Community
Author Niema Ash reveals fascinating life as ‘Nomad Girl’ in the swinging sixties and beyond
After traversing the globe, meeting the Dalai Lama and befriending Bob Dylan, it’s Broadstairs where intrepid explorer Niema Ash has […]
Articles by Jodie Nesling
News
Hauliers stuck in Sandwich lorry park prepare to Zoom families for Christmas
Hauliers stationed at a private lorry park in Sandwich are set for a bleak Christmas as they remain stranded and […]
News
Community group GRASS launch crowdfunder to help restore iconic Oval site
A crowdfunder has been launched by community group GRASS to raise funds for initial renovation work to Cliftonville’s Oval Bandstand […]
Business
Ouma’s Kitchen celebrates multi-cultural isle cuisine with charity cookbook
A cookery zine showcasing recipes from around the isle is being created to raise money for the Thanet Iceberg Project. […]
Business
Gadds’ The Ramsgate Brewery launch isle Green Hop ale trail
Since the pandemic brewers and publicans have faced a battle to stay open with many offering takeout services and opening […]
News
Fire services called after roof coping stone starts to ‘slide off building’ in Cliftonville
Fire services and Kent Building Control were called to Cliftonville on Sunday (September 13) after a coping stone weighing more […]
Events
Rosslyn Court marks Broadstairs Folk Week by showcasing festival favourites
It’s been a celebrated part of the Thanet calendar for more than half a century so Folkies from the isle […]
News
Reckless jet bike users ‘terrorise’ swimmers at Botany Bay
Reckless jet ski users have been caught on video apparently terrorising swimmers on lilos. Sam Causer was walking through Botany […]
News
Southern Water issues plea after demand soars during heatwave
As the scorching hot weather continues a number of tourists are continuing to flock to Thanet’s beaches to relax by […]
Events
Artist creates mural for Magical Margate Townhouse and plans Lido piece
An artist who specialises in urban murals has created a mural for a Margate townhouse and is developing work for […]
Community
Dalby Square residents form new community group
A new residents’ group has been set up focusing on Dalby Square and the surrounding area. Dalby Square Area Residents […]
Events
Margate Pride: Arts trail, DJ sets and performances
Margate Pride is one of the most anticipated and beloved events of the summer and this year celebrates its fifth […]
News
Tributes paid to ‘amazing character’ and arts champion Lana Vanzetta of Margate House
Tributes have been paid to one of Margate’s most exuberant and much-loved characters, Lana Vanzetta, who has tragically died following […]
Community
Cliftonville in Bloom winners announced
The winners of Cliftonville in Bloom have been announced by community organisers the Gordon Road Area Street Scheme (GRASS). Neighbours […]
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 […]
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 […]