News
Sex offender who abused child in Margate jailed for 10 years
A sex offender who abused a young girl in Margate has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Kevin O’Toole […]
Month: July 2026
Events
Things to see and do in Thanet, July 10-12
Storytime Fridays at Kinder Collective 10th July, 1pm, Kinder Collective, York St, Broadstairs Storytime with Rebecca. Come early and make […]
News
Birchington rural county councillor ‘withdraws’ from Clacton by-election race to ‘avoid splitting independent vote’
Just a day after announcing she would stand against Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election, Kent county councillor Amelia […]
Education
St Gregory’s pupils explore history and heritage at Dover Castle
Classroom learning came alive on a day of historical discovery at Dover Castle for children from St Gregory’s Catholic Primary […]
Sport
Your Leisure takes on interim contract for isle five isle tennis courts with coaching from Infinity Tennis
Thanet council has appointed Your Leisure Kent Ltd to operate five of the district’s public tennis courts. The interim contract […]
News
Former Broadstairs resident and boarding school teacher jailed for ‘historic’ indecent assaults against children
A child sex offender who taught at a boarding prep school in Canterbury has been convicted of non-recent crimes involving […]
Business
Successful UK Creative Festival in Margate hosts careers fair, awards and visit from Business and Trade minister
The UK creative community headed to Margate for the sixth annual UK Creative Festival 2026, supported by headline sponsor Global. […]
Opinion
Christine Tongue: Promises Promises in Folkestone
Like very many disabled people it’s easier to stay at home than try to go away to a place where […]
Events
Shakespeare on the Beach returns to Margate with Much Ado About Nothing
Changeling Theatre and Phoenix Community Events return to Margate main sands this month with Shakespeare’s best romcom – Much Ado […]
Education
Cliftonville Year 5 pupils step back in time for World War II day and Ramsgate Tunnels visit
Year 5 pupils from Cliftonville Primary School enjoyed an unforgettable World War II themed experience, bringing their history learning to […]
News
Birchington rural division county councillor declares intention to stand in Clacton by-election
A Kent county councillor for the Birchington rural division has announced her plan to stand in the Clacton by-election following […]
News
Kent Wildlife Trust secures £1.28m for wildlife schemes including beaver protection work at River Stour
Kent Wildlife Trust has secured £1.28 million in government funding to help some of Kent’s most vulnerable wildlife recover over […]
News
Trading Standards, police and council action in Birchington results in £2k of illicit tobacco seized
Some £2000 worth of ‘illicit’ tobacco was seized during targeted visits by police and Trading Standards in Birchington. During the […]
News
Council adds new refuse trucks and rounds review as missed waste collection complaints continue across Thanet
Thanet council says increased resources are now in place to support the council’s waste and recycling service following some three […]
Business
One year after life-changing stroke, Botany Bay dad and family open doors to new interactive art gallery
One year after suffering a life-changing stroke, Botany Bay dad-of-two Sam d’Amato and his family are preparing to open the […]
Business
Chefs of India Minster marks one year of dishing up fine dining North-Regional Indian cuisine
Chefs of India in Minster has marked its first year of trade since taking over the Minster Tandoori business last […]
Education
Dane Court celebrates International Baccalaureate results
Sixth Form students at Dane Court Grammar School are celebrating another excellent set of results in their International Baccalaureate (IB) […]
Education
Royal Harbour Academy Sixth Form students celebrate IBCP success
The Royal Harbour Academy in Ramsgate is celebrating .outstanding achievements’ from its Sixth Form students in the International Baccalaureate Career-Related […]
Education
Upton pupils tunnel into wartime history
Children from Upton Juniors in Broadstairs have been digging into local history to discover the impact of Ramsgate’s life-saving wartime […]
News
Police investigate break-in at Margate’s Al-Birr Community Centre and Mosque
Kent Police officers are investigating a break-in at Margate’s mosque during the early yesterday (July 6). An intruder, described as […]
News
Ramsgate RNLI assist paddleboarder swept out to sea and yacht with engine failure
Ramsgate RNLI were tasked by HM Coastguard to reports of a paddle boarder in difficulties in Sandwich Bay yesterday (July […]
News
Family devastated by sudden loss of ‘kind and compassionate’ Ramsgate dad and grandad Mark McIntyre
A Ramsgate dad and grandad who was dedicated to helping other people live healthier lives has passed away suddenly from […]
News
Ramsgate sex offender jailed for 11 ‘historic’ sexual abuse offences against children
A sex offender from Ramsgate has been jailed for more than 20 years after his crimes were uncovered nearly 30 […]
News
One person taken to hospital following crash in Park Road, Ramsgate
Park Road in Ramsgate is currently closed due to a crash this morning (July 7). A vehicle has landed on […]
News
Crews attend grass fire near railway line in Margate
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to grass alight near a railway line at Broadley Road in Margate yesterday […]
News
Margate’s Theatre Royal remains on at Risk Register – but progress being made on restoration
Theatre Royal Margate has again been included in the latest Theatres at Risk Register. The listings were announced by the […]
Events
Giants, rides, drumming and more for Ramsgate carnival and fair
Ramsgate carnival and fair returns this month with giants, a funfair, entertainment, workshops and, of course, the parade. The fun […]
Sport
Haul of medals for Thanet Pickleball protege William Maclean-Bell
Ramsgate’s Pickleball protégé William Maclean-Bell has brought home a haul of medals after a month of tournaments in the UK […]
News
Southern Water announces £30 million programme in Thanet to modernise water network
Southern Water says it is investing more than £30 million to boost the resilience of Thanet’s water supply. Work in […]
Community
Thanet pals conquer 30 mile trek from Margate to Dover Castle in aid of 1st Garlinge Scout Group
Two Thanet friends completed a 30-mile trek from Dane Valley to Dover Castle yesterday (July 5) to raise funds for […]
