Events
There are plans to install a giant waterslide above the harbour during the Ramsgate Festival
A 300ft waterslide is planned to be created above the harbour during this year’s Ramsgate Festival. The Ramsgate Slide will […]
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The 80th Broadstairs Dickens Festival is almost here – and this is what’s on offer
A grand parade, gin tasting, dog show and readings are just some of the events that will be on offer […]
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Photos: Pugs have taken over a Ramsgate park
Pugs were out in force at Ramsgate’s King George VI Park yesterday (May 13). Owners and their pets, kitted out […]
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Film crews set to catch the action at Ramsgate’s Spring Spectacular event
Film crews will be catching all the action at the Spring Spectacular event in Ramsgate this month. Sports production company […]
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General Election 2017: Candidates in the hot seat at teacher’s union hustings
Parliamentary candidates for South Thanet will be grilled by teachers and parents at an election hustings in Ramsgate. The National […]
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BBC1’s Antiques Road Trip is coming to Ramsgate
If you love an antique bargain and fancy being on the TV then you need to head to Ramsgate tomorrow […]
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Amazing truffles are being made by this little Ramsgate chocolate company
Strawberry cheesecake truffles are just one of the adventurous new flavours to be launched by a Ramsgate family business. The […]
Community
The Dreamland Trust is on the hunt for volunteers
The Dreamland Trust is looking for volunteers to help with a new project at the historic amusement park. The trust, […]
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Thousands of pounds raised in memory of Broadstairs catering student Emily Mackay
More than £7,000 has been raised at a charity dinner in honour of a former East Kent College catering student […]
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Take a look inside Cliftonville’s Open School East
Artists at Open School East, in Cliftonville, are inviting people to come and see what they have been working on. […]
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Bid to make Ramsgate a kitesurfing hotspot backed by record-breaker Lewis Crathern
Ramsgate could become the destination for kitesurfers bidding to break world records. Active Ramsgate, a scheme run by Ramsgate Town […]
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Are you brave enough to join the Ghost Hunter Tour at Margate’s Theatre Royal?
Is the ghost of Sarah Thorne still wandering the Theatre Royal in Margate? According to tales the former theatre manager, […]
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Walking football tournament will raise cash in memory of former Ramsgate fireman Dave Bambridge
A walking football tournament in memory of a former fireman and goalkeeper for Ramsgate and Margate football clubs is due […]
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This Ramsgate store worker will be appealing to your sweet tooth to raise cash for a vital charity
A Ramsgate gift shop worker is on a mission to raise awareness of the only UK charity devoted to helping […]
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Tackle the high seas and unravel the secrets of an Egyptian tomb at The Escapement in Cliftonville
Fancy being the new Indiana Jones or taking charge of an ancient sailing ship? The Escapement in Cliftonville is giving you […]
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Iconic Drop and Roll tour set to headline Ramsgate’s Spring Spectacular event
An iconic cycle stunt performance team will be showing off their skills in Ramsgate. The Drop and Roll Tour, headed […]
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Discover Thanet’s wetland birds on these expert-led walks
Discover the varied birdlife of Thanet’s dramatic coastline under the guidance of expert local birder Tony Swandale. The Thanet coast […]
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A book of humorous tales of growing up in post-war poverty has been published by a Westgate grandad
Tales of South London life after the Second World War have been shared in a book by Westgate grandad and […]
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Crowds turn out to watch actress Brenda Blethyn unveil Ramsgate project
Crowds turned out yesterday (April 21) to watch award-winning actress and Thanet arts patron Brenda Blethyn help celebrate the completion […]
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Families have been visiting a space lab in the heart of Ramsgate
Families have been exploring space at a two day event in Ramsgate. Thanks to a generous grant from the UK […]
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A First World War themed trail will be created in Ramsgate for the 100 miles for 100 years project
Take a trip back to life in the First World War at an event in Ramsgate on April 26. Organisers […]
Business
Couple leave behind high-powered City finance life to open a 5-star cat hotel in Margate
A former City banker has turned her back on life in the fast lane to open a purr-fectly luxurious cat […]
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The Westgate Pavilion’s Mad House Maze is up for TWO UK and European Scare awards
A “bonkers, scary, freaky” Halloween attraction at the Westgate Pavilion has been nominated for a national awards. The Mad House […]
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Actress Brenda Blethyn will launch a special project in Ramsgate this week
Award-winning actress and Thanet arts patron Brenda Blethyn will be in Ramsgate this Friday to celebrate the completion of a […]
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Comedian Jason Manford is heading to Margate – tickets on sale this Friday
Comedian Jason Manford is back on tour and heading to Margate. The Absolute Radio presenter will bring his Muddle Class […]
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Thanet clubs, pubs and places – gone but not forgotten
Thanet is a great place to find places to go and things to do. But some great isle spots are […]
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Photos: See the new outdoor stage for the Demon Dayz festival at Dreamland
The construction of the outdoor festival stage at Dreamland is almost complete. These photos by resident Frank Leppard show the […]
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Remembering Margate’s Club Caprice – another venue gone forever
It wasn’t very big and it wasn’t very pretty but memories of sticky carpets, ‘grab a granny’ jokes and a […]
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Westbrook builder publishes his second book covering the tales of two nans on an epic adventure
A Westbrook author has published his second book featuring the arthritic adventures of two elderly sisters on a bucket-list trip […]
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Hundreds flock to the Planet Thanet Beer Festival
Planet Thanet beer festival is well underway at Margate’s Winter Gardens. The CAMRA festival opened yesterday and runs today (Saturday) […]
