News
Palestine Action targets Instro Precision at Discovery Park again
Palestine Action activists have blocked all entrance roads to the Instro Precision factory in Discovery Park, once again shutting down […]
Articles by Kathy Bailes
Events
King Street Seven opens ‘Wild & Free’ exhibition in Margate
A huge group painting of Kingsgate Bay created by seven semi professional artists is on display this week at the […]
Education
Big smiles for a big adventure at Chilton for Reception pupils
The big adventure is under way for young children starting life at Chilton Primary in Ramsgate. Pupils aged four and […]
Sport
Deserved victory for Rams after late comeback
By Darius Sarrafan Ramsgate left it late but completed a superb comeback to down Sheppey United 3-2 and advance to […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Exploring authors and genres
Routine at Casa de Munson is back with a passion. Bryan is back to school, I’m working, and taking Bryan […]
Community
Community news: East Kent Mind Veteran award, Town Pride, Ramsgate RNLI, Margate Yacht Club, Thanet Rotary, Copperfield Court and Sports Connect
East Kent Mind East Kent Mind’s Veteran’s Project lead Karen Brinkman has won a prestigious award at the BBC Radio […]
News
Coastguard and RNLI teams rescue woman in difficulty in sea at Margate
Coastguard and RNLI teams worked together to rescue a woman who got into difficulties in the sea at Margate this […]
News
Vigil held outside East Thanet Labour offices to mark deaths of 12 people in small boat crossing
Anti-racism activists held a vigil outside East Thanet Labour Party office yesterday (September 6) to mark the deaths of at […]
News
Thanet Green Party’s Steve Roberts: Why we are opposed to the National Grid plan for Minster Marshes
National Grid has a plan to place green energy infrastructure in Thanet. Steve Roberts, town councillor and Thanet Green Party […]
News
Fire crews rescue dog from garage blaze in Cliftonville
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene of a garage fire in Cliftonville at 2.28pm today (September […]
News
Crews called to field fire in Ramsgate
Fire crews were at the scene of a field blaze in Ramsgate today (September 7) after being alerted at 2.49pm. […]
Business
International Wrap Artists at Cinque Ports Margate to close due to non-renewal of lease
A business that revitalised the Cinque Ports pub on Margate seafront with LA taqueria-style food, street art displays and DJs […]
News
Man arrested over crash into parked cars in Ramsgate
A man remains in custody following a crash in Ramsgate last night (September 6) where it is reported several parked […]
News
Former teacher brings maths tale to life with new rhyming book 101
A former primary school teacher turned gardener has published the first in a series of books based on true stories […]
Business
Post Office services return to Margate High Street
Margate Post Office has opened today (September 6) at its new base at Darlene’s Premier, 80 High Street, Margate under […]
Events
Things to see and do in Thanet, September 6-8
‘What does addiction mean to you?’ Gap Project, Queens Road Baptist Church, Broadstairs. Last day today (September 6) open until 2pm. All […]
News
Decision on controversial bid for 1,600 homes deferred as councillors refuse to back development plans
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson Video report LDRS Gabriel Morris Protesters fighting against plans for 1,600 new homes in […]
News
Mum’s joy as approval expected for zebra crossing on busy road where son was hit by car
A Ramsgate mum says she is ‘over the moon’ that a zebra crossing is expected to be installed on a […]
Events
Silver + Form exhibition and fair to take place at Turner Contemporary
A new exhibition and fair will take place at Margate’s Turner Contemporary this October. Silver + Form, will showcase contemporary […]
Events
Three day feast promised at upcoming Broadstairs Food Festival
This year’s Broadstairs Food Festival is heating up with a full programme of award-winning exhibitors and a vibrant festival theatre […]
News
Campaigners and councillors speak out against plans for 1600 property development in Birchington
Campaigners gathered outside Thanet council’s offices last night (September 4) for the first of two planning committee meetings to discuss […]
Events
Leftfield and Orbital double headliner to close Margate Summer Series 2024
Acts Leftfield and Orbital will close the Margate Summer Series at Dreamland with a historic double headline show – their […]
Business
The Escapement Broadstairs to shut this month after lease extension not secured
The Escapement venue in Broadstairs will shut on September 30 after a lease extension was not agreed. The award-winning escape […]
News
Parish council to outline lengthy objection to proposals for 1600 property development on village farmland
Tonight (September 4) the first of two council planning meetings will discuss the development of 1,600 homes, a primary school, […]
News
Birchington’s Maisie Waller to take to West End theatre stage for role in Mamma Mia
Birchington performer Maisie Waller will be stepping on stage at the Novello Theatre in London this October for the latest […]
News
Thanet businesses warned over reports of counterfeit cash
Business owners in Thanet are being asked to be vigilant, following reports of counterfeit cash being used on the isle. […]
Business
Eleventh hour appeal to save Sugar Rush project from losing Ramsgate High Street home
An 11th hour appeal has been made to save Sugar Rush and Stage Door Arts Academy from losing their new […]
Cost of Living
Call for protest over county council disability payment changes branded ‘tax on the disabled’
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Residents opposed to changes to disability payments are being encouraged to make their presence […]
Opinion
Nature with Nik Mitchell: Tigers in my garden
This year for the first time I had stripey Tigers in my garden, but they’re not real tigers. I’m talking […]
Events
Get set for the 11th annual OhSoRetro Show
Organisers are preparing for the 11th OhSoRetro show this month with more than 1,500 classic and retro vehicles on show. […]