News
Man treated by paramedics following out of control bonfire in Margate
A man was treated by paramedics last night (July 5) for smoke inhalation after a bonfire became out of control […]
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Community
Community news from around Thanet
QEQM Hospital League of Friends QEQM Hospital celebrated its 90th birthday on Friday ,July 3 – nine decades of service […]
Business
Thanet publicans on their first weekend back in business
Pubs reopened this weekend as Government allowed bars to serve customers but with Covid safety measures in place. Nationally it’s […]
News
Disabled mum ‘sick to stomach’ after family car vandalised
A disabled mum who also cares for her severely autistic son has been left devastated after vandals smashed the rear […]
Opinion
Opinion: Matthew Munson- Back to school and ending lockdown on a high
Five and a half months. That’s how long it will have been, all in all, that my son has been […]
News
Woman arrested following reported assault outside Asda
A woman has been arrested following reports of an assault outside Asda supermarket in Ramsgate last night. Kent Police was […]
News
Margate baker creates posters encouraging people to bin their rubbish
When Thanet’s beautiful beaches were recently left covered in mounds of rubbish with shocking images of filthy litter strewn across […]
News
Shepherd Neame issue statement as some Thanet pubs set to re-open
Kent brewery, Shepherd Neame are opening three of their Thanet pubs this weekend. The Botany Bay Hotel in Kingsgate, Minnis […]
Community
The Margate School to use personal memories of Woolworths to form new exhibition
The Margate School is set to celebrate an important part of High Street history with an exhibition sharing the stories […]
Community
Thanet breweries launch charity beer to support hospitality workers
Thanet breweries have joined forces to create a charity beer designed to help people in the hospitality sector that have […]
Community
Broadstairs College students host instagram exhibition to celebrate projects created during lockdown
Time spent in lockdown has led to a flourish of creativity across the isle and for art students studying at […]
Community
Thanet music venue Rosslyn Court launch programme of gigs to be live streamed free
An independent Cliftonville music venue has announced a series of gigs which will be streamed live in order to support […]
Community
Cliftonville community group launches new grocery voucher scheme
Community group, GRASS Cliftonville has launched a grocery voucher and food parcel scheme designed to help households struggling during the […]
Community
Margate artists feature in new free colouring book for families
Margate artists are keeping families entertained with a free colouring book, specifically designed for use while restrictions on public life […]
News
Tributes paid to Margate Parkrun stalwart Brian Snead
By Margate Parkrun It is with great sadness that we must report the passing of one of our stalwart volunteers, […]
Community
Cliftonville in Bloom returns and children’s colouring competition winners announced
Popular gardening competition Cliftonville in Bloom is set to return this summer as green-fingered neighbours seek to showcase their verdant […]
News
Ramsgate youngster displays epic war collection to commemorate VE Day
All across the isle people are marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day with colourful bunting and garden picnics – […]
News
Poundstretcher supply hand gel and face shields for Thanet branch following staff concerns
Bosses at Poundstretcher say hand sanitiser and face shields have now been put in place following staff concerns at their […]
News
NHS staff clap for Margate nurse Aimee O’Rourke as funeral procession passes QEQM
Thanet’s hero NHS workers have paid an emotional tribute to their colleague Aimee O’Rourke, whose funeral took place this afternoon […]
News
Oasis Domestic Abuse Service reports surge in referrals during coronavirus crisis
A Thanet domestic abuse charity is appealing for donations after reporting a 120% surge in referrals since ‘lockdown’ restrictions were […]
Community
Community group launch colouring competition for Thanet children
Keeping children entertained during the Easter break is challenging enough and now with lockdown restrictions in place families are having […]
Community
Pie Factory Music offers support to isle youngsters during lockdown
A Thanet charity providing free music and creative workshops for disadvantaged young people has launched an online programme. Pie Factory […]
News
Tributes paid to Margate charity volunteer Tim Mountford
Tributes have been paid to Margate charity volunteer and “unassuming hero” Tim Mountford who has tragically died after contracting Coronavirus. […]
Coronavirus Help
Fresh appeal for donations as Thanet food parcel service extends service to NHS workers
A Thanet food parcel service has issued a fresh appeal for donations and, more urgently, face masks and has extended […]
News
Children sing carols to bring festive cheer at the QEQM
Youngsters from Garlinge Primary School spread smiles and festive cheer when they visited the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital […]
Community
Thanet school children enjoy panto fun at Margate’s Theatre Royal
Youngsters from Dame Janet Primary Academy and St Anthony’s School enjoyed festive fun after attending panto classic, Aladdin. A grant […]
Sport
Kickboxing champion receives funding boost ahead of World Championships
A five-time World Kickboxing Champion and one-time World Taekwondo Champion has received £500 to help support his bid to retain […]
Community
Community News: Margate Yacht Club Annual Awards
By Catherine Hodges Margate Yacht Club have held their annual awards. Led by retiring Rear Commodore, Dave Bull, the evening […]
Community
Margate FC: Competition to win VUE cinema tickets at half-time penalty shoot-out
VUE Thanet has announced that it will be sponsoring Margate FC’s half-time penalty shoot-out competition. After taking on the spot-kicks […]
News
Firefighters tackle Minster blaze
Kent Fire and Rescue have tackled an industrial storage fire in Minster. Firefighters arrived in Monkton Road at around 3pm […]