Events
‘Art is Therapy’ theme for 55th Minster Village Art Show
The 55th Minster Village Art Show will take place next month with this year’s theme being ‘Art is Therapy.’ Artists […]
Month: September 2026
Community
Community: KRCF grants, Coast & Country Markets, Birchington health and Thanet Lions
Kent Reliance Community Foundation The Kent Reliance Community Foundation has awarded £421,505 in grants to eight charities, including two in […]
Opinion
Christine Tongue: Trapped
Christine Tongue is a founder member of disability campaign group Access Thanet. Imagine you’re stuck on the first floor of […]
News
Man sadly pronounced dead at scene following concern report in Cliftonville
A man has sadly been pronounced dead at the scene after a report of concern for a man in Cliftonville. […]
Community
National recognition for scheme helping people cut food bills and tackle cost of living
A food and health initiative that helps low-income households across Thanet and areas further afield cook healthy meals for under […]
Events
Grassroots Margate music venue Where Else? set to mark 8th birthday
A grassroots music venue in Margate marks its eight birthday this month. Where Else? was launched in 2018 – originally […]
Education
East Kent Colleges Group becomes South East’s Technical and Vocational Excellence Hub
East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) has been named the South East’s Technical and Vocational Excellence Hub (TVE Hub) by […]
News
Police carry out enquiries following attempted burglary in Newington
Kent Police officers have been carrying out enquiries in Newington as part of an attempted burglary investigation. Police were called […]
Business
Hudson Floyd Hair & Beauty in Dane Valley celebrates recognition at national awards
The owner and staff at a Dane Valley hair and beauty salon are celebrating after being recognised at a national awards, […]
News
Duo jailed for attack on man with machetes in Ramsgate home break-in
A jail term has been imposed on two men who broke into a home in Ramsgate brandishing machetes. On April […]
Events
Open call for artists to take part in ‘A Postcard from Ramsgate’
Artists from Ramsgate are being invited to come together in an Open Call Exhibition – A Postcard from Ramsgate. The […]
News
Kent special educational needs and disability serices in need of significant improvements, inspection finds
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay An inspection of special educational needs and disability (SEND) services in Kent has identified […]
News
New Thanet RISE Hub offering accommodation and other services for rough sleepers welcomes its first clients
The first clients have moved into Thanet District Council’s new RISE Hub in Grosvenor Place, Margate. The facility provides accommodation […]
News
Residents urged to have their say on Palm Bay Avenue road safety proposal
An application has been submitted to Thanet District Council to strengthen parking restrictions at the junction of Palm Bay Avenue […]
Events
Things to see and do in Thanet, September 18-20
Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days festival runs until Sunday 20th September with the theme “Everyday Histories – exploring stories of working […]
News
Prison sentence for Ramsgate Halloween party rapist
A rapist who took advantage of a teenage girl at a Halloween party in Ramsgate has been jailed. On 29 […]
News
Full planning permission granted for £8m Margate Winter Gardens scheme
Full planning permission has been granted for the Margate Winter Gardens, clearing the way for the venue to be brought […]
Community
Annual peace vigil to be held in Ramsgate
Ramsgate’ annual peace vigil will be held on Monday 21 September, 12 noon, in the town centre. People are invited […]
Education
Centre for Literacy learning at Ramsgate Arts Primary
The latest chapter in the ongoing literacy drive at Ramsgate Arts Primary is a real success story. RAPS is Kent’s […]
Business
Kiddies Corner and trampoline concessions on Margate Main Sands on the market
Two Margate beach concessions run by the same family for more than 50 years have now come onto the market. […]
News
Prevention of Future Deaths report issued following missed opportunities before death of Thanet teacher Nick Hales
A coroner has issued a prevention of future deaths report following the conclusion of the inquest into the death of […]
Business
Former Margate WH Smith shop transformed into new bingo and slots centre
The transformation of the former WHSmith store and Post Office in Margate High Street into a bingo hall is now […]
News
Ramsgate Royal Mail deliveries expected to ‘return to normal’ after being hit by staff shortages
Ramsgate is among 140 postcode areas that have been affected by delays in post delivery due to reasons including staff […]
Community
New ‘Sea Captain’s Garden’ to be opened in Ramsgate
A new community garden created on a historic site in Ramsgate will officially open on Saturday 19 September as part […]
Property
Plot at Sacketts Gap to be auctioned with £10k guide price
A plot of land in Cliftonville is due to go under the hammer this month. The land in Sacketts Gap, […]
News
Tankers drafted in during works to burst main near Pegwell Bay
Southern Water repairs to a burst main in the Ebbsfleet/Pegwell Bay area have now been completed,. The burst had extended […]
Events
Rewind on Sea line-up at Dreamland announced for 2027
Rewind On Sea has announced its full line-up for return to Dreamland Margate’s Scenic Stage in 2027. Artists joining the […]
Events
Author Nick Evans to hold signings for books on Thanet’s past – and unveil new tale about Sandwich and Richborough
Nostalgia book author Nick Evans will be signing copies of his books for customers at Westgate Galleria on Saturday 26 […]
Events
Shop Stories: Discover the people and businesses in Westgate-on-Sea’s history
Fascinating history on the main shopping streets of Westgate-on-Sea is on show with the town’s first High Street stories trail. […]
Business
Independents Day returns to Westwood Cross for third year
Westwood Cross, together with its charity partner, East Kent Mind, is set to celebrate small traders while promoting positive mental […]
