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Debenhams faces administration for second time in one year
Debenhams may go into administration for the second time in one year. The retailer is understood to be considering filing […]
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All cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants told to shut tonight
The Prime Minister has announced that pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants are to close tonight (March 20) as soon as […]
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Store closures at Westwood Cross
UPDATE: The government has ordered the shut down of all restaurants, bars,cafes, non essential shops and other venues – https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2020/03/20/all-cafes-pubs-bars-and-restaurants-told-to-shut-tonight/ […]
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Turner Contemporary shuts due to coronavirus concerns
Turner Contemporary has closed due to the coronavirus situation. The gallery is shut from tomorrow (March 18) until further notice. […]
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Government sets out £330 billion coronavirus business support package
A government briefing today (March 17) has promised a £330 billion package of financial measures to support businesses during the […]
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Dreamland cancels Easter opening and planned events amid coronavirus crisis
Following the UK Government’s advice on public gatherings in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Dreamland will not reopen for […]
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Ramsgate restaurant owner says government advice to avoid venues will destroy Thanet businesses
The Little Ships and Empire Room in Ramsgate say yesterday’s announcement by the government that people should avoid restaurants, pubs, […]
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Carphone Warehouse at Westwood one of 531 branches to shut next month
Carphone Warehouse at Westwood will shut as owner high street retailer Dixons Carphone announces all standalone Carphone stores will be […]
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Daily updates: Impact of coronavirus on Thanet businesses, events, groups and schools
Businesses, schools and organisations in Thanet have been taking precautions in a bid to contain the coronavirus spread and many […]
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Five month closure at Turner Contemporary for £2 million upgrade
Turner Contemporary will be closed for a £2 million project of major building works from Monday, September 7 until the […]
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Margate’s Northdown Brewery scoops top prize at Taste of Kent awards
Margate’s Northdown Brewery bosses say they are ‘elated’ after scooping a top prize at the Taste of Kent Awards. Jonny […]
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Tasty teas and savouries on offer at new The Sage Cafe in Ramsgate
Business is already booming at a new Ramsgate café which opened its doors this month. The Sage Café in Broad […]
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Barbering, beer and a motorbike at new Margate Old Town salon for men
A globe trotting hair stylist who has worked in London, America and Australia is bringing ‘creative quality’ barbering to Margate […]
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Foot-long hotdogs return to Westgate bakery Krusty Kobb to mark 25th anniversary
Foot-long hotdogs are making a return to Krusty Kobb bakery in Westgate to mark the 25th anniversary of the business. […]
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HMV at Westwood Cross to shut it doors this month due to failed lease negotiations
The HMV store at Westwood Cross is due to shut down this month. A clearance sale is currently taking place […]
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Review: Lucky Chip burgers come to Margate – and they are amazing
If you have never literally drooled over a burger and fries meal, then you probably haven’t yet experienced the offerings […]
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Magical world of pictures, words and fun at Moon Lane Children’s Books in Ramsgate
From mermaids and unicorns to dinosaurs and a ‘comic book’ heroine with dual British and Zimbabwean heritage – there’s a […]
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Petticoat Lane Emporium marks fifth birthday with record-breaking day of visitors and sales
A record-breaking day for visitors and takings marked the fifth anniversary of Ramsgate’s Petticoat Lane Emporium. The fascinating hub of […]
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Government awards Life Sciences Opportunity Zone status to Discovery Park
Discovery Park has been named a Life Sciences Opportunity Zone (LSOZ) by the government. The park, based in Sandwich, is […]
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Mad Hatter tearooms put up for sale as boom in trade prompts search for new isle premises
A boom in trade has prompted the business owners of The Mad Hatter Tea Rooms in Margate to put the […]
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Chandlers Building Supplies £400k investment for new Thanet site
Chandlers Building Supplies, which has operated in Thanet for more than 12 years, has unveiled the results of a £400,000 […]
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Fantasy, magic and tasty creations at Little Brown Fairy Cake in Westgate
Fantastical cakes in a quirky setting of fairytales and magic are the signature mark of Westgate’s newest shop. Little Brown […]
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Cowley Rise Stores ready to opens it doors in Dane Valley
The Domingos store in Dane Valley reopens under its original name of Cowley Rise Stores tomorrow (February 8) at 11am. […]
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The Brit Inn returns to its roots as team negotiate one year reprieve
A return to its roots will give a year’s reprieve for The Britannia in Margate. The pub closed its doors […]
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Ramsgate man’s favour for pregnant friend results in business venture
A favour for a pregnant friend was the prompt to launch a new business for Ramsgate resident Jonathon Turner. The […]
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Art, music and good food at new Broadstairs cafe
A new café which combines art, music and good food has opened in Broadstairs today (February 1). Cafe Loki, at […]
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Gang members wanted for ‘Kent’s biggest bank heist’
Beat the vault to claim the swag in Kent’s biggest bank heist – without ending up behind bars. That is […]
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The Bus Cafe in Margate scoops top prize at National Breakfast and Brunch Awards
The Bus Cafe in Margate serves the UK’s top breakfast – and that’s official. The team took the top prize […]
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Margate’s Fabulous Showboat arcade shuts due to ‘significant trading loss’
A ‘significant trading loss’ has forced the closure of The Fabulous Showboat amusement arcade on Margate seafront. The Marine Terrace […]
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Independent medical business urges other small traders to work in Thanet
Report Peter Barnett Independent businesses have a vital role to play in the ongoing regeneration of Thanet in the new […]