News
Royal Navy standard for funeral of Birchington war veteran Leonard Pierce
A Royal Navy standard and coffin drape will feature at the funeral of former serviceman Leonard Pierce on Friday (March […]
Month: March 2023
News
Man charged with assaulting police officer in Westgate
A man has been bailed to appear in court charged with assaulting a police officer in Westgate. During the evening […]
Events
34 things to see and do in Thanet for Easter 2023
Compiled by Sophie Gallagher Broadstairs Easter Food Festival The food festival is returning to Broadstairs for the Easter weekend. From […]
Sport
Pitchside: Rams comeback in last minutes to equalise with Haywards Heath Town
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate 3 […]
News
Emergency closure in both directions on Ramsgate Road due to gas leaks
Ramsgate Road in Margate will be shut in both directions between Salmestone Road and St Augustine’s Avenue from 8pm tonight […]
News
Independent review of Ramsgate Port berth replacement project finds ‘unrealistic’ timeline and funds and lack of communication
An independent review into the management of the scheme to replace Berth 4/5 at Ramsgate Port has found insufficient funds […]
Business
East Kent solicitors Boys & Maughan and Gardner Croft merger plans
Thanet and Canterbury solicitors firm Boys & Maughan has announced a merger the city’s Gardner Croft which will complete on […]
Events
‘Filthy gorgeous’ ball fundraiser in aid of Sugar Rush and Stage Door Arts bid to secure Ramsgate’s former HSBC bank
A bid to raise £15,000 by Ramsgate business Sugar Rush and Stage Door Academy continues with a gala ball at […]
News
Man charged over stabbing and robbery of taxi driver in Ramsgate
A man charged over a violent brawl in Ramsgate at the weekend has now also been charged with stabbing and […]
Events
Rag’n’Bone Man announced for Dreamland Summer Series show
Rag’n’Bone Man will join the line up for the Margate Summer Series at Dreamland this June. The multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist will headline […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Adoption, walking and suffering from man flu
I am currently recovering from a severe bout of man flu (some might call it a cold, but they would […]
Events
Folk duo Elizabeth & Jameson heading to Cliftonville’s Rosslyn Court
Hannah Elizabeth and Griff Jameson – best known as acoustic folk duo Elizabeth & Jameson – are heading to Rosslyn Court in […]
Community
Foreland Fields students complete Radio Presenters Training Course at Academy FM Thanet
Two students from Foreland Fields School in Broadstairs have completed a Radio Presenters Training Course at Academy FM in Thanet. […]
Community
Thanet community news: Montefiore Woodland; QEQM Friends, Westgate planting; Vindicatrix; Easter appeals; scouts appeal; hospice team; Westgate safari; Scoot4Life; cancer project and Martha Trust
Montefiore Woodland’s Volunteer Work Party We were delighted to see a fabulous number of volunteers come along to Montefiore Woodland […]
News
Four men charged over brawl in Ramsgate town
Detectives investigating a violent disturbance in Ramsgate during the early hours of yesterday (March 25) have charged four men. Kent […]
Community
Mum and daughter brave the shave to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research
A Ramsgate mum and daughter have braved the shave for charity Brain Tumour Research. Samantha Emptage, 37, and her mum […]
Education
Delving into the importance of Fairtrade at Northdown Primary School
Year 6 children at Northdown Primary School, Margate, have rounded off their term’s learning on Fairtrade and the economy by […]
Sport
Greenhalgh seizes the points for Margate revival
By Blue-tinted specs Hornchurch 2 Margate 3 A stunning goal by Ben Greenhalgh from the centre circle sealed an amazing […]
Education
Chilton children become explorers
There’s a big wide world out there waiting to be explored – and children at Chilton Primary have been on […]
Events
Open call for artwork about chronic illness or disability for Sick Artists Club exhibition
A new open call for submissions of artwork or writing for online exhibition Sick Artists Club has been launched. The […]
Education
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery holds reading celebration day
Children and staff of Garlinge Primary School and Nursery took part in a ‘Celebration of Reading Day’ yesterday (March 24) […]
Community
Ramsgate carpenter sharing mountain climbs and cold water sessions to promote mental health care and raise charity funds
A Ramsgate carpenter is using his life coaching skills to encourage people to take on mountain climb challenges and sea […]
News
Artist Tracey Emin officially opens TKE Studios and residency project – and reveals plans to buy Westbrook Loggia
Artist Tracey Emin has cut the ribbon for the official opening of the TKE Studios (Tracey Karima Emin) and her […]
News
Four men arrested after violence in Ramsgate town and possible link to stabbing of taxi driver
Police are appealing for witnesses following a violent disturbance in Ramsgate which resulted in four men being arrested. The suspects […]
News
Police cordon in place in Ramsgate following reported stabbing
A police cordon is in place in King Street, Ramsgate, following a reported stabbing. A fight is reported to have […]
Events
Ramsgate Through The Senses festival returns for its second year with food, music, walks and more
The Ramsgate Through the Senses festival returns this April for its second year with a packed programme. The festival, which […]
News
Police seize 200 cannabis plants from Broadstairs property
Police have seized an estimated 200 cannabis plants from a property in Broadstairs. Kent Police received a report of suspected […]
News
Emergency services called to report of pedestrian hit by car in Ramsgate
Police and paramedics have been called to Margate Road in Ramsgate to a report of a pedestrian hit by a […]
News
Ramsgate photographer captures Northern Lights over Thanet
Fabulous photos of the aurora borealis – Northern Lights – over Botany Bay at just after midnight (March 23/24) have […]
Events
Concert by Neptunes Choir with Charles Watson to raise funds for children’s bed project Off The Floor
Broadstairs based Neptune’s Choir and songwriter/producer Charles Watson are performing a fundraising concert for Thanet charity Off The Floor. Charles […]