Lloyd Hollett made his stage debut at Margate’s Theatre Royal production of the […]
Events
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market with multi-cultural offerings at Walpole Bay Lawns
The Cliftonville Farmers’ Market takes place tomorrow (January 30) with numerous stalls including newcomer Brogdale Craft Ciders. Stalls will be […]
News
Thanet council budget to go for approval in February without inclusion of amendments over seafront lifts and temporary housing
Cabinet members at Thanet District Council have endorsed the proposed budget for the financial year 2022-23. The budget will proceed […]
Community
Westgate resident Wilfred Jenkins to complete mum’s Sands Challenge 13 walk in memory of his brother
Westgate resident Wilfred Jenkins is walking four miles to raise funds for Sands – Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity – […]
News
Public notice for interest in return of Ramsgate market outlines ‘monthly’ event in High Street or ‘Government Acre’
A public notice issued to gauge interest in reinstating Ramsgate’s market has been published by Thanet council. But hopes of […]
News
‘Green shoots of recovery’ over ambulance wait times for Kent stroke patients
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A south east ambulance boss says there are “green shoots of recovery” over wait times […]
News
Dreamland Heritage Trust appoints new chairperson
Margate architect Lucy Jones has been appointed the new chair of the Dreamland Heritage Trust. Lucy is currently Convenor for […]
Education
Bromstone Primary becomes a Royal Shakespeare Company Associate School
Bromstone Primary School in Broadstairs is now a Royal Shakespeare Company Associate School. The school was successful in a selection […]
Business
Opportunities in sport and leisure roles for Thanet young people in new Next Gen Project
Your Leisure will be supporting career opportunities for young people by joining Kent-based organisations to launch the “Next Gen Project” […]
News
Boy hit by car in Ramsgate airlifted to London hospital with potentially serious injuries
A child was airlifted to a London hospital following a collision in Ramsgate yesterday (January 27). The boy, a student […]