News
Thanet hospice wellbeing team helps patients celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The team at Pilgrims Hospice Thanet has been busy getting ready to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Patients have designed […]
Month: May 2022
Events
A hive of activity and crafting at Arts in Ramsgate
Arts in Ramsgate is settling into its new High Street home and is running a range of workshops for the […]
Education
Celebrating ‘Be Here, Be You, Belong’ at Chilton Primary School
The importance of individuality and a sense of belonging has been celebrated in style by children at Chilton Primary School. […]
News
Bikers told not to come to Margate for unofficial Meltdown with possible enforcement action as ‘last resort’
Bikers are being told by Thanet council not to take part in any unofficial Meltdown rides to Margate – with […]
Business
Thanet business: Artfuls brunch menu, openings, workspace offer and an award
Artfuls Customer demand has seen the introduction of a new brunch menu at Artfuls in Broadstairs. The beach and Dickens […]
Opinion
Political opinion; Seeing red with Cllr Karen Constantine – Partygate and poverty. Does it matter in Thanet?
With a staggering cost of living crisis and seemingly endless incidents of appalling behaviour by MPs (mainly Tories it had […]
Education
Platinum Jubilee: A week of activities at Bromstone Primary School
By Matthew Munson After two years without the normal hustle and bustle of a busy school, the Jubilee is an […]
News
Man jailed for unprovoked attack on victim in Ramsgate
A man who inflicted serious facial injuries on his victim in an unprovoked attack in Ramsgate has been jailed for […]
News
Man remanded on arson with intent to endanger life charge over fire at Sandhurst Place flats
A man has been charged in connection with a fire at flats in Margate. Kent Police was called to Sandhurst […]
News
Police appeal after man suffers serious face injuries in Ramsgate assault
Officers are investigating an assault in Ramsgate after a man suffered serious injuries as he tried to intervene in an […]
Events
Free children’s events with Margate Bookie for Jubilee Bank Holiday
Margate Bookie is running four fun events for children on June 2-5 at the town’s Droit House, opposite Turner Contemporary […]
Business
New Flow Room opens at Revolution Skatepark
A new Flow Room has opened at Revolution Skatepark in Broadstairs. The team at Revolution, which has been at the […]
Sport
Kent Football Academy U10s strike out on the pitch at Crystal Palace
Young football players from a Margate-based academy have tried out their skills on the pitch at Crystal Palace. Kent Football […]
Education
Newington pupils take to the stage for Poppins-themed show
A practically perfect Poppins production was the climax of a magical term of learning and teamwork at Newington Community Primary […]
Galleries
Photos and video: The Red Arrows over Thanet
Some lucky residents managed to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows as they made their way over the coast […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: (Not) talking about adoption and half-term fun
I was caught off-guard this week when chatting to the brilliant workmen who are currently painting our block of flats; […]
News
Thanet community news: Rededication, charity fund, schools art festival, Dickens Fellowship, St Augustine’s and wildlife trust
Rededication service A rededication service has been held in honour of a Margate policeman who lost his life in 1905. […]
Events
Montefiore Day Concert returns after three year absence
After a three year gap the annual Montefiore Day Concert at the Montefiore Synagogue, Dumpton Park Drive, Ramsgate, is back […]
Events
Free ‘Go Eco’ workshops on offer with Monkton Nature Reserve
Monkton Nature Reserve is running free workshops looking at the benefits of nature and how to protect the environment. The […]
Education
‘Travel Trailblazers’ at Laleham Gap
Term 5 ended on a high for the Post 16 students of Laleham Gap School in Ramsgate. On the last […]
Education
Platinum Jubilee: Celebrations at St Laurence Juniors
Children, staff and parents from St Laurence Junior School paid their tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a […]
News
Tribute to much-loved Westgate man who has died following fall incident
Tribute has been paid to a Westgate man who died after falling from a building in the town. Resident and […]
News
Rise Up Clean Up anti-littering installation in urgent need of new home
Margate litter-picking group Rise Up Clean Up have less than a week to rehome a large installation aimed at encouraging […]
Education
Platinum Jubilee: Tree planting and picnic at Garlinge primary and nursery
To mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the pupils and staff of Garlinge Primary School and Nursery have been celebrating […]
News
Ramsgate pensioner facing eviction in just days from home of 44 years
A 76-year-old man is pleading for help as he faces being evicted in just days from his Ramsgate home of […]
News
Trains unable to run from Ramsgate to Canterbury West due to trespasser on line
Trains are currently unable to run between Ramsgate and Canterbury West due to a trespasser on the line at Sturry. […]
Events
Chalk Up fun at Margate Caves this half term
This Half Term, join Jubilee celebrations at Margate Caves by chalking up the achievements of the last 70 years. Artist […]
News
The festoon lights are now down from Margate seafront
The festoon lights installed by the Empire of Light film production team are now down from the seafront. The lights […]
News
Man in custody on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a blaze at flats in Cliftonville
A 55-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a blaze at flats […]
News
Emergency crews attend flat blaze in Cliftonville
Four fire engines, police and paramedics have attended a flat blaze in Cliftonville. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called […]