News
Consultation opens on marine licence for Ramsgate Port berth replacement
Consultation has opened for a marine licence application needed for plans to replace berth 4/5 at Ramsgate Port. The application […]
Month: April 2022
Business
The Two Halves and Little Swift in Margate clinch top titles in Thanet Camra 2022 awards
A Margate micropub has triumphed to be named Thanet Camra’s 2022 pub of the year – the second time it […]
News
Navy veteran reaches Ramsgate as part of 7,500-mile fundraising walk
By Mark Stanford Thanet has welcomed a man who is walking the entire coastline of mainland UK to raise funds […]
News
Further appeal over Margate robbery where woman was left with face injuries
Officers investigating a reported robbery in Margate have released a further appeal for information. Between 2am and 3am on Sunday […]
News
Visa delays slammed by Broadstairs sponsor of a mum and son still in Ukraine 3 weeks after application
A retired civil servant living in Broadstairs has criticised the delays in granting visas to Ukrainians coming to stay with […]
Events
Westgate’s Wilfred Jenkins exhibits photos for first time and creates fundraising cards
Local ‘legend’ Wilfred Jenkins has exhibited his photography for the first time and published a collection of fundraising greetings cards […]
Events
Invite to play 2p machines at Tivoli Amusements for ‘live artwork’ project
Residents are being invited to play the 2p machines at Tivoli Amusements in Margate as part of a ‘live artwork’ […]
Opinion
Review: Melt Banana bring Japanese noise rock to Elsewhere in Margate
By Craig Solly Japanese noise rock isn’t quite what you consider a natural attraction for seasiders, but Margate seems to […]
News
Former school land in Broadstairs expected to be sold for more than £1m
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Former school land is likely sold for more than £1 million by Kent County […]
News
Prison sentence for Ramsgate thug who slashed man’s face
A violent thug who slashed a man across the face with a Stanley knife at Ashford International station has been […]
News
Paddleboarding concession opens on Ramsgate Main Sands
Active Ramsgate has announced the launch of a new paddleboarding outlet in Ramsgate – with the opening of the town’s […]
Opinion
Political opinion Seeing Red with Cllr Karen Constantine: Tackling poverty in Thanet
Thanet is in the national news again. But this time for all the wrong reasons. Despite Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s reassurances […]
Opinion
Political opinion Craig Mackinlay MP: Covid, Ukraine, Southern Water and council assets
I didn’t think I’d be writing about Covid ever again: at least hoped not to be. I had my own […]
Business
Margate’s The Centre welcomes Palms Pizza and Curve Roaster coffee as last units are now filled
The Centre in Margate is now fully let after deals have been secured for the last vacant units. LCP, which […]
News
Public meeting with Southern Water to finally to take place in Ramsgate
A long-awaited public meeting with Southern Water will be held on April 21 in Ramsgate. Residents will be able to […]
Events
Broadstairs Town Team need you for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
During the first week in June, there will be a celebration event to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the […]
News
Witness appeal after couple attack man in 60s in Cliftonville
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked by […]
News
Appeal for witnesses to Nash Road crash that left motorcyclist with serious injury
Police officers are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in Margate. Kent Police was called at 2.47pm […]
Events
Let’s Create Jubilee Fund grants for East Kent Mencap and Broadstairs Town Team
Members of East Kent Mencap will be working on performances, photography, costumes, songs and more for the Platinum Jubilee in […]
News
Birchington Vale among Park Holiday sites bought by US firm
American firm Sun Communities has announced the closing of its acquisition of Park Holidays UK which has sites in Kent including Birchington […]
Education
Upton pupils explore Ramsgate Tunnels
The underground sanctuary that was home to thousands during wartime has been explored by children from Upton Junior School in […]
Events
‘Breaking apart the sick girl trope’ project launched by Westgate costume designer
Thanet-based costume designer and textile artist Katie Hogben has launched a new creative project, Breaking apart the sick girl trope. All […]
News
Homes and retirement flats plan for Monkton approved
Thanet council has approved outline plans for 19 houses and 18 retirement flats in Monkton. The plans also include change […]
News
Police at scene and motorcyclist injured in Nash Road
A motorcyclist has suffered a serious injury in an incident on Nash Road n Margate. Kent Police are on the […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Easter holidays and a ‘second birthday’ treat for Bryan
Holidays are lovely because we get to change our routines for a little while and that’s a genuine pleasure. Bryan […]
Community
Thanet community news: Farmland Not Food rally; artisan fair in Ramsgate; Independent Vindicatrix; 1st Westgate Beavers and Kent Community Foundation
Westgate and Garlinge Action Group Against Housing Development Some 60 people joined the Westgate and Garlinge Action Group Against Housing […]
Sport
Pitchside: Disappointment for Rams as Heath take the match
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate (0) 0 vs Haywards Heath (1) 1 […]
News
Massive medical aid to Ukraine operation at Discovery Park hits £1million milestone
An aid effort in east Kent which started on social media and snowballed into an international operation has now neared […]
Events
The Thanet Gang Show is back and celebrating its 70th anniversary
After two years away from the stage because of the pandemic, the Thanet Gang Show is back and is celebrating […]
News
Study of Ramsgate Conservation Area published
A project charting Ramsgate conservation area history and architecture has been published by Thanet council. The Ramsgate Conservation Area Appraisal […]
