News
Sex offender jailed for offences committed against children
A former Margate resident convicted of non-recent child sexual offences committed in the UK and abroad has been jailed. In […]
Month: August 2023
News
Further rail strikes to take place in row over pay and conditions
Strike action by members of unions Aslef and RMT means there will be no trains running on Southeastern routes tomorrow […]
Business
First round of Wilko redundancies at support and distribution centres now announced by administrators
Some redundancies have been announced as a last minute bid to save the Wilko group estate has fallen through. Administrators […]
Opinion
Claire Campbell: Exploring inclusivity with Folk Week, Upton pool and Inspiration Creative
Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs where all children are […]
Events
Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council to set up youth-led team to organise activities for teens
Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council is setting up a Youth Events Team, with a focus on planning and organising […]
Business
Boutique hotel, revamped restaurant and the search for a new project by Bedford Inn boss
In 2019 Grant Rigby received the keys for Ramsgate’s Bedford Inn and set about transforming it from a boozer with […]
News
Man arrested on suspicion of common assault following ‘disturbance’ report in Birchington
Police were called to Birchington’s ‘high street’ area yesterday (August 29) over a man causing a disturbance. Bystanders report a […]
Sport
Broadstairs cricket: 1st XI away to Bromley Common
Last week Broadstairs travelled to Bromley Common with the winner heading into the last round of matches in pole position […]
Sport
Ramsgate teen takes Men’s open singles and under 18s doubles titles at Kent championships
Ramsgate teenager Jack Pegden has scooped the Men’s Open Singles title at the Kent County Championships 2023. The 17-year-old apprentice […]
News
Threat of bin strike looms for Thanet in dispute over pay levels
GMB union members working as refuse collectors, street cleaners, drivers and loaders within Thanet District Council are set to take […]
Business
Blitz Group nursery, restaurant, gym, beauty clinic, business space and training plans for former USC building
Work is underway at the former USC/Sports Direct site in Ramsgate’s Queen Street to create the Blitz Academy which will […]
News
Objections raised over 66-bed care home plan for Poorhole Lane site
A proposal to build a 66-bed care home on land at Poorhole Lane has provoked objections that remaining woodland at […]
Events
The Wedding Singer comes to Ramsgate’s Granville Theatre
Regency Productions is bringing The Wedding Singer to the stage in Ramsgate this September. The Broadway comedy will be performed […]
News
‘Wibbly wobbly wall’ at Minster’s Holiday Inn spruced up in memory of Ramsgate builder Terry Sinclair
The serpentine wall at Minster’s Holiday Inn has been cleared of ivy as a mark of respect to Ramsgate resident […]
News
Approval for plan to demolish fire-damaged Chilton Tavern and build new homes
An application to demolish the fire damaged Chilton Tavern and outbuilding at Pegwell and build four 3-bed homes has been […]
Sport
Pitchside: Ramsgate take the edge at local derby
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Herne Bay 1 Ramsgate 2 Pont 3 Green 47 […]
News
Broadstairs genealogist publishes true tale of Charles Asgill Affair after 21 years of research
It has taken 21 years of research and evidence gathering but Broadstairs resident Anne Ammundsen has now published her book […]
News
New Coastwatch station planned for Thanet
The National Coastwatch Institution is planning a new permanent watchkeeping station in Thanet. The charity is the only organisation which […]
Business
Wilko redundancies on hold as new bids for business are considered
Redundancies at Wilko will not be proceeding while administrators consider further bids. Last minute deals have come from M2 Capital, […]
Business
Goodbye from St Lawrence Tandoori after almost 30 years
For some 30 years the St Lawrence Tandoori has been a popular venue for both takeaway and eat in meals. […]
News
Breaking Barriers Project teams up with groups to give mental health, suicide prevention, bereavement and poverty support
A project aimed at helping people understand mental health, suicide and sudden bereavement has teamed up with a free clothing […]
News
Busy bank holiday weekend for Margate RNLI crews
Margate RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew had a busy bank holiday weekend responding to five diverse calls for their services. The […]
Events
Join the Augustine Camino pilgrimage with tales of saints, scholars, kings and Vikings
Join Andrew Kelly, founder of the Augustine Camino, for a week-long pilgrimage from Rochester Cathedral to the Shrine of St […]
Opinion
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: What is the role of an MP?
I’ve been considering over the Summer recess period the expansive question: “What is the role of an MP?” Once elected […]
News
Margate and Ramsgate RNLI crews assist yacht aground off Margate
Margate RNLI’s B class lifeboat joined Ramsgate RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat in assisting a yacht aground off Margate. UK Coastguard received […]
Business
Brilliant local makers at upcoming Brighter Days markets
Goods from amazing local makers, designers and artists will be on offer at the Brighter Days Autumn events in September […]
News
Murder investigation: Man held for medical assessment after body found during search for Claire Knights
Kent Police has now launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead near Birchington during the search for […]
Opinion
Nature with Nik Mitchell: Thanet’s exotic Wasp Spider
Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook We are lucky to have one […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: The world of books and writers
Changing routines can always be complex – I’m currently in the process of working out mine and Bryan’s daily routine […]
Community
Community news: Margate litter pick, RNLI fishing and podcast, Chartwell House, sea cadets, man shed, Pilgrims, Walk for the World and Bugs Matter
Businesses litter pick On Wednesday 23 August, Harvey Waste Management and a group of personal travel agents, along with their […]