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New head chef at the helm of Ramsgate’s Empire Room
The Empire Room restaurant in Ramsgate has a new head chef at the helm. Michelin trained Richard Warrington, 43, has […]
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Free entry helps boost record-breaking opening season for Dreamland
Reinstating free entry has helped Dreamland record its best opening season to date with just under 11,000 visitors flocking to […]
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Cliftonville escape room business expands – and will be heading on to the street
A Cliftonville escape room has expanded – and plans to take its games on to the streets this Summer. Ctrl […]
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Big Naturals wine bar set to open in Margate
Report by Jodie Nesling A new wine bar evoking the spirit of Spain’s bustling tapas bars is set to open […]
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Minster’s Hair of the Dog scoops Thanet Cider Pub of the Year title
For the second year running the Hair of the Dog micropub in Mnster has been named Thanet CAMRA’s Cider Pub […]
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Uncertain future for staff as Debenhams on edge of administration
The Debenhams store at Westwood Cross could be at risk after the company rejected a £300million conditional offer from Sports […]
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Margate arcade revamp introduces Life’s a Beach ice cream and doughnuts bar
The Royal arcade on Margate seafront has had a revamp with the introduction of a ice cream and doughnut bar. […]
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Fresh new look and a step back to original name for launch of The Crown in Broadstairs
The former Brooklyn Burgers site in Broadstairs has been taken over and relaunched under the building’s original name of The […]
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Call for past and present Thanet Baby Sensory little ones for tenth anniversary Guinness World Record attempt
A Guinness World Record attempt will mark the tenth anniversary of Thanet’s Baby Sensory sessions run by Helter Skelter nursery […]
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Instro Precision due to complete move out of Broadstairs this month
A Broadstairs company that produces support equipment for military and commercial electro-optical sensors is in the process of moving off […]
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A spruce up and traditional pub grub at The Mulberry Tree in Margate
Report by Jodie Nesling A traditional Margate pub has had a makeover but don’t expect a trendy gastro venue, as […]
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Salmestone Grange announces closure of business
Historic Salmestone Grange in Margate will close at the end of June. The 14th century venue in Nash Road has […]
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Glimmer of hope for The BottleShop in Margate
There could be a glimmer of hope for The Bottle Shop in Margate with the possibility of a reopening by […]
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Margate employees made redundant as The BottleShop goes into administration
The BottleShop, with bars in Margate, London and Canterbury, has called in the administrators. The business, which began in 2010, […]
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Bubbly and cakes mark the first day of trading for Roosty’s bakery in Ramsgate
A glass of bubbly, the mayor and his i pad and lots of cakes have marked the first day of […]
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Westbrook businesswoman’s aim to bring a bit of Disney to Thanet
A passion for Disney has spurred a 22-year-old from Westbrook to start her own business. Former Ursuline student Kayleigh Stevens […]
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Cafe and steak restaurant to open at former Franks nightclub
By Jodie Nesling Former Margate nightclub Franks is being transformed into a breakfast cafe and steak restaurant. Rendezvous will be […]
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Bake & Alehouse in Westgate scoops Thanet pub of the year award
A former shop and office premises turned micropub in Westgate has been named as Thanet CAMRA’s Pub of the Year […]
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Tesco Extra at Westwood to donate surplus food during ‘roof damage’ closure
Tesco Extra at Westwood is temporarily closed while repairs are carried out on the roof following damage by yesterday’s (March […]
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A year behind the scenes at Hornby Hobbies features on new James May BBC4 documentary
A look at life behind the scenes at Hornby Hobbies will be screened on TV tonight (March 6) in the […]
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Costa Coffee wants to open in Minster – just across the road from McDonald’s
A planning application has been made for a Costa coffee shop with drive-through in Minster – alongside the current McDonald’s […]
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Is The Britannia in Margate offering the country’s cheapest Sunday roast?
Could this be the cheapest Sunday roast in Thanet – or even the country?! The Britannia pub in Margate is […]
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Thanet’s top pub and best micro-pub of 2019 revealed
The Montefiore Arms in Ramsgate has been named as Thanet CAMRA’s (Campaign for Real Ale) Traditional Pub of the Year […]
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Plans hatched for film and animation at Roost in Cliftonville
Theatre, film and animation screenings, puppetry workshops and Tai Chi are just some of the things being offered as Roost […]
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New Broadstairs record shop hits the right note
Second-hand records, CDs, musical instruments and even a bit of art are all on offer at the newest shop to […]
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Margate Estates appeal to councillors to send ‘powerful message’ over Dreamland hotel plans
Margate Estates, the parent company of Dreamland, says a recommendation by council planning officers to rejects its plans for a […]
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Thanet council planning officers recommend ‘Dreamland hotel’ plans are rejected
Plans for a new 124 bedroom hotel in Margate are likely to be rejected by Thanet council’s planning committee next […]
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Ramsgate Aldi plans to move to former Boundary Road gas works site
The Aldi store in Ramsgate could relocate to the former gas works site in Boundary Road. The store has traded […]
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Cliftonville mum creates fidget spinner jewellery ‘with a purpose’
Taking the idea of a child’s fidget spinner toy and combining it with cleverly made jewellery is the concept behind […]
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Smyths Toys announces new store opening event and a chance to win a £50 voucher
UPDATE: Smyths Toys press office confirm Paw Patrol will only be at the store on Saturday 16th February along with PJ […]