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  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Thanet council denies claim of public toilet closures in Ramsgate News
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Armed officers attend Margate ‘disturbance’ incident and recover machete News
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Driver leaves the scene of crash in Margate News
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Public meeting to be held and calls for 20mph zone in Ramsgate town following fatal Leopold Street collision News
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Margate councillor calls for emergency action over isle’s unaffordable rents and increasing homelessness News
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] The Libertines announce exclusive gig at The Oval Bandstand in Cliftonville Events
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Pensioner driven to brink by five year battle with Orbit homes over ‘Concorde’ noise in flat from heating pumps News
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Police appeal after report of assault and attempted robbery on teens by two youths in Westgate News
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Shock at tragic Ramsgate collision, heatwave and the cost of living crisis Opinion
  • [ August 15, 2022 ] Architectural Heritage Fund charity award of £77,300 to Pugin Studios project in Ramsgate News
  • [ August 14, 2022 ] Matthew Munson: I’m going to talk to you about a tree in Pierremont Park… Opinion
  • [ August 14, 2022 ] Last gasp point for Blues earns draw in Kingstonian match Sport
  • [ August 14, 2022 ] Hundreds of people join Kent Wildlife Trust celebration event Events
  • [ August 14, 2022 ] Thanet community news: Scout group litter pick, Culmer’s allotments, jamboree fundraiser, beach clean, singalong, netball and more Community
  • [ August 14, 2022 ] Pitchside: Rams FC victory over Cray Valley Sport
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Photos: Wave of colour at Margate Pride 2022

August 13, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Crowds packed out The Oval Bandstand and Lawns today (August 13) for a host of Margate Pride events before the […]

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Photos: Open day at Margate’s Masonic centre Union Lodge

August 13, 2022 Kathy Bailes 1

Photos by Frank Leppard Freemasons in Margate opened the doors to their venue this month to give the public a […]

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Photos: Vibrant parade for Margate Carnival 2022

August 7, 2022 Kathy Bailes 5

Steel drummers, swirling swans, Percy the Pig and a host of colourful, fun and wacky characters all featured in the […]

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Photos: Hooden horses, a giant and Clarence the Dragon at Broadstairs Folk Week 2022

August 7, 2022 Kathy Bailes 6

Photos by Frank Leppard Delighted crowds lined the town in Broadstairs for the return of Folk Week’s opening parade. Hooden […]

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Photos: Crowds enjoy Margate Soul Festival 2022

August 6, 2022 Kathy Bailes 6

Photos Frank Leppard Margate has welcomed the crowds as the town’s soul festival gets into full swing. Festival-goers have been […]

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Photos: Kentish Belle travels through Thanet

August 4, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Thanet photographers have caught the Kentish Belle on camera as it passed through Thanet stations today (August 4). The Belle […]

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Photos: A wave of colour and fun at Ramsgate Carnival 2022

August 1, 2022 Kathy Bailes 8

Photos by Frank Leppard The sun may not have been out but Ramsgate was bright with a wave of colorful […]

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Photos: Fabulous fun at Broadstairs Water Gala 2022

July 28, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Photos by Broadstairs Water Gala A fabulous day was had by all that visited the annual Brodastairs Water Gala yesterday […]

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Record-breaking year for Music Day at Garden Gate Project

July 25, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

A brilliant £8,500 has been raised at the Garden Gate Project Music Day on Saturday (July 23) which will go […]

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Photos: Crowds enjoy the 134th Minster Show

July 24, 2022 Kathy Bailes 33

Crowds enjoyed the return of the Minster Show yesterday (July 23) with fun on the Rec including children’s games, shows, […]

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Photos: Battles for Victory 2022 at Quex Park

July 17, 2022 Kathy Bailes 8

Photos by Roberto Fabiani There is still a chance to take a step back in time with the Battles for […]

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The amazing knitted creations brightening up Birchington this summer

July 3, 2022 Kathy Bailes 28

Knitted and crocheted creations are brightening up Birchington with postbox toppers featuring everything from a cheeky seagull eating newspaper wrapped […]

