News
Dispersal order put in place to combat anti-social behaviour in Broadstairs
Kent Police has implemented a 48-hour dispersal order in Broadstairs to reduce the chances of anti-social behaviour in the town […]
Month: June 2022
Business
Therapy on the high street from Cliftonville’s Self & Sea
Therapy ‘on the high street’ is the focus of a new mental health wellbeing business officially opening in Cliftonville on […]
News
UPDATE: Police find next of kin of man from Cliftonville
UPDATE: Kent Police officers are now in contact with relatives of Mr McNamara. Officers in Margate are appealing for […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils unearthing Britain’s history
By Peter Barnett The lives of the invaders and settlers who changed the face of Britain are being explored by […]
Events
Meteorite Mash-Up sessions at Discovery Planet and AiR in Ramsgate
The latest workshop at the Discovery Planet HQ in Ramsgate is particularly topical this weekend. Dr Vicky Mason, a research scientist […]
News
Crews attend small fire on barge at Ramsgate slipway
Two fire engines attended the slipway at Ramsgate harbour yesterday (June 15) to deal with an incident on a barge. […]
Business
JEMIMASARA studio and shop opening in Ramsgate High Street
An artist who moved to Ramsgate during the covid restrictions last year is to open a new studio and shop […]
News
Thanet Chief Inspector and PC chase down shoplifting suspect also wanted on suspicion of GBH
A suspect wanted for a serious assault has been arrested after Thanet’s district commander joined his response officers out on […]
News
Granville Cinema’s sorry state – and Kent Film Foundation’s vision for it to become a town arts centre
Inside the Granville Cinema in Ramsgate, the ceilings are falling through, the smell of damp is heavy in the air. […]
News
Last remaining member of Thanet council top officer team of four ‘suspended’ from role
The last remaining officer of Thanet council’s senior management team has been suspended, it is understood. Gavin Waite, who is […]
News
No trains serving Thanet and wider Kent area during three days of strikes
There will be no trains on Southeastern routes except for a limited service on the Dartford and Orpington routes and […]
Events
Choir performance of Crying Out Loud to raise funds for Margate Independent Food Bank
A new and original piece of music by Broadstairs composer Naomi Hammerton will be performed by The Neptune’s Choir to […]
News
Demonstration at Manston against asylum seeker removal flights to Rwanda
Demonstrators are currently outside the immigration processing centre in Manston to protest at the removal of people seeking asylum to […]
Business
‘Buoyant’ Thanet jobs market and recruitment for Manston immigration centre
Recruitment is underway for the Manston immigration centre with some 380 roles to fill. The former Fire Training and Development […]
News
Westgate’s Wilfred Jenkins to be baton bearer in Queen’s Baton Relay for Commonwealth Games
Westgate resident Wilfred Jenkins has been chosen as a baton bearer for the south-east leg of The Queen’s Baton Relay […]
Education
Pre-prep sports day fun at St Lawrence College
St Lawrence College in Ramsgate held its pre-prep sports day on Friday afternoon on the Junior School’s Owen field. The […]
Business
Making sure live music is on the menu at The Lifeboat and The Chapel bars in Thanet
Supporting live music is one of the priorities of two independent micropubs in Thanet, says owner Julian Newick. Dad-of-one Julian […]
Events
Superheroes are heading to Margate for the big Kent Association for the Blind 5k, 10k and fun run
Hundreds of superheroes will be running around Margate on Sunday, August 14 in aid of Kent Association for the Blind. […]
News
Police arrest rogue trader suspected of roof repair con in Westgate
A suspected rogue trader has been arrested after a van was stopped by Kent Police officers in Thanet. The vehicle […]
News
Local produce and Mediterranean warmth at new Westgate restaurant Quince
A new restaurant in Westgate has been opened – and is already receiving glowing reviews. Quince is run by chefs […]
Education
House of Lords virtual visit to St Laurence-in-Thanet Junior Academy
In anticipation of their visit to the Houses of Parliament in July this year, Year 6 at St Laurence-in-Thanet CE […]
News
Sailing barge Snark moored at Margate
Sailing barge Snark is in Margate today (June 13). Snark was constructed to the original plans of a type of […]
News
CCTV image released in Margate robbery investigation
Detectives want to identify a man who might have information regarding a robbery in which cash and a mobile phone […]
News
Dog owner issues warning after sand from Margate beach causes bacterial infection and results in eye op for pet
A Ramsgate dog owner is urging people to be aware of the possibility of illness after her pet suffered a […]
News
Work due to start on new Margate FC changing rooms and kit room
Work to install new Home and Away changing rooms, male and female match officials changing rooms and a kit room […]
News
Sidney’s appeal to track down these Hereson classmates from 1954
A former Hereson schoolboy is hoping to track down his classmates for an 80th birthday celebration. Sidney Anning says he […]
Events
Toy Art exhibition heading to Ramsgate
Ramsgate is the perfect spot for a toy art show, according to organisers. The show “Toy Art” is set to […]
Sport
Broadstairs CC 1st XI away to Harvel
Broadstairs travelled to Harvel. Captain Alex Hogben won the toss and decided to bat on a hot, sunny but blustery […]
News
Three Sittingbourne teens arrested over Broadstairs ‘disturbance’ attended by armed officers
Three teenage boys have been arrested following a disturbance in Broadstairs which required the attendance of armed officers. Reports were […]
News
Boy airlifted to hospital after ‘fall from height’ at Dane Park
A boy was airlifted to a London hospital yesterday (June 12) after falling from rocks in Dane Park, Margate. Kent […]