Events
Confessional one-woman show kick starts events at new Broadstairs bookshop
By Jessica Taggart Rose Psychotherapist by day, comedian by night, Liz Bentley brings her confessional comedy to Broadstairs on 1 […]
Month: July 2026
News
Surprise for shoppers as TV personality Joe Swash spotted filming in Ramsgate Aldi
Actor and TV presenter Joe Swash has been spotted in Ramsgate today (July 27) – doing a stint behind the […]
News
Praise for lifeguards, emergency crews and public who saved lives of man and two children at Margate sands
A Thanet mum-of-two has praised lifeguards who helped save the lives of a man and two children after they were […]
Events
Photos: Giants, hooden horses and an amazing tree join the Ramsgate Carnival parade 2026
Brilliant costumes, giants, an amazing tree, hooden horses, showgirls, carnival courts, Woody from Toy Story and more were on show […]
Education
Super science sessions at Upton and beyond
Exploring the wonderful world of science is an integral part of learning at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Children of all […]
News
Margate RNLI volunteers at sea for total of 11 hours in response to three weekend callouts
Margate RNLI’s lifeboat volunteers have responded to three diverse callouts over the weekend, the station’s two lifeboats involved in 11 […]
Events
Summer holiday events for families in Thanet – July 27-August 2
Free Summer Activity Programme with YLF 27th July – 27th August, Community Centre, Zion Place, Margate Exciting 5-week summer programme, […]
Community
Community: Invicta Lodge, Sarah Thorne Theatre, Battle of the Bands, Sonder Books, Sammy Foundation, Seaside CEO, Xcess Network and Merchant Navy Day
Portal House and Invicta Lodge Churchill Living recently welcomed pupils from Portal House School to Invicta Lodge in Westwood, for a practical […]
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Thanet council reserves at ‘critically low’ level after ‘major overspends’
Thanet council’s reserves are now at a ‘critically low’ level, with only £5.1 million available for emergencies or unexpected costs […]
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Man and two children taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in sea at Margate
Two children have been airlifted to a London hospital and a man taken to a local hospital after getting into […]
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Woman arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage following disturbance on Ramsgate seafront
A 19-year-old woman was arrested in Ramsgate early this morning (July 25) following reports of a disturbance and assault. Police […]
Events
Community-made flag on display in Ramsgate as Crowdfunder launched to take artwork across UK
An artwork made from reclaimed England and Union Jack flags is now on display at St George’s Church in Ramsgate, […]
Education
Chilton’s young musicians showcase their skills
A special music showcase highlighted the talents of young players and singers at Chilton Primary in Ramsgate. The event celebrated […]
Sport
Manchester United Legends head to Ramsgate this Sunday
Former Manchester United stars including David May, Keith Gillespie, Luke Chadwick, Chris Eagles, Lee Martin, Danny Webber, Ben Thornley and Nick […]
Events
Margate Soul Festival gets set to celebrate 25th anniversary
Soul, funk, reggae, R&B, Latin, Afro and more will fill the town as Margate Soul Festival celebrates its 25th year. […]
Events
Birchington Youth Sports Week returns for second year
Birchington Youth Sports Week will return this summer, offering children and young people from Birchington and nearby villages the chance […]
News
Ramsgate resident issues Thanet council with notice of court action over bin collection failures
Another delayed bin collection and food waste left strewn over the path has been the final straw for Ramsgate dad […]
News
Planning application lodged for £76.7m North Thanet Link road scheme
Planning application documents for the North Thanet Link road scheme have been lodged with Kent County Council’s planning department and […]
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Dispersal orders to be placed across Kent’s east coast this weekend
Dispersal orders will be in place in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Herne Bay and Whitstable from 4pm today (July 24). The […]
News
A299 Thanet Way resurfacing scheme now complete
Kent County Council (KCC) has completed a major programme of resurfacing work on the A299 Thanet Way to tackle the […]
Education
Stone Bay School shows opportunities for students and support for mainstream sites during Cabinet member visit
Stone Bay School in Broadstairs staff and pupils celebrated a special Victorian Day while welcoming guest Kent County Council’s Cabinet […]
News
Ombudsman report says Cliftonville grandad’s death was among five at prison that had ‘very serious’ drug issues
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has released its report into the death in prison of a man from Cliftonville. […]
News
£5,000 Southern Water funding supports Friends of Botany Bay’s 2026 community programme
Friends of Botany Bay CIC has received £5,000 from Southern Water to support its beach-cleaning work throughout 2026. The funding […]
Events
Things to see and do in Thanet, July 24-26
Minnis Bay – Summer Seashore Safari 24th July, 1.30pm-3.30pm, with Thanet Coast Project Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its […]
News
Roads reopened following repairs to gas leak at roundabout in Westwood
Roads have been reopened following repairs to a gas leak at the roundabout by the entrance to Westwood Cross on […]
Education
Police dogs on paw patrol at Ramsgate Arts Primary
Police dogs Ciara and Roxy were put through their paces when they visited children at Ramsgate Arts Primary. Along with […]
News
Police seize bikes and disperse eight people for antisocial behaviour in Ellington Park
Neighbourhood Task Force Officers and Beat Officers have dispersed eight people and seized eight bikes in Ellington Park, Ramsgate, following […]
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Two people treated by paramedics following crash in Margate
Two people have been treated by paramedics and taken to hospital following a crash in Margate today (July 23). Emergency […]
News
Poundstretcher confirms opening date for new Broadstairs store
Discount retailer Poundstretcher has confirmed its new Broadstairs store will open at 9am on Friday, July 31 and will create […]
News
Police arrest 13 year old boy during disturbance at Broadstairs bandstand
A 13-year-old boy was arrested following reports of antisocial behaviour in Broadstairs yesterday (July 22). Kent Police was called following reports […]
