News
South East Coast Ambulance Service declares ‘critical incident’
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has declared a ‘critical incident’ following more than a week of sustained pressure across […]
Month: December 2022
Education
Christmas fun for Newington pupils and staff
A Santa’s sack full of fun activities was opened and enjoyed by children at Newington Community Primary in Ramsgate. A […]
Sport
Westgate bobsleigh star Taylor Lawrence and team take gold at World Cup in Lake Placid
Westgate resident and military man Taylor Lawrence and his teammates have taken gold at the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation […]
News
Rumfields water tower burst mended but it may be ‘some time’ before water flowing again
Southern Water workers have fixed a burst at Rumfields water tower but say it may take ‘some time’ before they […]
News
Water supply will not return to Thanet properties tonight following burst at Rumfields tower
The lack of water due to a significant burst at Rumfields water tower will not be fixed by tonight (December […]
News
Police officers remember Margate’s PC Jon Odell on 22nd anniversary of his death
Kent Police officers have today (December 19) remembered Thanet PC Jon Odell who was killed in Margate 22 years ago. […]
Cost of Living
Festive Food Pantry by Broadstairs care home and Ramsgate churches supports families in need
A Festive Food Pantry appeal set up by Chartwell House Care Home in Broadstairs, and the churches under the Parish […]
Events
East Kent Mencap singers bring Christmas joy to Westwood Cross shoppers
Charity East Kent Mencap hosted a Christmas carol event at Westwood Cross last Friday (December 16) to raise money to […]
Events
Get ready for the 10th Ramsgate New Year’s Day dip in memory of baby Joseph Brown
Organisers are hoping that the 10th annual New Year’s Day dip in Ramsgate will be the biggest to date. The […]
Education
Upton Junior School hosts national biathlon heats
Upton Junior School in Broadstairs has hosted qualifying heats for the national biathlon competition. The successful event attracted more than […]
News
Properties without water due to ‘significant burst’ at Rumfields
Properties in Broadstairs, Manston, Margate and Ramsgate -post codes CT9, CT10, CT11 and CT12 are without water due to a […]
Education
Double book delivery for St Laurence-in-Thanet CE Junior Academy
St Laurence-in-Thanet CE Junior Academy loves nothing more than books – especially free books! So, it was a wonderful Christmas […]
Community
Crowd of 50 – plus dogs – join Urban Fitness fundraiser for Changing Minds Kent
A gathering of some 50 people, and dogs, joined the team from Urban Fitness Margate today (December 18) for a […]
Sport
Pitchside: Goalless match but Rams remain top of the table
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate (0) Chichester City (0) As the sun went down and the temperature started to […]
Community
Thanet community news: QEQM Friends, RNLI Margate, Sparkles, Angels 4 Dogs support, Chartwell House, council tree planting and Martha Trust,
QEQM Hospital League of Friends It was good to see so many people visit us at our recent stall in […]
News
Police charge 19-year-old in connection with capsized small boat crossing where four people died
A teenager has been charged with facilitating attempted illegal entry into the United Kingdom in connection with a small boat […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: The final countdown to Christmas
And so the final countdown to Christmas begins. I have received a daily countdown to the big day for the […]
News
Thanet council leader’s letter to government to request review of housebuilding targets
Thanet council leader Ash Ashbee has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up to request a review of […]
Education
Talented Ramsgate youngster designs official Christmas card for his school
A talented 10-year-old from Ramsgate has designed the official Christmas card for his school. Loki Jaye Simpson, who is 11 […]
News
Broadstairs teen recognised for camera skills in RSPCA Young Photographer competition
A Broadstairs teenager has been recognised for her camera skills in this year’s RSPCA Young Photographer competition. Jenny Allan, 16, […]
News
National Grid project to include electricity converter station at Minster marshes
National Grid plans to build an offshore high voltage direct current (HVDC) link between Suffolk and Kent include installing a […]
News
CCTV image issued by police investigating ‘inappropriate behaviour’ report in Westgate
Update: Police officers have now identified the man so we are removing his image Police officers investigating a report […]
Education
Priory Infant School choir performs at Thanet residential homes
Priory Infant School’s Christmas choir, made up of Year 1 and Year 2 pupils, parents and governors, has been visiting […]
News
Westgate & Garlinge Action Group write to government to call for agricultural land protections
Members of Westgate & Garlinge Action Group Against Housing Development on Farmland have written to the government’s Secretary of State […]
Education
Chilton Primary School choir performs at Bellevue pub in Pegwell
Young singers from Chilton Primary School were in fine voice to welcome the festive season at a special event at […]
News
Fresh calls for 20mph zones and more pedestrian crossings in Ramsgate town area
Fresh calls are being made for pedestrian crossings, 20mph zones and other road safety measures following another collision in Ramsgate’s […]
Events
Get ready to spot the cycling lobster at Winter Lantern Parade in Ramsgate
A cycling lobster and a giant fisherman will be just two of the special creations in this year’s Winter Lantern […]
News
Witness appeal after two people injured during assault in Leopold Street multi-storey
Police officers are investigating a reported assault in Ramsgate’s Leopold Street multi-storey car park where two people suffered injuries. At […]
News
Fundraiser for Pilgrims Hospice in memory of Margate dad who loved huge family with scores of foster children
A family is raising funds for Pilgrims Hospices in memory of Margate husband, dad, grandad and dedicated foster carer Ronald […]
Education
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School looks forward to new science tech building after being selected for government funding
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School in Ramsgate has been selected as one of 239 schools to receive funding in the […]
