News
Rapist from Sandwich jailed for 18 years
A rapist from Sandwich who repeatedly assaulted his victim has been jailed for 18 years. Shane Higgins, from Foxborough Close, […]
Month: September 2026
Events
Booker Prize shortlisted author set to appear at Margate Bookie festival
A Booker Prize finalist is set to appear at this year’s Margate Bookie festival. Rebecca Perry has been shortlisted for […]
Business
Commercial lease on offer for Nethercourt Touring Park in Ramsgate
The lease for Nethercourt Touring Park in Ramsgate has gone on the market with an asking price of £18,000 per […]
News
Flats and commercial units approved – again – for Belgrave Road in Margate
A plan to develop 1 Belgrave Road, Margate -previously occupied by Dreamland Beds and Lobster Van hire – into commercial […]
Education
Driving the eco fight at St Nicholas Primary during recycling week
Award-winning eco defenders at St Nicholas at Wade CE Primary are continuing to step up their campaign to protect nature […]
News
Beavers take major step back into wild at Ham Fen as Kent Wildlife Trust removes enclosure barrier
After more than two decades of conservation work, Kent Wildlife Trust has removed the beaver enclosure barrier at Ham Fen […]
Opinion
September 1849: When Cholera Stalked Margate
Local history enthusiast Luke Bigg heads up casual history tours in Margate and writes of the town’s past characters and […]
News
Margate DJ ’blessed’ with life-changing kidney transplant
By Liz Baker This week (September 21-27) is organ donation week, an annual event, and a chance to focus attention on […]
Business
A nod to Ramsgate’s port and harbour heritage with a sprinkle of mythical charm at Little Kraken restaurant
A seafood speciality restaurant in Ramsgate has proved so popular since its soft launch over the August Bank Holiday that […]
Business
Free green careers fair to include opportunities for Thanet’s young people
People in Thanet who want to find out more about opportunities in Thanet’s green and marine sectors are invited to […]
News
New Same-Day Emergency Care Unit opens at Margate’s QEQM Hospital
A new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit has been officially opened at the QEQM Hospital in Margate, with the […]
News
Kent County Council prepares to launch legal action against government over handling of councils reorganisation
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Kent County Council (KCC) is preparing to launch legal proceedings against the government over […]
Business
Revamp of premises creates ‘pub’ venue Blackbird in Ramsgate
“It’s more like a pub than a cafe bar”, say Stuart Langley and Tom Ranger, friends and partners in new […]
Community
National Garden Scheme plaque for Ramsgate alley transformed from fly-tip hotspot to haven of plants, wildlife and community
A Ramsgate alleyway that was a hotspot for fly-tipping has now been recognised by the National Garden Scheme for its […]
Education
Chilton’s intrepid adventurers explore Carroty Wood
Carroty Wood was a tasty adventure for intrepid youngsters from Chilton Primary in Ramsgate. The Year 6 group enjoyed a […]
News
Shock as East Kent Mencap to close complex needs hub in Margate
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Families are facing stressful changes after it was announced a popular charity-run day centre […]
News
Police issue 280 dispersal notices in Thanet during summer crackdown
More than 350 potential troublemakers were sent home from coastal towns in east Kent as part of a warm weather […]
News
Petition launched calling for 34 service bus cuts to be reversed
Thanet Labour councillors and East Thanet Labour have launched a petition calling on Kent County Council and Stagecoach to rethink […]
Sport
Thanet Indoor Bowls Club to host major tournament for second time this year
Thanet Indoor Bowls Club in Margate will host the English Indoor Bowls Association (EIBA) Open Singles Circuit, a major national […]
Business
Westwood Cross and Retail Trust launch partnership to support shop workers facing abuse and violence
Westwood Cross has announced a partnership with the Retail Trust to help protect retail workers from rising levels of abuse […]
News
Homes in Thanet suffer low or no water pressure due to power failure
Homes in areas including Prestedge/West Dumpton Lane, Grange Road, Manston, Minster, Cliffsend, Westwood Cross and Newington are currently experiencing low […]
Education
Science Quest for Upton junior pupils
An epic Science learning adventure is underway at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Launched this term, the Science Quest will see […]
News
Plan for synchronous condenser to be installed on farm site in Ramsgate
An application to install a ‘motor’ which will provide stability and voltage support to the electricity network has been submitted […]
Sport
Match round-up as Cliftonville Hockey Club returns to play
Brombecks 3 v Ville Women 1 (Away) Words: Marnie Hooper. Starting the season off strong with an incredibly long trip […]
News
Thanet council leader calls for rethink on reductions to Stagecoach 34 service hitting ‘isolated’ communities
Thanet council leader Cllr Rick Everitt is requesting that bus operator Stagecoach and Kent County Council look again at bus […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Building a new world – and admitting the first flush of youth is behind me
My head is currently swimming with storyline ideas, and every spare moment I have, I’m writing like a thing possessed. […]
Property
Ramsgate tops list of coastal towns to move to for 2026
Ramsgate has been named as the top seaside town to move to in 2026 in research by My Home Move […]
Business
Green energy forum explores new opportunities for Ramsgate
More than 60 leaders from industry, government, education and the local community gathered at the Port of Ramsgate on Thursday […]
News
Spend of £3.3m agreed to convert Edgar Road property into 10 council homes
A spend of some £3.3m has been approved to redevelop the former Rise base in Cliftonville to provide 10 permanent […]
News
Ramsgate actor creates film The Wise Old Town of Chelm playing every character with green screen and cardboard sets
A musical comedy film telling the historic stories of Chelm is being created by Ramsgate writer and composer Benjy Cohen. […]
