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Marine licence application submitted for berth replacement works at Ramsgate Port
A new marine licence application has been submitted to the Marine Management Organisation today (January 28) for the proposed replacement […]
Month: January 2022
News
Six fire engines at scene of Broadstairs College motor vehicle unit fire
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has sent six engines to a fire at Broadstairs College. The incident is at one […]
Business
Discretionary grant applications open for businesses suffering due to Omicron
Discretionary grants for businesses affected by Omicron are now open for applications. Thanet council has received a further £177,000 of […]
News
Family’s cancer battles inspire Broadstairs mum to publish children’s book Parker’s Pockets
A Broadstairs mum-of-four who overcame cancer and then helped her son face his own fight against the disease has published […]
News
Damage and theft at Quex Activity Centre in overnight burglary
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after the Quex Activity Centre in Birchington was ransacked and vandalised on Wednesday night […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: Ramp rage and other every day obstacles
As a new mobility scooterer I’ve found some enormous pleasures from being able to leave my house relatively safely — […]
News
Part of Margate Road shut after pedestrian hit by vehicle
Kent Police is currently attending a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in Margate Road, Ramsgate. […]
Business
The London Tavern in Margate set to reopen
The London Tavern in Margate reopens tomorrow (January 28) with a new team at the helm. The Addington Street venue […]
News
CCTV images released in Ramsgate attempted burglary investigation
CCTV images have been released by police officers investigating a report of attempted burglary near Ramsgate. A man was seen […]
Business
Former customer Ben Blade follows his dream as new owner of FitUnion gym in Birchington
A former customer who discovered a passion for bodybuilding has taken over FitUnion gym in Birchington. Ben Blade, 22, had […]
Education
Upton pupils explore Ancient Greece
Children at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs are discovering how Ancient Greece developed and had a huge global impact across […]
News
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash in Cliftonville
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a crash in Cliftonville last night (January 26). Kent Police was called to […]
Business
Beer pong, cocktails and music promised at new Thanet venue Bounced
Beer pong tables, cocktails and a ‘killer DJ’ will be some of the fun on offer with the opening of […]
Sport
Pitchside: Rams misfire in Kent Senior Cup shoot out
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate (0) 1 Hythe Town (0) 1 46 Miller 47 Alford Hythe Town win 5 […]
News
Margate triplets’ taste of fame in BBC drama Call The Midwife
By Liz Crudgington They are only seven months old, but Margate triplets Harry, George and Oscar have already appeared on […]
News
Crime prevention advice on offer for Thanet shoppers
Residents in Thanet will have the opportunity to pick up crime prevention advice from Kent Police while shopping for groceries […]
Business
Mia Papa’s opens evening Lido Tapas venture -with ‘ghost dish’ donations – at The Kitchen CT9
Thanet’s Mia Papa’s Kitchen has begun another part of its journey with a move to The Kitchen CT9 in Cliftonville […]
News
Cooker, radiators and power tools stolen from Broadstairs property
Police officers are appealing for information after radiators and a cooker were stolen from a property in Broadstairs. It was […]
News
Huge impact of covid on Thanet’s tourism economy shown in latest Visit Kent report
Thanet suffered a 49.6% drop in visitors during 2020 – compared to the year before – due to the impact […]
Education
Tree planting party held at St Laurence Academy in Ramsgate
St Laurence CofE Academy in Ramsgate held a planting party on their field last Friday (January 21). The school was […]
Business
Review underway over return of Ramsgate’s town centre market
Thanet council is reviewing interest, ideas and possible locations for a market to return to Ramsgate. The town centre, Friday […]
News
Witness appeal following bike and car collision at Minster roundabout
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a cyclist at the Minster roundabout. It was […]
Business
Virtual jobs fair, ‘care fair’ and kickstart and volunteer roles on offer amid ‘strong’ post-covid recovery of Thanet jobs market
A virtual jobs fair will be held tomorrow (January 26) from 11am and include recruitment for Pro Force/Thanet Earth, civil […]
News
Consultation opens on retirement flats plan for former St Peter’s Church site in Westgate
Residents are being invited to take part in a consultation for proposals to create Retirement Living apartments on the site […]
News
Birchington friends – and dog – to take on 180-mile walk in aid of Parkinson’s UK
Two friends from Birchington will walk the 180-mile inner boundary of Kent to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. Samantha […]
Sport
Wanderers overcome red card and injuries to record bonus point victory
By Colin Whiteley CHARLTON PARK RFC 12 – 24 THANET WANDERERS RUFC 24 Wanderers and Charlton Park last met on […]
News
Met Police opens investigation into Downing Street and Whitehall ‘covid breaches’
The Metropolitan Police Service has today (January 25) begun investigations into events at Downing Street and Whitehall where participants may […]
News
Royal Mail to cut 700 manager jobs as it ‘simplifies’ operations
Royal Mail plans to cut around 700 manager jobs to “simplify and streamline operational structures.” In a trading update for […]
Education
Superheroes take over the classroom at Chilton Primary School
Step aside Batman, Wonderwoman and Spiderman – there’s a new band of superheroes to lead the way if young children […]
News
Tribute paid to ‘extraordinary character’ and ‘man on a mission’ Dan O’Leary
A hugely colourful dad, grandad, great-grandad and Thanet shop owner has died from covid in Thailand. Dan O’Leary -known to […]