News
Two men due in court following mass disturbance at Margate Main Sands in June
A man is to appear in court charged with damaging a police car during mass disturbances in Margate last month. […]
Month: July 2022
News
Fundraiser launched to help Ramsgate toddler fighting for his life
A Ramsgate two-year-old rushed to hospital on June 23 is in a critical condition and needs a heart transplant. Doctors […]
Opinion
Opinion with South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Armed Forces Day, Air BnBs and the cost of living crisis
As ever, Armed Forces Day of Saturday 25th June was celebrated in proud fashion and was well organised by Ramsgate Town […]
News
Push for extra resources following crime and policing meetings in Ramsgate
Two meetings have been held to discuss crime – including hate offences – and policing in Ramsgate. Residents in Ramsgate […]
News
Two teens jailed for ‘random’ attacks in Margate
Two teenagers who were behind attacks on members of the public and a police officer in Margate have been jailed. Ethan Broderick-Porter repeatedly […]
Education
Young chefs from Ramsgate Arts Primary cook up a Mexican feast
There’s no time to siesta, let’s have a fiesta – that was the message to invited guests for a tasty […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Sports Day fun and feeling reflective
Sports Days are wonderful things, as long as I’m not asked to participate. I have as much athletic ability as […]
Community
Thanet community news: Pet therapy, community grants, theatre workshops, Oasis golf day and pizza and politics
Ocean Swell residential home Everyone at Ocean Swell in Westgate enjoyed the weekly pet therapy day. Oreo the Shetland ponies, […]
Property
‘Spitfire Green’ first phase homes launched on former agricultural land off New Haine Road
Barratt Homes has launched the first phase of a three-part 500 homes development off New Haine Road in Ramsgate. The […]
Galleries
The amazing knitted creations brightening up Birchington this summer
Knitted and crocheted creations are brightening up Birchington with postbox toppers featuring everything from a cheeky seagull eating newspaper wrapped […]
Events
Broadstairs brothers create winning Minecraft ‘Space Bowl’ designs for cricket’s The Hundred tournament
Two brothers from Broadstairs are among 10 children who have had their designs chosen to be part of a blockbuster […]
News
Part of road in Margate closed following crash
Police officers have closed part of a road in Margate after a crash this afternoon (July 2). Kent Police was […]
Events
Summer open day at Ramsgate Fire Station
Ramsgate fire station will be holding a Summer open day on July 27, between 11am – 3pm. People are invited […]
News
Appeal after teenage boy attacked by man in Broadstairs
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was assaulted by a man in Broadstairs and suffered a broken […]
Events
Discover reef and rock pool wildlife on Thanet Seashore Safaris
From coloured seaweeds to crabs, shellfish and anemones – discover the life in Thanet’s chalk reef and rock pools with […]
News
Margate RNLI and Coastguard aid paddleboarders after report of ‘children’ in difficulty off Westbrook Bay
Margate’s volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew responded to a report of children in difficulty in a canoe on the rocks off […]
Business
It’s time for Thanet’s third Fiver Fest
Thanet’s latest Fiver Fest kicks off today (July 2) with traders across the isle taking part. This summer marks the […]
Business
Thanet Iceberg Project duo announce opening date for new venture The Lounge
At the end of May The Kitchen CT9 community cafe in Cliftonville closed its doors for good. The venue was […]
News
Waffles, brownies, ice cream and more added to menu at new and bigger Mr Lemonheads Candy & Dessert Store
Mr Lemonheads Candy & Dessert Store opens the doors to its new, and bigger, shop in Broadstairs tomorrow (July 2) […]
Opinion
A view from the Garden Gate Project: Watering, crops, blooms and Music Day artwork
By Nick Condron We may now be past midsummer, but July is often the hottest month of the year and […]
News
Police, Coastguard and RNLI called over concern for woman in water at Margate harbour
Margate RNLI, Coastguard and police were called last night after concerns were raised about a woman going into the water […]
News
Man handed suspended sentence following stand-off with police at Viking Bay
A man who went into the sea at Viking Bay last Sunday (June 26) in an attempt to evade police […]
News
Margate man charged with stalking
A man from Margate has been charged following an investigation into alleged stalking in Canterbury. Kent Police was contacted in […]
News
Clinical commissioning groups scrapped for new NHS integrated care systems
Today (Friday, 1 July) marks a significant change to the way health and care will be governed in Kent and […]
Education
Countdown challenge for Chilton pupils
Competition was fierce but friendly for the latest Maths and English challenge when Chilton Primary played Countdown. The challenge is […]
Events
23 things to do and see in Thanet, July 2-3
Saturday, July 2 Margate Old Town market July 2, 10am to 3pm, Market Place Local traders in adults and kids […]
News
Margate’s Old Town Hall being offered on £75k per year long lease
Margate’s Old Town Hall is being offered on a long lease of £75,000 per annum with boutique hotel, business centre […]