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Photos: The Broadstairs Dickens Festival 2022

June 18, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

Photos by Carole Adams Top hats, crinoline skirts, Victorian bathing costumes and Queen Victoria have all been spotted in Broadstairs […]

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Photos: Jubilee street party fun in Thanet

June 6, 2022 Kathy Bailes 9

Flags, crowns, Kings and Queens could be seen across Thanet as Platinum Jubilee street parties were held over the four […]

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Photos: Fireworks, a parade and fun for the Platinum Jubilee

June 4, 2022 Kathy Bailes 7

Fireworks, a parade and massive Jubilee tea party are just some of the events in Thanet marking the Queen’s 70 […]

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Photos: Beacons lit in Thanet to mark Platinum Jubilee

June 3, 2022 Kathy Bailes 25

Beacons were lit across Thanet and the country last night (June 2) to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Crowds gathered […]

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Photos: (Not) The Margate Meltdown 2022

June 2, 2022 Kathy Bailes 63

The Margate Meltdown was on, and then off, unofficially on -and then ordered to be off – but in the […]

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Photos and video: The Red Arrows over Thanet

May 29, 2022 Kathy Bailes 41

Some lucky residents managed to catch a glimpse of the  Red Arrows as they made their way over the coast […]

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Photos and video: Empire of Light fireworks in Margate

March 25, 2022 Kathy Bailes 3

Crowds gathered along Margate seafront last night (March 24) as fireworks lit up the sky as part of filming for […]

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Photos: Sam Mendes in Margate as filming (and snowfall) for Empire of Light gets underway

March 1, 2022 Kathy Bailes 41

Filming is underway for the Empire of Light movie directed by Sam Mendes who was in town today (March 1). […]

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Photos: Blessing of the seas in Margate 2022

January 9, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

Photos by Frank Leppard The Greek/Cypriot community has celebrated the annual Blessing of the Seas in Margate today (January 9) […]

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Photos: Crowds see in 2022 at Ramsgate firework display

January 1, 2022 Kathy Bailes 22

Crowds gathered along the seafront and the East Cliff to bring in 2022 while watching the firework display funded with […]

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Photos: Swimmers brave the waves at the Western Undercliff Boxing Day dip

December 26, 2021 Kathy Bailes 3

Around 70 swimmers braved the waves at the Western Undercliff Boxing Day dip today (December 26). Despite the drizzle a […]

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Photos: Some festive fun around the isle – pub fundraiser, Christmas tree festival, festive Caves, Minster celebrations and mystery knitbombing

December 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 1

Thanet has gone all festive as residents and businesses get decorating, host fundraisers and events and add a bit of […]

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Photos: A ho-ho-whole load of Santas swarm Margate seafront in aid of Pilgrims Hospices

December 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 6

Photos by Frank Leppard Santas of all ages – plus some elves- took to Margate seafront today (December 12) for […]

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Photos: Ramsgate harbour boats and businesses light up for Christmas

December 5, 2021 Kathy Bailes 1

Ramsgate harbour is twinkling with beautiful Christmas lights. Boat owners and businesses at the Arches have created their annual fantastic […]

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Photos: Christmas arrives in Birchington, Westgate and Sandwich

December 5, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Stalls, music and Christmas lights have kicked off the festive season in Birchington and Westgate. Yesterday (November 4) Birchington hosted […]

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Photos: Runners and walkers take part in Margate Race for Life

October 18, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

A sea of pink dotted with lilac and black could be seen at Palm Bay yesterday (October 17) as participants […]

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Rainbow paint clouds as Thanet Colour Run takes place in aid of Pilgrims Hospices

September 27, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

The Pilgrims Hospices 5K Colour Run returned to Thanet with a blast of colour on Sunday (September 26). More than […]

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Photos: OhSoRetro 2021

September 26, 2021 Kathy Bailes 6

OhSoRetro has attracted crowds to its eighth event with more than 1,500 classic and retro vehicles on show. The event […]

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