Opinion
Claire Campbell: Community and inclusion is about people not spaces
Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and until recently was an SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs […]
Month: October 2023
News
RNLI urging public to stay safe ahead of Storm Ciarán
The RNLI is urging people on the southern coast to be aware of the dangers as Storm Ciarán is expected […]
Education
Geography field trip for Northdown Primary School pupils
Year 6 pupils at Northdown Primary School, Margate, have headed to London to carry out some field work on the […]
News
Westgate Town Council publishes apology to former clerk
Westgate Town Council has published an apology to its former clerk Gill Gray over “the behaviour of a minority of […]
News
Police investigate report of pile of dead animals and man acting suspiciously in Ramsgate park
Kent Police officers are investigating reports that a man set off ‘explosions’ in a Ramsgate park at the weekend with […]
News
Rail union celebrates government U-turn on station ticket office closures
Rail union TSSA has said it is delighted the government has admitted defeat over plans to close almost all railways […]
News
Thanet Parkway costs set to increase ‘substantially’ says county council report
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay The cost of a controversial £44m rail project is set to soar “substantially” and […]
Education
Adventure into the cosmos for St Nicholas at Wade Primary pupils
Children at St Nicholas at Wade CE Primary are looking to the stars for their latest educational adventure into the […]
Events
Crowds enjoy first Newington Lights Festival
The first Newington Lights Festival in Ramsgate took place with hundreds of people attending despite the threat of Storm Babet. […]
Sport
A loss for Wanderers Ladies against strong CCCU side
By Ian Lodge Thanet Wanderers RUFC Ladies 2nd XV 21 Canterbury Christ Church University 37 With the focus over the […]
Community
Council urges voluntary, community, and social enterprise groups to join prosperity fund conference
Thanet council is urging ‘community champions’ to join a conference next month and learn about how to apply to its […]
Events
John Horton: Hornby WonderWorks arrives on time – and includes marvellous miniature Margate Scalextric area
Margate resident John Horton is a model enthusiast, photographer and former train driver. He headed to The WonderWorks today to […]
Events
The WonderWorks at Hornby site in Margate opens its doors
The WonderWorks has opened at the former Hornby Visitor Centre in Margate today (October 30) and includes a fabulous Margate […]
News
Margate Museum shut while roof repairs take place
Margate Museum is currently closed due to a leak in the roof which is also affecting the electrics. The building, […]
Education
Newington youngsters ‘peaceful protest’ as part of environment studies
Children at Newington Community Primary in Ramsgate have a firm plan of action for helping to protect the environment. Year […]
News
South Thanet MP recovering after induced coma due to sepsis
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay is recovering after being placed in an induced coma due to sepsis. The Conservative MP […]
Sport
Wanderers comeback too late in Kent Shield first round fixture
By Colin Whiteley Thanet Wanderers RUFC 2s 17 V Dover RFC 2s 23 Tom Stevens captained a good mix of […]
News
Community news: Squirrels, WI, Remembrance, camera club, QEQM Friends, Sunrise Rotary, Bags of Taste, music fundraiser, ceramics, business women, Martha Trust and ghost signs
1st Westgate on Sea Scouts first Squirrels Scouts in the Drey On Thursday 19th October 1st Westgate-on-Sea Scouts were proud […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Back to routine and an exploration of history and fiction
Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s how the October half-term has felt this year. I can’t quite comprehend how it’s […]
Community
Frankie’s Food Bank created at Monkton CofE Primary School by Year 6 pupil
A Year 6 pupil at Monkton C0fE Primary School has set up a food bank to help residents in the […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts Primary gives boost to Fairtrade charity
The Fairtrade charity has been boosted thanks to the generosity of children and families at Ramsgate Arts Primary. As part […]
Opinion
No News Here with Davey Stone: A trip back to St George’s in the 80s
Ramsgate resident Davey Stone is a former bestselling author for Disney in America and Hodder in the UK. He […]
News
Ramsgate singer Lucy Taylor’s single release ahead of upcoming album
A love of music and performing fostered by teachers at Chatham & Clarendon school has led Ramsgate singer Lucy Taylor […]
Community
Prize draw and Christmas fair fundraisers in aid of Angels 4 Dogs
A fundraising prize draw and a Christmas fair are among the events taking place to raise money for Angels 4 […]
Education
Child Centred Policing Team visit Northdown Primary School
As part of Hate Crime Awareness Week, the Child Centred Policing Team visited Margate’s Northdown Primary School to talk to […]
News
Devastated mum urges others to be aware of dangers after death of son in sea at North Foreland
A mum from Manston is urging people to stay out of the sea unless they are in a safe area […]
News
Apology over £1.5million freehold sale listing for Granville Theatre published without owners’ consent
An apology has been issued following confusion over the publication of a sale advert offering the freehold for Ramsgate’s Granville […]
Sport
Upton team represents Thanet at Football Futures Schools Festival
Footballers from Upton Juniors in Broadstairs are the first Thanet side invited to take part in the Football Futures Schools […]
News
Margate WI calls for action on litter at Tivoli Park with Halloween pumpkin message to councillors
Members of Margate Women’s Institute are calling on Thanet councillors to transform Tivoli Park into a treat rather than a […]
Events
41 things to see and do in Thanet, October 27-29
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER (U) Palace cinema Broadstairs The Trolls gang are back for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored reunion like no […]