News
Protest vigil to be held demanding Manston asylum processing centre is ‘shut down’
A vigil will be held outside Manston asylum processing centre on Wednesday (November 2) by campaigners demanding the site is […]
Month: October 2022
News
Thanet council launches Your Voice online platform to get people involved in decisions
Thanet council has launched a new online platform for people to give their views, get involved in consultations and find […]
News
Police enquiries to track down motorist who left scene of three car collision in Ramsgate
Police officers are trying to track down a driver who left the scene of a three-car collision in Ramsgate this […]
News
‘Merman’ and ‘walking jellyfish’ take to the sea in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate for demo over sewer outfalls
A Merman and several ‘walking jellyfish’ yesterday, accompanied by swimmers and supporters, were part of a gathering of campaigners taking […]
News
Issues at troubled Manston centre continue with a reported 4000 people on site
The asylum processing centre at Manston is understood to have more than double the number of people it is designed […]
News
UPDATE: Missing woman from Margate found safe
UPDATE: Jessica has been found safe and well Kent Police is appealing for help to find a missing woman […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: New experiences, a special memory and back to school
Half-Term is nearly over, and it’s been lovely. We’ve had some time in London with Bryan’s amazing siblings and their […]
News
700 people transferred to Manston processing centre following petrol bomb attack at Dover site
Around 700 people who crossed the Channel in small boats and were at the Dover Tug Haven asylum site when […]
News
Plea to clear used needles, rubbish and human faeces in Ramsgate park
Human faeces, needles and needle wrappers and piles of rubbish and discarded bedding have been festering in bushes at Ellington […]
Community
Thanet community news: Morris dancers, QEQM Friends, Dane Valley, Cultural Space, Pilgrims Hospices and Kent Community Health Trust
Margate Morris Dancers A Morris Dancing Workshop in Margate, run by 43-year-old James Child, has been selected by ticketing and event platform Eventbrite […]
Sport
Pitchside: Rams lose top spot after 4-2 defeat to Oaks plus a visit from Youtubers duo
By Pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate 2 Sevenoaks Town 4 5 Jadama […]
Education
St Laurence in Thanet Junior pupils dig in for tree planting scheme
Year 6 children from St Laurence in Thanet Junior Academy have worked with Thanet council on an isle tree planting […]
News
Third book due to be published after Westgate writer’s five years work on epic trilogy
A Westgate writer’s third book in a trilogy tale set in the 23rd Century is due to be released next […]
Events
Thanet Remembrance Services 2022
Remembrance services will be held across the isle on Sunday, November 13 for people to commemorate the contribution of British […]
News
Further cuts to central government funding for County Councils will mean “tough and painful decisions”
Further budget cuts from central government to already-stretched services supporting Kent’s residents are going to be extremely challenging and hit […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts Primary screamtastic day of fun
Ghoulish games and creepy creativity gave young children a Halloween to remember at Ramsgate Arts Primary School. Reception class pupils […]
Education
Go Eco Show fun for St Laurence Junior pupils
St Laurence Junior Academy children have been enjoying the Go Eco Show with Anna from Monkton Nature Reserve. The workshop […]
Business
Thorley Taverns completes sale of The Oak Hotel – with The Royal soon to follow
Thorley Taverns has completed a sale of the freehold for The Oak Hotel in Ramsgate to isle businessman Dayne Gooding. […]
News
End of a 13 year journey as Ramsgate youth charity Project MotorHouse shuts down
A charity which was formed 13 years ago with the aim of taking over the town’s West Cliff Hall to […]
Business
Aldi store at former Sports Direct site in Westwood earmarked for opening before end of year
A new Aldi store will be based at Westwood Gateway Retail Park when work to convert to units previously occupied […]
Events
36 things to see and do in Thanet, October 29-30
Firework Display October 29, Bell Meadow, Display stars at 6pm St Nicholas with Sarre Parish Council present their annual village firework […]
News
Return of Ramsgate market expected by Spring 2023
Thanet council says Ramsgate’s market is expected to be back up and running by next Spring. The town centre, Friday […]
Community
Laleham Gap pupils’ gift to Margate food bank
During the last week of term Laleham Gap School gave an “incredibly generous” and much needed food donation to a […]
News
Chatham & Clarendon teacher cautioned by police and out of school job after kissing sixth form student
A Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School teacher has been cautioned by police after being caught on school CCTV kissing a […]
Events
Nominate your local Margate hero for special Christmas light switch-on reception
Organisers of Margate’s Christmas light switch on and festive market are calling for people to nominate a local community leader/hero. […]
Business
Thanet council awarded £78,750 to provide Business Support programme for isle firms
Thanet District Council has been awarded £78,750 funding from Kent County Council to provide a Business Support programme for isle […]
News
Appeal after jewellery and medal stolen from Broadstairs property
Witnesses are being sought after sentimental jewellery and a medal were stolen from a property in Broadstairs. It was reported […]
Community
1st Westgate-on-Sea Boys Brigade and Girls Association Anchor give boost to Cancer Research UK
Members of the 1st Westgate-on-Sea Boys Brigade and Girls Association Anchor have handed over a cheque for £1832 to Cancer […]
Events
90’s boyband East 17 heading to Westwood Cross Christmas light switch on event
The Westwood Cross Christmas lights switch on is back. To mark the start of the Christmas season, the shopping centre […]
News
Appeal for information following attempted robbery in Cliftonville
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery by a man with a knife in Cliftonville. It was reported […]