Opinion
Matthew Munson: Trips, redecorating and being kind to ourselves
I’m writing this on Saturday evening in a darkened hotel room in central London – and no, it’s nowhere near […]
Month: July 2022
Opinion
Nature with Nik Mitchell: The unsung hero of the pollinating world
Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell, from Minster, runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook: Although most people are […]
Community
Thanet community news: From donations for cancer care to charity family fun event in Broadstairs and allotment grants
The Rotary Club Of Westgate & Birchington Following on from our donation of £2500 to the Viking Chemotherapy Unit at […]
Community
Ride and walk in aid of Ramsgate man after terminal cancer diagnosis raises £900
A fundraising ride and walk for a young Ramsgate man with cancer has raised £900. Reece Flannigan, 21, was diagnosed […]
Events
More than 200 free pub gigs and family shows at Broadstairs Folk Week 2022
Broadstairs Folk Week will be packed with entertainment with 16 Arena concerts, 35 acoustic sessions, 13 ceilidhs and dances, 70 […]
Sport
Ramsgate triumphant in Thanet Cup victory
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Margate (0) 1 Ramsgate (0) 2 77 Bessey-Saldanha […]
Sport
Thanet Roadrunners Harbour Wallbanger 7k a ‘sell-out success’
By Jon Holl Hailed in national running press (Harbour Wallbanger preview 2022 (runabc.co.uk) as ‘The only race where every runner […]
News
Cause of blaze at former Ramsgate home of wrestler Jackie Pallo to be investigated
An investigation will be carried out into the cause of a blaze at the former Ramsgate home of 60/70s wrestling […]
Events
Jam-packed programme as Margate Soul Festival gets ready to mark 20th anniversary
It is nearly time for the talent-packed Margate Soul Festival which is marking its 20th anniversary at this year’s event […]
News
Crews called to fire at derelict former Ramsgate home of wrestler Jackie Pallo
Three fire engines and the height vehicle are in attendance at yet another fire at the former Ramsgate home of […]
Community
Grant of £500,000 agreed to create training kitchen at Newington Community Centre
A grant of up to £500,000 has been agreed for a project to create a training kitchen at Newington Community […]
Business
Buoy and Oyster head chef through to semi-finals of national culinary competition
A talented and ambitious Thanet chef has reached the semi-finals of the National Chef of the Year competition after creating […]
News
Bail extended for two people arrested in connection with concern for baby boy who has since died
A man and a woman arrested in connection with concern for a baby boy who sadly died have been rebailed […]
Property
Grade II former Ramsgate council home sold at auction for second time
A grade II listed former council house in Ramsgate has been sold at auction – for the second time. The […]
News
Ramsgate branch of Royal British Legion goes into county administration
The Ramsgate branch of the Royal British Legion has been put in county administration for a second time in just […]
News
Heritage Fund bid to be submitted for cafe and exhibition space project at Ramsgate’s Clock House
A bid for £322,740 will be submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of plans to create a […]
News
Six fire engines and height vehicle at fire in Ramsgate’s old gas works building
Six fire engines and a height vehicle attended a fire at the old gas works site in Ramsgate’s Boundary Road […]
News
Fraudster jailed after stealing £200k from employer Blaze Signs to fund ‘high life’
A fraudster who stole from his employer Blaze Signs in Thanet to pay for extravagant goods has been jailed for […]
News
Shoreline impact of oil slick averted as World War II vessel on seabed identified as possible source
The source of an oil slick 12 nautical miles off the east Kent coast is thought to be a World […]
Events
24 things to see and do in Thanet, July 30-31
Ramsgate carnival Ramsgate carnival returns with the parade, funfair and stalls at Government Acre. The carnival takes place on Sunday, […]
News
Work continues to contain impact of oil slick off east Kent coast
Pollution experts working with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency continue to tackle an oil slick in a bid to stop […]
Events
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Final to be screened at Dreamland
The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Final between England and Germany will be screened live at Dreamland. The Lionesses have stormed their […]
Business
Ramsgate furniture store owner expands business to open fourth shop in Kent
A Ramsgate business owner has launched his fourth furniture shop with a new site opening in Canterbury today (July 29). […]
Galleries
Photos: Fabulous fun at Broadstairs Water Gala 2022
Photos by Broadstairs Water Gala A fabulous day was had by all that visited the annual Brodastairs Water Gala yesterday […]
Business
Michael’s Bookshop in Ramsgate set to reopen for first time since covid pandemic
A Ramsgate book shop which has been closed since the start of the covid pandemic in 2020 is to reopen […]
News
Slavery and trafficking order secured against Palm Bay Car Wash owner
Investigators from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) have secured a slavery order against the owner of a Thanet […]
News
Pollution experts tackling ‘significant’ oil slick off east Kent coast
Pollution experts are working with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to deal with an oil slick which has appeared 12 […]
Community
Thanet bus driver Garry Warren, daughter Emma and work colleagues ready to take on 5K Colour Run
Thanet bus driver Garry Warren, is a super fundraiser with a number half marathon and marathon medals in his collection, […]
Events
Two Thanet performers heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
A Broadstairs writer and performer will be debuting her new play at this summer’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Amy Wakeman, who […]
News
Special dog zone to be launched at Pegwell Bay Country Park
A special zone where dog owners can let their pets run free will be launched at an event celebrating Sandwich […]