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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 – […]
Articles by Jodie Nesling
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Firefighters tackle Minster blaze
Kent Fire and Rescue have tackled an industrial storage fire in Minster. Firefighters arrived in Monkton Road at around 3pm […]
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Police appeal following motorbike thefts in Ramsgate
An appeal for information has been issued by police after two motorbikes were stolen from separate properties in Ramsgate. At […]
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Campaign launched to help prevent drink and drug related drownings
Festive drinkers in Ramsgate and Margate are being urged to look after their friends on a night out to prevent […]
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Man arrested after woman reportedly raped in Margate
A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in Margate. Kent Police said the incident happened in […]
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Interview: celebrated comedian Ben Elton to perform at Margate Winter Gardens
By James Rampton Comic legend and Blackadder writer Ben Elton is back on the road with his first UK stand-up […]
Community
Thanet community news: QEQM, Seaside Jazz, and more
Activity Alliance – Your Leisure Over the last three years, Kent-based leisure provider, Your Leisure, has been working on a […]
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Pilgrims Hospices to hold annual Trees of Love remembrance service
The festive season is a time of joy and celebration but can also be a painful period for those grieving […]
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Protestors stage singing protest as Brexit Party meeting held at Walpole Bay Hotel
A group of singing Remain activists braved the winds to perform a series of popular songs to protest the east […]
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Plans for new secondary school at former Royal School for Deaf Children site ditched
Plans for a new Margate secondary at the former Royal School for Deaf Children site have been officially shelved. Kent […]
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Police called after English language students assaulted by youths in Broadstairs
Police are investigating an assault on several English language students who were attacked while being filmed by youths in Broadstairs. […]
News
All The Scare of the Fair: A Screamland Review
Screamland at Dreamland: A Rev-?woooooooh Dreamland’s scare fest returns this month with all the celebrated storytelling and stunning set design […]
Events
Margate NOW: Making Waves festival reveals stellar line-up of shows
High-octane performances from a maths whizz turned poetry slam champ and rip-roaring improvisation inspired by Enid Blyton are just some […]
Community
Victory for volunteers as Thanet council agree to new Cliftonville Games date
The Cliftonville Games is set to be rescheduled after the family event was cancelled last weekend due to bad weather. […]
Community
Thousands raised at The Garden Gate Project music day
A celebrated summer music day has raised thousands for Margate charity, The Garden Gate Project. The annual event held at […]
Community
Neighbours stage protest over pigeon infested house
Rotting pigeon carcasses and an inch-thick covering of bird faeces at a derelict house are causing a public health hazard, […]
Community
Ready, steady, bake! Great Cliftonville Bake Off to be held at Games
It’s one of the nation’s most beloved shows with tears, laughter and of course plenty of cake. Now as part […]
News
Woman taken to hospital after assault outside Margate Winter Gardens
A woman was taken to hospital last night (Friday) after an altercation broke out near Margate Winter Gardens. Around four […]