News
Dreamland’s Pendulum ride sold and transported to Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Dreamland’s Pendulum thrillseeker ride has been transported to its new home in Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach site. The Pendulum, which […]
Month: January 2022
Community
Ageless Thanet volunteers get ready for Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service celebration
Volunteers with Ageless Thanet will receive their prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest recognition for volunteers – […]
Education
Sleep challenge for Newington primary pupils
A sleep challenge is encouraging children at Newington Community Primary in Ramsgate to get into a regular bedtime routine to […]
News
Ice House renovations fundraiser launched by 6th Ramsgate Sea Scouts
A fundraising effort has been launched by the 6th Ramsgate Royal Harbour Sea Scouts to help with the first stage […]
Events
Bastille heading to Margate for ‘intimate’ performance
Margate music venue Elsewhere is presenting a live intimate performance with Bastille at the Winter Gardens. The special stripped back […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Being a dad is pretty darn cool
Part of building a strong routine is knowing when to bend and break it a little; this weekend, we’ve done […]
News
Photo issued by police as officers search for man after seven people assaulted in Ramsgate
Detectives investigating a disturbance in Ramsgate where seven people were assaulted during the early hours of this morning (January 23) […]
Business
Pizzeria, music studio, in-house bakery and more planned by team aiming to take over Ramsgate Boating Pool site
A pizzeria, café with in-house bakery, pop up bar and music studio are planned for the Ramsgate Boating Pool site […]
Sport
Pitchside: Hard fought win for Rams over Faversham Town
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Faversham Town (2) 2 V Ramsgate (2) 3 Harding 4(p), 19 Peck 11, 33 […]
Events
The Bob Dylan Story is coming to Margate’s Theatre Royal
Bob Dylan fans are invited to a trip down memory lane at Theatre Royal Margate on Friday February 4 for […]
Community
Thanet community news: Holocaust Memorial Day, Thanet camera club, RNLI, Martha Trust and more
Holocaust Memorial Day This year’s theme is “One Day” for Holocaust Memorial Day on Thursday (January 27) #HMD2022 To mark […]
News
Police search for man after seven people assaulted in Ramsgate
Seven people were assaulted by a man in Ramsgate during the early hours of this morning (January 23) with three […]
News
Man arrested after numerous vehicles damaged in Approach Road crash
A man has been arrested following a crash in Margate where up to seven cars were damaged. Police were called […]
News
Sad loss of Margate artist and disability activist Lizzy Rose
By Dan Thompson Much-loved Margate artist and disability activist Lizzy Rose has passed away, after a lifelong fight with Crohns […]
News
Animal rights campaigners demo in Thanet for National Day of Protest Against Vivisection
By Evangeline Tuffs Photos by Photography With Evangeline Animal rights activists have held a demonstration in Margate today (January 22) […]
Education
Upton pupils learn about evolution and the circle of life
Learning about the Circle of Life is underway for senior pupils at Upton Junior School, Broadstairs, with a range of […]
News
Ramsgate nursing student battling rare cancer gets ready to Brave the Shave
A Ramsgate senior healthcare assistant and student nurse who has battled a rare cancer condition for half her life will […]
News
Woman punched in face by man after refusing to hand over cash in attempted robbery in Ramsgate
Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Ramsgate after a woman was punched in the face for refusing to hand […]
Events
New bookable activities and attractions aimed at extending Thanet’s tourism season
Seventeen new activities/attractions are part of a project to extend the tourism season in Thanet and increase visitor spending. New […]
News
Ramsgate councillor removed from district council after 6 month non-attendance at meetings due to covid concerns
A long-serving Labour councillor has been disqualified from her role at Thanet District Council for not attending in-person meetings over […]
News
Road closures and parking bay suspensions installed in Margate’s Old Town in 2020 to end
Road closures and parking bay suspensions put in place in Margate Old Town in 2020 as part of social distancing […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts primary ‘cave dwellers’ build mini Stonehenge for prehistoric project
Creating a mini Stonehenge from biscuits was a tasty way to build an ancient monument and discover more about its […]
Events
Sanger’s Circus inspired performances coming to Thanet as part of historic buildings project
A circus themed street performance will be coming to Thanet this weekend as part of a long-term project. The free […]
News
Southern Water pledges to make “transformational” changes
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Southern Water has pledged to make “transformational” changes to its local infrastructure to protect […]
News
Asylum seeker processing site at Manston’s former fire training centre to replace soon to close Tug Haven in Dover
The former Fire Training and Development Centre at Manston will be used from this month for processing those that arrive […]
News
Man returned to prison following policing week operation in Westbrook
A man from Ramsgate who was wanted on recall to prison was arrested during a Neighbourhood Policing Week operation in […]
Business
Launch of Town Investment Plan for Ramsgate
A Town Investment Plan for Ramsgate has been launched with proposals for schemes including investment in local businesses, youth employment, […]
News
Good news for Walpole, Joss and Botany bays but disappointment for Viking Bay in latest bathing water classifications
Walpole Bay has achieved an excellent rating for bathing water quality in the latest classifications released by the Environment Agency. […]
Education
Hartsdown Academy celebrates as Ofsted inspection results in Good grading across all areas
Hartsdown Academy staff and students are celebrating after receiving a Good grading from education watchdog Ofsted. Each of the areas […]
Property
‘Launch day’ for 34-home development in St Nicholas-at-Wade
A development of 34 new build properties in St Nicholas-at-Wade launches on Saturday (January 22). Sandwich-based Sunningdale House Developments’ will […]
