Events
Things to see and do in Thanet, May 1-4
The Smiths Presumably 1st May, 7pm, Ramsgate Music Hall A night to celebrate music by The Smiths – performed like […]
Month: April 2026
News
Ramsgate rapist receives 13 year prison sentence
A rapist from Ramsgate has been jailed for a series of violent offences. On Saturday 7 June 2025, police were called […]
Events
Town council set to host Community Festival at Pierremont Park
Broadstairs & St. Peter’s Town Council will host its Community Festival for a third year in Pierremont Park on May […]
News
Prison Ombudsman investigation finds no issues of concern over old age death of Ramsgate child abuser in prison
A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report into the death of a child abuser formerly from Ramsgate, has found no issues […]
Events
More events added for packed Words Change Things festival in Margate
More events, including a street art project, discussions about regenerative culture and about AI, a tiny protest, morris dancers, and […]
News
Memorial tree planted at Margate Caves’ gardens in memory of ‘warm, witty and mischievous’ volunteer Patricia Watson
A Magnolia tree has been planted in the gardens at the Margate Caves in memory of ‘warm, witty and mischievous’ […]
News
Tobacco and Vapes Act becomes law – targeting youth smoking and vaping
The Tobacco and Vapes Act received Royal Assent yesterday (April 29), making it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or […]
Events
Town’s community sound installation ‘Story Quilt’ premieres at Arts in Ramsgate
A new community arts project funded by the Ramsgate Pride in Place: Bring it to Life Fund opens this Friday(May […]
Education
Newington bridges the generation gap
Newington Community Primary in Ramsgate has expanded its links with the wider community to celebrate Intergenerational Week 2026. Young choir […]
Education
Young newshounds make the headlines at Ramsgate Arts Primary
Hold the front page – journalism workshops are the write stuff for children at Ramsgate Arts Primary. Year 3 pupils […]
News
MP visits new Same Day Emergency Care unit at QEQM Hospital ahead of anticipated Summer opening
East Thanet MP Polly Billington has visited the site of the new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the […]
Business
The New Old Bakehouse owner marks three years of trade but says businesses are ‘feeling the crunch’
Three years ago Ramsgate mum-of-one Maria Goldfinch took the helm of The New Old Bakehouse in Broadstairs High Street. Maria […]
News
Westgate teenager meets and thanks Thanet ambulance crews who saved his life
A Westgate teenager has visited and thanked the ambulance team who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest. […]
Business
Thanet dad and team recognised with E2 award of excellence for Ramsgate’s Fiat 500 Specialist Cars business
A Minnis Bay dad-of-two has received an E2 Media Award of Excellence for his independent car sales business. Danny Townsend […]
News
Police appeal following assault of man at Ramsgate’s Texaco garage
Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault at a petrol station in Ramsgate. Kent Police was called to […]
News
Thanet council completes 49 new-build local authority owned homes with first tenants moving in
New build council homes and flats at Clements Road and Staner Court in Ramsgate, and Tomlin Drive and Dane Valley […]
News
Tennis and padel courts and BMX pump track could be included in £10m development plan for Jackey Bakers
A multi-sport hub at Jackey Bakers Rec in Ramsgate is likely to be located at the south side of the […]
Education
St Gregory’s children meet Jaws ‘n’ Claws mini-beasts
Marvellous mini-beasts have creepy-crawled their way into class at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate. The creature collection from the […]
News
East Kent indie-rock band aKadem get set to release third single
East Kent indie-rock five-piece aKadem will drop their third single, ‘Altercation’, released digitally on Friday 8 May via Rezzonator Music. […]
Sport
Rams FC announce new first team manager Ady Pennock
Ramsgate FC has announced the appointment of Adrian Pennock as the club’s new First Team Manager. Ady arrives with backroom […]
News
Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location looking for house hunters across Kent
Location, Location, Location has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for some 20 years with property experts, Kirstie Allsopp […]
Sport
Minster FC Women set sights on League win after clinching Kent Divisional Trophy
Minster FC Women have taken the Kent Divisional Trophy after a brilliant 2-0 victory over Tonbridge Juniors Football Club. The […]
Sport
Thanet AC youngsters shine at Kent Young Athletes League event
By Darren Hatton This month Thanet Athletics Club youngsters competed in the first ever Kent Young Athletes League for Under […]
News
Ramsgate man faces court over shoplifted goods worth £1,100
Multiple charges have been brought against a man suspected of stealing more than £1,000 worth of toys, meat and confectionary […]
News
Liberty College team to take on Three Peaks Challenge
A dedicated team from Liberty College in Margate, will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in May to raise vital funds for […]
News
Legal advice says council has no powers to force Dreamland bosses to keep Scenic Railway in operation
Thanet council Cabinet members will discuss a 2,758 signature petition asking the authority to take action over the closure of […]
News
Ramsgate community project races to raise final £6000 for lifeline sessions
A Ramsgate community project supporting people facing loneliness, isolation and mental health challenges is entering the final stretch of a […]
News
Witnesses supporting a Thanet Public Spaces Protection Order describe drinking, drug use, fighting, man defecating outside business window and people have sex in public view
Witness statements to support the bid for a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at tackling alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour […]
News
Margate pair among six charged for Leicestershire drone factory protest
Two Margate people are among a group of six who will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (April 27) after […]
Community
Community: W2W, Probus, Lifeguard club, Thanet Archaeology, sewage protest, Margate mayor and KRAN
Wilderness to Wonderland Wilderness to Wonderland again equipped 6 local schools with plants, pots and Compost, all generously donated by […]
