Events
Ramsgate students exhibit for Abstract Lab at the Shopfront Gallery
Ramsgate youth charity Project MotorHouse has been working with Sony World photography award winner Tim Topple and students from Royal […]
Month: February 2022
Events
Broadstairs College students take over the town’s Palace Cinema for immersive film showing event
A class of budding film makers are getting the chance to put on a cinematic experience through work with independent […]
Events
Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival celebrates partnership and looks ahead to return of in-person events
The Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival (RIFTVFest) has celebrated its partnership with the Sochi International Film Festival (SIFFA) with […]
News
PM Boris Johnson makes public address over Russian invasion of Ukraine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of war on Ukraine. An offensive […]
Events
A Little Bit Kent, A Lot Fashion opens at Nice Things gallery in Ramsgate
A Little Bit Kent, A Lot Fashion by Lisa McGuinness has opened at Nice Things gallery in Ramsgate today (February […]
News
‘Missing’ Ramsgate man Tony White found safe
A man reported missing from Ramsgate on February 15 has been found safe. Tony White was reported missing from the […]
News
QEQM paediatric nurse receives British Citizen Award for dedication to critically ill adults during pandemic
By Liz Crudgington A nurse who used her skills caring for premature babies to look after critically ill adults during […]
News
Lumiere team get set for filming in Margate and Cliftonville and predict economic and tourism boost for isle
Filming for Sam Mendes movie Lumiere (Empire of Light) will begin in Margate on February 28 and run through to […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue; Will more sewage in the sea result in a working lift?
Having dodgy legs all my life means I fall over a lot and have recently stopped being annoyed when people […]
News
Campaigners’ delight as 74 home development on Reading Street agricultural land refused
Campaigners in Beacon Road and Kingsgate Wards are celebrating after an application to build 74 homes on land off Reading […]
News
Contentious 450 homes development on Margate farmland granted permission on appeal
An appeal over Thanet council’s refusal of planning permission for a contentious application of 450 homes on agricultural land off […]
News
Till stolen during burglary of Broadstairs business
Information is being sought following a burglary at a Broadstairs business. It was reported that at around midnight on Sunday […]
News
Invite to Thanet households to join Solar Together scheme
Thanet residents can now join a group-buying scheme to invest in renewable energy. The scheme from Solar Together Kent is back for […]
News
Thanet council agrees to move forward with Cliftonville skatepark plan
Thanet council Cabinet members have agreed to move forward with plans for a skatepark in Cliftonville. The park will be […]
Education
Online safety for Ramsgate Arts Primary
A charter for safe internet use is to be drawn up at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. Children will play a […]
Events
Ramsgate artist holds A Festival of Colours solo show after break of more than 15 years
An artist who has not shown her work for more than 15 years is holding an exhibition in Ramsgate. Maria […]
Sport
Wanderers secure draw against second placed Dartfordians in tough weather conditions
By Colin Whiteley THANET WANDERERS RUFC 12 – 12 DARTFORDIANS RFC Thanet’s starting fifteen showed three changes from that which […]
Education
Margate dad forking out £220 taxi fares due to delays in contracts for Special Educational Needs school transport
A Margate dad is having to pay £44 per day for his son to get to his special educational needs […]
News
Emergency crew called to van fire in Broadstairs
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a small fire involving a van in Westwood Road, Broadstairs, this morning […]
News
‘Cinema’ film set in Margate unveiled for Sam Mendes ‘Lumiere’ movie
The set for the Sam Mendes movie being filmed in Margate this Spring is being uncovered. The site known as […]
Education
Upton pupils inspired by Strictly’s Rose Ayling-Ellis to master sign language
Children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs are set on mastering a new language – British Sign Language. They have been […]
News
People’s Museum plan put forward for Margate’s Old Town Hall
A People’s Museum is being proposed for Margate’s Old Town Hall. Campaigners wanting to save the property as a community […]
News
Prime Minister outlines the end of covid regulations
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed the ending of covid regulations. The government says that thanks to improved understanding of […]
Business
Approval given for ‘Smiths’ hotel, holiday cottages, office space and homes in Broadstairs
Plans for a seven-bed boutique hotel, five self-contained holiday cottages, commercial floorspace and three homes in Broadstairs have been approved. […]
Education
‘Massive’ Kent Travel Saver bus pass hike upheld
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan A controversial decision to raise the cost of the Kent Travel Saver bus pass […]
News
Dumpton Lodge resident Joan Gamble celebrates 100th birthday
Dumpton Lodge in Broadstairs has celebrated a special birthday today (February 21) as resident Joan Gamble marks her centenary. Joan […]
Property
First homes due on sale at shared ownership development Westwood Acres
The first homes at the Westwood Lodge site in Poorhole Lane will go on sale this week. Love Living Homes […]
News
Fire crews called to Ramsgate and Birchington as high winds cause further damage to properties
High winds last night and earlier today have resulted in with Kent Fire and Rescue being called out for falling […]
News
Fundraiser launched for legal challenge over demolition and replacement works at Viking Ship playground
Campaigners trying to stop the Viking Ship play equipment in Cliftonville from being demolished have engaged the services of a […]
Education
Dress to Express day at Chilton Primary School
Children at Chilton Primary in Ramsgate dressed to express as part of a charity awareness initiative for young people’s mental […]