Education
Reception children at St. Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School settle into full-time classes
Reception children at St. Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery in Ramsgate are already in school full time since Monday […]
Month: September 2026
News
Thanet refuse collectors pause ballot for strike action in light of council improvements
Exclusive Plans for Thanet refuse collectors to take strike action have been paused in recognition of improvements to the service […]
News
Ramsgate launches window sticker campaign to make days out more accessible
A community initiative is helping people with disabilities, those with limited mobility, older visitors and families with pushchairs enjoy more […]
Education
Youngsters make a splash at new Newington Primary pool
Children at Newington Community Primary in Ramsgate are in the swim with a new on-site pool to mark the start […]
Business
Marine Studios welcomes new report showing boom in design industry
Margate’s Marine Studios has welcomed a new report, which shows that £1 in every £20 generated across the country is […]
News
Big budget ‘Tollywood’ movie shot in Margate to be released this week
A big budget ‘Tollywood’ movie shot in locations including Margate will be released on the big screen tomorrow (September 10).. […]
Business
Multi-award winning The Royston micropub in Broadstairs celebrates fifth birthday
A multi-award winning micropub in Broadstairs is celebrating its fifth birthday today (September 9). The Royston, on The Broadway, is […]
News
Building Safety Regulator issues further enforcement notice over structural and fire safety failures at Margate’s Arlington House
EXCLUSIVE Bosses of beleaguered Margate tower block, Arlington House, have been issued with notice of further enforcement by the Building […]
Education
Tooth-care learning at St Nicholas at Wade Primary School
Children at St Nicholas at Wade CE Primary have plenty to smile about – they are experts in keeping their […]
News
Advice against bathing signs at Thanet beaches from Westgate to Ramsgate
Signs advising against bathing or entering the sea were put up at beaches from St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate, to Ramsgate […]
Business
Award-winning The Escapement in Cliftonville remains open after new owners found
An escape room complex that was due to close on August 31 has been saved after new owners were found. […]
Events
Visit Thanet team explores packed autumn programme for the isle
As summer fades, the isle’s tourism team at Visit Thanet have taken a look at the packed programme of events […]
News
Almost every council in Kent to hold 2027 elections following pause to local government reorganisation
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson Kent’s councils, which were reaching the late phases of their own abolition, will now […]
News
County Council confirms Stagecoach 9 and 32 routes to be retained – but viability to be assessed after six months
Kent County Council (KCC) has confirmed that its Public Transport Team has made arrangements to retain the Stagecoach Service 9: […]
News
Local Government Information Unit predicts local authorities shake up will become ‘colossal white elephant’
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has predicted that local government reorganisation will become “a colossal white elephant – a […]
News
Dreamland lettering removed for repair and maintenance
The Dreamland fin letters and surrounding signage have been removed for a clean up, repair and reinstatement. The neon lit […]
Education
New Year 3 group at Upton enjoy team-building challenges
The new Year 3 group at Upton Juniors is enjoying team-building challenges, problem-solving tasks and discussions about what it means […]
Events
Ramsgate Festival of Sound confirms busk until dusk line-up
Busk Until Dusk, a highlight of the Ramsgate Festival of Sound, returns this month with more than 20 bands and […]
Community
The Palace Cinema launches dementia-friendly screenings with help from Chartwell House
The team at The Palace Cinema in Broadstairs have undertaken dementia awareness training and launch dementia-friendly screenings. A local institution […]
News
Warning to keep doors and windows shut due to field fire in Margate
Kent Fire & Rescue Service is warning people living or travelling in Valley Road, Margate, to keep doors and windows […]
Education
Monkton Primary School garden grows a feast for everyone
There was plenty to celebrate at school already this term as Monkton pupils reaped the rewards of their hard work […]
News
Government pauses massive Kent council shake-up
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay The government has dramatically paused plans for the biggest shake-up to local councils in […]
Events
New Festival of Optimism aiming to bring hope and ideas to Thanet
A new festival celebrating the people, places and practical ideas that give us hope for the future is coming to […]
Sport
Ten man Rams march on to victory
By Darius Sarrafan Ten man Ramsgate left it very late but grabbed a fully deserving victory against Bracknell Town to […]
Education
Celebration as St Crispin’s Infant School opens Tiny Town and newly refurbished library
St Crispin’s Infant School in Westgate has marked the start of the new academic year with the official opening of […]
Cost of Living
Thanet Freeshop opens its doors in Cliftonville
Thanet Freeshop has opened in Cliftonville thanks to a fundraiser and a £10,000 grant from Thanet council. The shop, on […]
Business
Green energy and maritime sector leaders head to Ramsgate for forum
Businesses and organisations from across the green energy and maritime sectors will come together in Ramsgate on Thursday (September 10) […]
Community
Community: Chartwell House, RTC grants, Ramsgate Squirrels, Margate Sea Cadets, Chalk and Change, Camera Club, entrepreneur awards, Margate mayor, East Kent Freemasons, Merchant Navy Day and Redrow
Dementia Friendly Folk Concert Broadstairs Folk Week is one of the town’s best-loved traditions, filling the streets every August with […]
Education
New interim headteacher takes reins at Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School in Ramsgate has a new interim headteacher following the retirement of long-serving head Debra Liddicoat. […]
News
Red-billed chough recovery in Kent takes flight as wild population grows
Conservationists are celebrating the fledging of eight wild-born red-billed chough chicks in Kent this summer – just a year after […]
