Sport
Pitchside: Ramsgate undone by classy Merstham
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate 0 Merstham 2 […]
Month: February 2024
Events
Help shape Monkton Nature Reserve’s new ‘inspirational’ sculpture trail
By James Bonthron An opportunity to shape one of Thanet’s largest nature reserves will be running until the end of […]
Education
‘Continued commitment’ pledged for Bradstow residential school despite appearance on asset ‘sale’ list
The Principal of Bradstow residential school, in Broadstairs, says there has been no public consultation or discussion over selling the […]
Business
The Body Shop owners expected to call in administrators for UK stores
The owner of The Body Shop is reportedly preparing to appoint administrators for its UK holdings. Aurelius bought The Body […]
Events
Margate Caves welcomes 100,000th visitor since attraction reopening in 2019
The Margate Caves has today (February 10) welcomed its 100,000th visitor! Mrs Berner from Whitstable was the 100,000th person to […]
Events
New Thanet theatre company bringing ‘Rent’ to the stage in Ramsgate
Wantsum Productions will be bringing award-winning musical Rent to the stage in Ramsgate this half term. The newly formed theatre […]
News
‘Fund our hospitals before a child dies’ says Westbrook mum after son’s frightening seizure incident
A Westbrook mum says underfunding of hospitals could end up costing a child’s life after a frightening experience with her […]
Education
Priory children learn about life in a medieval castle
Year 1 children at Priory Infant School have been learning about castles. To finish the term, they took part in […]
News
Flats plan for rear and upper floors of former Ramsgate Rook’s shop
An application to create flats at the rear and upper floors of the former Rook’s shop in Ramsgate has been […]
Events
Exploring the ‘CSI effect’ and live psychopath testing with Murder: Staged at Dreamland
Do you think you could get away with murder? According to research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather many people […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI to say goodbye to Esme Anderson after almost 30 years of service
By Karen Cox Volunteer crew, past crew and families as well as Ramsgate residents will gather on Saturday morning (February […]
Education
Exploring maths and supporting the NSPCC at Upton
Problem solving as a life skill was at the heart of a range of maths activities for children at Upton […]
News
Thanet council approves ‘progressive budget’ for year ahead
Thanet council has approved its budget for the next financial year of 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The […]
Events
Things to see and do in Thanet, February 9-11
Jack and the Beanstalk Experience the joy and excitement of the Birchington Guild of Players’ annual family pantomime, Jack and […]
Education
Spirited Arts Week is a roaring success at Holy Trinity & St John’s Primary
Pupils at Holy Trinity & St John’s Primary School in Margate have had a fantastic week of art participating in […]
Events
School of Rock heads to the Granville Theatre
For those who fancy rocking out this half term, the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate has just the show. School of […]
News
Thanet Green Party announces General Election candidate for East Thanet constituency
Thanet Green Party has selected long time isle resident Steve Roberts as its candidate for the new Parliamentary constituency of […]
News
Councillors to discuss 250 home development at Nash Road
A reserved matters application for 250 homes by Salmestone Grange in Margate will be discussed by councillors next week. The […]
News
Permission for ‘bund screened’ homes in Manston refused
Permission has been refused for a pair of 3-bed detached homes at land off Mannock Drive in Manston. The 0.2 […]
Events
Join Kent Wildlife Trust’s Pegwell litter pick
Kent Wildlife Trust is inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors while also doing something fantastic for nature with a […]
Education
Maths is ‘marvellous’ at Ramsgate Arts Primary
Maths is magical, marvellous and sometimes mystifying – that’s the verdict of children at Ramsgate Arts Primary after a special […]
Opinion
Christine Tongue: Let’s be grateful – and good news over workers’ covid bonus
Why have we seen huge picket lines outside QEQM hospital for the last few days? And why did I join […]
News
Hospital housekeeping, catering, portering and maintenance staff win covid bonus payment
Trade union Unite has secured a crucial victory in the industrial dispute with NHS outsourcing company 2Gether Support Solutions. Staff […]
Education
Number Day learning fun at St Gregory’s primary
Children and teachers at St Gregory Catholic Primary School in Margate ‘dressed for digits’ in colourful clothes with a numerical […]
News
Permission granted for appeal against Manston airport scheme
A request to appeal against the decision to dismiss an application for judicial review of the decision to make a […]
News
Ramsgate resident warns others of parcel scam – and what to look out for
A Ramsgate resident has issued a warning over a parcel delivery scam which is currently operating in Thanet. The resident, […]
News
Emergency services and armed police attend ‘disturbance’ in Minster
A large emergency response was deployed to an incident in Minster last night (February 6) following a report that suspected […]
News
Farmer’s shock at notice to quit Margate agricultural land tended by family for generations
A farmer whose family has been tending land in Margate for more than 200 years says he was shocked to […]
News
Margate WHSmith to close in April -Post Office in discussions for relocation
WHSmith in Margate High Street will shut down this April as it is “no longer sustainable” to trade at the […]
News
Ramsgate man receives animal ban after Russian Terrier needs nearly 8 kg of filthy, matted fur shaved off
A Ramsgate man that let his pet dog become so heavily matted that he was carrying an extra 21% of […]