Galleries
Photos: Fireworks, a parade and fun for the Platinum Jubilee
Fireworks, a parade and massive Jubilee tea party are just some of the events in Thanet marking the Queen’s 70 […]
Month: June 2022
Business
New chapter for pop-up LidoTapas with takeover of Cliff Terrace venue
The LidoTapas is taking over the former Kitchen CT9 premises in Cliftonville on a permanent basis. Chef and business owner […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts reception pupils enjoy trip to Rare Breeds Centre
Enjoying the world of nature is an important part of the learning adventure for children in their first year at […]
News
Eleven-hour call-out for Margate lifeboat to assist run aground yacht
Margate’s B class RNLI lifeboat has been in action after a yacht ran aground around nine miles north west of […]
Galleries
Photos: Beacons lit in Thanet to mark Platinum Jubilee
Beacons were lit across Thanet and the country last night (June 2) to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Crowds gathered […]
News
Thanet trio in Britain’s Got Talent semi-final as part of IMD Legion crew
Three Thanet dancers are members of an East London crew that has made it to the live semi-finals of Britain’s […]
Events
Things to see and do in Thanet June 4-5
Saturday, June 4 Jubilee fun Find the round up by clicking > Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Thanet The Great […]
Galleries
Photos: (Not) The Margate Meltdown 2022
The Margate Meltdown was on, and then off, unofficially on -and then ordered to be off – but in the […]
Business
Prentis greengrocer in Ramsgate reopens doors due to customer demand
Prentis Greengrocers in Ramsgate is back open due to customer demand. The King Street shop closed in May after more […]
Events
Invite to join the Broadstairs Folk Week volunteers
Broadstairs Folk Week is back this Summer – and the Grand Parade is returning. The parade will take place on […]
News
RNLI Margate volunteer and water safety lead officer Guy Addington named in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteer and staff member Guy Addington, from Margate, has been recognised in Her Majesty The […]
Community
Isle knitters inundate Thanet PCSO with kind donations for Ukrainian children
By Scarlet Drayson Ukrainian children are to receive a hug from a bear thanks to efforts from a Thanet PCSO. […]
News
Drug arrest and groups dispersed during evening patrols in Thanet
A suspected drug dealer was arrested and more than 25 people were stopped by officers as part of work to […]
News
Shoppers surprised by fantastic East Kent Mencap flashmob in Ramsgate
Shoppers in Ramsgate town centre were treated to a surprise Flashmob today (June 1) to mark the start of the […]
News
Thanet duo Fusion becomes trio with actor Bradley Walsh joining in at gig
Thanet singers Kelly Richardson and Victoria Reed – of Fusion – were joined by actor Bradley Walsh for some impromptu […]
Community
Volunteers Week 2022: giving time to help at QEQM Hospital in Margate
This week is Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7), and Mandy Carliell, head of patient and public involvement at East Kent Hospitals, […]
Sport
Ambitious 10-year-old’s cake sale to raise money for her footballing dream
An enterprising 10-year-old is aiming to fund another year of training with Margate FC U11s by raising the money for […]
News
New ‘Jubilee Play Park’ at former Viking Ship site in Cliftonville now officially open
The playground at Ethelbert Crescent in Cliftonville officially reopens today (June 1) ahead of the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. […]
News
QEQM staff arrange wedding in just 4 hours with daughter married at terminally-ill dad’s bedside
By Liz Crudgington Hospital staff at QEQM in Margate helped organise a wedding in just four hours so the bride’s […]
Community
Volunteers Week 2022: Danielle digs in to create kitchen garden at Pilgrims Hospice
Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our […]
Opinion
A view from the Garden Gate Project: Jubilant vegetables, a peaceful walk and the natural balance
By Nick Condron As we begin June with our very own Platinum Jubilee tea party, the garden is looking royally […]