News
Book charting every single Margate Borough Police officer published after seven years of research and writing
A book that has been seven years in the making, with five years of painstaking research into Margate Borough Police, […]
Month: September 2022
News
Six arrested on suspicion of drug dealing offences in series of police raids in Thanet
Drugs, cash and phones have been seized and six suspected drug dealers arrested as part of an ongoing investigation by […]
News
Margate burglar who ran over roof to evade police is jailed
A Margate burglar who tried to flee from officers by running over a roof has been jailed. James Sansom burgled […]
Events
17 things to do and see in Thanet, October 1-2
Broadstairs Food Festival The Broadstairs Food Festival returns on the town’s Victoria Gardens and promenade. Food and drink enthusiasts and […]
Galleries
Photos: Rise Up Residency artists at work across Margate
Photos by Frank Leppard Art works being created on Margate buildings in a bid to raise awareness of ocean conservation […]
News
Arrest made after man stabbed in Broadstairs
A man has been arrested after another male was stabbed in Broadstairs last night (September 29). Kent Police officers were […]
News
Second legal challenge underway against Manston airport development permission
A second legal challenge over the government’s decision to grant permission for the development of Manston airport has been lodged […]
Business
Former JC Rook & Sons store in Ramsgate goes on rental market
The former JC Rook & Sons shop in Ramsgate has gone on to the rental market. The King Street shop […]
News
Appeal for witnesses after car and caravan deliberately set alight on driveway of family home in Ramsgate
Kent Police officers are appealing for information, CCTV or dashcam footage after a car and a caravan were deliberately set […]
Events
UPDATE: Golden Arrow 50th anniversary tour listed as cancelled
The Golden Arrow 50th anniversary tour from London Victoria to Kent tomorrow (September 30) has been listed as cancelled by […]
Cost of Living
Citizens Advice Thanet desperate for new volunteers to help people cope with cost of living crisis
Feature by Emma Cooney A Thanet charity is desperately calling for volunteers to help people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. […]
Education
Review into Kent special educational needs and disabilities school transport highlights ‘serious flaws’
The findings from Kent County Council’s review into the redesign of school transport for children and young people with special […]
Events
Bereaved Ramsgate dad to step into ring for charity fundraiser for baby boy’s lifesaving treatment
A Ramsgate dad whose baby son sadly died after just 120 days is going into the boxing ring to raise […]
Events
Ramsgate’s wartime story covered in series of talks at Tunnels
Ramsgate Tunnels volunteer and local historian Isaac Naylor will be giving a series of winter talks over the course of […]
Sport
Ramsgate FC set good pace in Velocity Trophy win
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate 2 Hythe 0 14 Jadama 42 Miller There was a downpour just prior to […]
News
Ramsgate woman’s Pancreatic Puma campaign to raise charity funds as she fights deadly disease
A Ramsgate woman living with the deadliest common cancer has taken to social media as the Pancreatic Puma in a […]
Covid
Walk-in covid booster clinic now available at Westwood vaccination site
The GP covid vaccination hub at Westwood is now running a walk-in service as part of the Autumn booster programme. […]
Business
Barclays ‘pop-up’ now open once a week at Silvers in Margate High Street
Barclays banking is now available in Margate town once a week thanks to a collaboration with Silvers café, bar and […]
News
Last chance to apply for energy voucher from Kent’s Household Support Fund
There is a limited amount of time left to ask for referral to Kent’s Household Support Fund which is giving […]
Education
St Gregory’s team scoops top place at Thanet Girls Football Tournament
St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in Margate is celebrating after the Year 5/6 girls football team won the Thanet Girls […]
Events
‘Enough is Enough’ cost of living crisis demo to take place in Ramsgate
A demonstration against the cost of living crisis and in support of striking rail and postal workers will be held […]
Education
Celebrating a glowing Ofsted, awards and new Reception pupils at Ellington Infant School
Staff, pupils and families at Ellington Infant School in Ramsgate have had lots to celebrate with a new intake of […]
Education
Liberty Training specialist college in Ramsgate celebrates learners at graduation ceremony
An independent specialist college in Ramsgate that provides training to prepare young people with high needs for the world of […]
Education
Reception pupils settle into life at Newington primary
Being creative is among the fun lessons being enjoyed by the new Reception year group that joined Newington Community Primary […]
News
Richborough Energy Park expansion given the green light
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson A bid to expand an energy park across an 11-acre site has been given […]
Community
Arts, crafts and fabulous knitted postbox toppers being created at Cliffsend Village Hall
Every Monday afternoon the Cliffsend Village Hall is abuzz with creativity. From knitted and crocheted soldiers, pumpkins, lollies and a […]
News
Trio at head of Under 1 Roof Thanet named as new owners of Granville Cinema
The new owner of the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate has been selected by Thanet council and named as Westwood One […]
News
Ramsgate boy, 15, arrested over e-scooter robbery and drug offences
Officers on patrol in Ramsgate have seized drugs and arrested a suspect for robbery of an e-scooter. During the early […]
News
Government Bill to remove EU retained laws branded ‘an attack on nature’ by Kent Wildlife Trust
A bill to scrap retained EU laws so they can be replaced with domestic UK regulations has been branded ‘an […]
News
Further strike action in October across Southeastern network
Strike action is due to take place on the Southeastern network on three days next month, with the first this […]