News
Thanet council to open lift and loos, increase bins and more as Easter season begins
This weekend marks the start of the Easter school holidays and preparations by Thanet council for the season. Crews are sand […]
Month: March 2022
Opinion
Christine Tongue: Do people like me have to view the sea through bars forever?
Overheard recently on Broadstairs seafront: “I don’t know why disabled people want to go to the beach — you’d think […]
News
A man has died after being pulled from the sea at Ramsgate
A man has sadly died after being pulled out of the sea at Ramsgate. Ramsgate’s inshore lifeboat launched to a […]
News
Ramsgate man jailed for sexual assaults at bus stops on victims including a child
A Ramsgate man has been jailed on three sexual assault charges, including one against a child. Neil Jarvis pleaded guilty […]
News
Ramsgate’s leading role in new tale of migration and community by town author Maggie Gee
A tale of migration, climate change and isolation but also hope, community and coming together is due to be published […]
Sport
Margate FC suffers defeat to Lewes
By ‘Blue Tinted Specs’ Lewes 2 Margate 0 The marching song Sussex by the Sea is something of an anthem […]
Education
Garlinge youngsters visit Lullingstone Roman Villa to bring history to life
Year 4 pupils from Garlinge Primary School have been learning about life in Roman Britain as part of their history […]
News
Man arrested after reports of person breaking into cars in Ramsgate
A suspected thief has been arrested following a report of a man trying to break into cars in Ramsgate. Kent […]
News
Court case brought over pathway obstruction ends with not guilty verdict for Old Cottage pub owner
Legal proceedings over the closure of the Quality Court pathway in Margate have concluded with Old Cottage pub owner David […]
News
Man’s body found in Margate car park
A man was found dead in a Margate car park last night (March 30) after a concern for welfare report […]
Business
Aldi recruiting at stores including Margate
Aldi has announced it is looking to hire 177 colleagues in Kent this year, including roles at the store in […]
Business
Clip ‘n Climb Thanet welcomes 500 customers during opening weekend
Some 500 people visited the new Clip ‘n Climb Thanet site during the opening weekend on March 19-20. The new […]
News
Kent Police Chief Constable speaks out over 3,200 assaults on officers in just two years
The Chief Constable of Kent Police has warned that assaults on officers will not be tolerated following over 3,200 offences […]
Opinion
Thanet Labour Party: Energy tips, statistics and what you can do about tomorrow’s energy price rise
In Thanet, residents are disconnecting from their electricity and gas supplies due to cost, and breaking into closed-off fireplaces so […]
Business
2022 opening date for Dreamland announced.
Dreamland has announced that the park will reopen – with rides – on May 29. In a statement just released […]
News
Images released as part of Margate robbery investigation
UPDATE: The man has been identified and images now removed Police officers have released images of a man they would […]
Events
Palace Cinema in Broadstairs to hold fundraising screening for Ukraine
The Palace Cinema in Broadstairs is holding a fundraising screening for Ukraine this Sunday (April 3) 3 at 7pm. The […]
Education
Thanet Wanderers expand free schools and community programme
Thanet Wanderers rugby club is expanding its free schools and community programme to include more children. The programme, overseen by […]
News
People invited to Become a Councillor for Thanet event
Thanet council is inviting people to find out more about becoming a councillor for the district. Councillors are elected to […]
Business
Closure date for Sands Hotel refurb following sale pushed back to June
The proposed closure of Sands Hotel in Margate for refurb works by new owners has been pushed back until June, […]
Events
‘Fugitives’ wanted for Channel 4 series Hunted
The team behind Channel 4 series Hunted is currently casting and looking for contributors in areas including Thanet. Hunted follows […]
Education
Upton pupils get wrapped up in Ancient Egypt
The mysteries of ancient Egypt are being explored by children at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs. Year 3 ‘history hunters’ […]
News
Kent campaigners call for rejection of NHS Health and Care Bill
Kent health campaigners are calling on the county’s politicians and medical authorities to reject the NHS Health and Care Bill […]
News
Dreamland catering trailers and play equipment among 171 park items up for auction
Catering trailers, an ice cream van, fryers, microwaves, lawnmowers and a chainsaw are among the 171 lots being sold by […]
News
Ramsgate 74-year-old takes on 26.2 mile rollerblading challenge for Demelza children’s hospice
Two years ago Ken Buchanan, then 72, decided he was fed up with “sitting around doing nothing” and so to […]
Business
A pint and a haircut with Salt.Barbers at Ramsgate’s Honeysuckle Inn
A pint of lager and a haircut and beard tidy is now something that can be ordered at Ramsgate’s Honeysuckle […]
News
Viking Ship play equipment demolished despite campaign group’s legal bid to halt works
Demolition work at the Viking Ship playground in Cliftonville is underway despite a letter to Thanet council from lawyers saying […]
Events
Stagecoach Performing Arts Thanet students on stage at The Shaftesbury Theatre
Talented students from Stagecoach Performing Arts, Thanet, Ashford and Whitstable, were among fourteen other schools across the UK to the stage once […]
News
Margate driving instructor and friend take 1,000 mile journey to gift 4×4 to Ukrainian Army
A Margate driving instructor and his friend have travelled some 1,000 miles to take aid and a 4×4 vehicle to […]
News
Update: Missing 13-year-old boy found
UPDATE: Leo has been found safe and well Kent Police is appealing for information into the whereabouts of a missing […]