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  • [ September 28, 2023 ] ‘Very challenging 18 months’ leads to sad closure of Waverley House in Margate Business
  • [ September 28, 2023 ] KCC: County Hall goes on sale ‘this week’ News
  • [ September 28, 2023 ] Figures for pupil absence in Kent shows significant rise since pandemic Education
  • [ September 28, 2023 ] Permission granted for large scale grid facility with cables through ‘vital wildlife corridor’ between Minster Marshes and Pegwell Bay News
  • [ September 28, 2023 ] Outdoor fun for Reception children at Cliftonville Primary Education
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Lifelong Ramsgate fan and stalwart club volunteer looks ahead to crunch FA Cup tie Sport
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Twenty homes plan for waste site in Broadstairs formerly owned by W Brazil and Sons News
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Ramsgate fraudster who conned man in 60s out of £50k is jailed News
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Emphatic victory for Thanet Wanderers Ladies 1st XV Sport
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Ramsgate’s Marlowe Innovation Centre marks 15th anniversary Business
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Margate cemetery volunteers say urgent repairs are needed to 19th century chapel Community
  • [ September 27, 2023 ] Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils take a journey ‘Bach to the Future’ Education
  • [ September 26, 2023 ] The Margate School secures £400k grant News
  • [ September 26, 2023 ] Southern Water pledges to fix leak flowing ‘for more than a year’ News
  • [ September 26, 2023 ] Ramsgate mum returns from maternity leave determined to expand 3D casting designs business Business
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Photos: Crowds attend 10th OhSoRetro show

September 24, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Crowds turned out today (September 24) for the 10th OhSoRetro show at Palm Bay. More than 1,500 classic and retro […]

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Photos: Ramsgate Vikings Model Boat Club open day

September 3, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Photos Frank Leppard and Steven Collis Ramsgate Vikings Model Boat Club held their open day at Ramsgate Boating Pool today […]

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Photos: Successful Broadstairs Water Gala

August 24, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Photos Carole Adams Viking Bay was bustling yesterday (August 23) for the rescheduled Water Gala. Crowds enjoyed everything from the […]

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Photos: Hooden Horses, a giant, a dragon, music and dancing for Broadstairs Folk Week 2023

August 13, 2023 Kathy Bailes 6

Photos by Carole Adams Broadstairs has welcomed hundreds of musicians and dancers as the annual folk week gets under way. […]

Events

Photos: Huge turnout for Margate Pride 2023

August 12, 2023 Kathy Bailes 13

A huge turnout marked the Margate Pride 2023 parade today (August 12). The festivities began this morning at the Oval […]

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Photos: Bahamas hauled Kentish Belle travels through Thanet

August 9, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

The Kentish Belle has travelled on a route through Thanet today (August 9). Bahamas Locomotive Society owned Jubilee No. 45596 […]

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Photos: A riot of colour and music at the Margate Carnival parade

August 6, 2023 Kathy Bailes 10

Samba, carnival courts, a steel band and even Pikachu were some of the sights and sounds at Margate carnival today […]

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Photos: Bumper weekend of live music in Margate

August 6, 2023 Kathy Bailes 3

It’s been a bumper weekend of music in Margate as acts took to the stage for the soul festival and […]

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Photos: Rain doesn’t dampen spirits for Ramsgate Carnival 2023

July 30, 2023 Kathy Bailes 8

It might have rained on the parade but the weather did not dampen the spirits of participants and onlookers at […]

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Sir Tom Jones wows Dreamland gig-goers and brings back memories of 1966 show for Margate’s Mick Tee

July 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 24

Photos Frank Leppard Superstar Tom Jones blasted out hits from What’s New Pussycat? to Delilah, and You Can Leave Your […]

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Photos: All things royal at the 137th Minster Show

July 23, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Photos by Frank Leppard Minster held its fabulous parade and show yesterday (July 22) without letting the appalling weat5her dampen […]

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Photos: The 86th Broadstairs Dickens Festival

June 17, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Photos Carole Adams Dickensian ladies and gents have been enjoying a beach party and a game or two at Lilliput […]

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Photos: Rag ‘n’ Bone Man at Dreamland

June 11, 2023 Kathy Bailes 13

Photos by Frank Leppard Dreamland was packed last night (June 10) for a gig by Rag ‘n’ Bone Man. The […]

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Photos: Emergency services ‘chemical response’ exercise at Dreamland

June 6, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Firefighters, police, paramedics, and event organisers took part in a training exercise yesterday (June 5) simulating a major incident at […]

Events

Photos: Mermaids (and a few pirates) for Margate’s first Mergate festival

June 4, 2023 Kathy Bailes 8

Photo by Frank Leppard Some 600 people turned out to join the parade in the first ever Mergate festival in […]

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Light aircraft fly-in to Manston raises £1.8k for Martha Trust charity

May 31, 2023 Kathy Bailes 36

A light aircraft fly-in event at Manston on Sunday (May 28) has raised £1,800 (inclusive of a last minute £100 […]

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Photos: Bikes, trikes and scooters ride into town for Mod Weekend and Margate Meltdown

May 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 47

Margate has been packed out today as thousands of bikers headed into the town for the annual Meltdown. The event, […]

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Photos: Crowds enjoy MDC Comic-Con at Quex Park

May 23, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

People of all ages descended on Quex Park on Sunday dressed as their favourite superheroes and comic book characters for […]

Events

Photos: Thousands of people attend Ellington Park May Fayre

May 15, 2023 Kathy Bailes 4

Thousands of people turned out yesterday (May 14) to enjoy the Ellington Park May Fayre. The annual event included some […]

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Photos: The Malle Mile Race in Margate

May 14, 2023 Kathy Bailes 8

The Malle Mile Race on Margate Main Sands continues today (May 14). Custom, classic and electric motorcycles race head to […]

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Photos: Coronation chickens, a parade, party food and more

May 8, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

Coronation fun continued yesterday (May 7) with Ramsgate holding a parade and street party alongside stalls, music, fair and other […]

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Photos: Fireworks- and a conga – mark the Coronation

May 7, 2023 Kathy Bailes 24

Firework displays were held last night (May 6) to mark the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort. […]

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Photos: Sandwich Salutes the 40s

April 30, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Photos by Frank Leppard The 1940s are in full swing in Sandwich with re-enactments, classic and military vehicles, stalls, NAAFI, […]

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Photos: Broadstairs Spring Food Festival 2023

April 9, 2023 Kathy Bailes 5

There is still one day left to enjoy the Broadstairs Spring Food Festival. The festival features almost 100 of the […]

Events

Photos: Day one of No Surrender benefit gig for The Margate School

March 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 4

Photos Frank Leppard Libertines co-frontman Carl Barât, partner Edie Langley – of The Cruel Hearts – and  DJ Woody, son […]

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Photos: Blessing of the Seas at Margate 2023

January 8, 2023 Kathy Bailes 4

Photos Steven Collis The annual Blessing of the Seas ceremony took place in Margate today (January 8). The event is […]

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Photos: Carlton Cinema pride at hosting Empire of Light stars and how it looked on the big screen at Dreamland Cinema

January 8, 2023 Kathy Bailes 20

The team at Westgate’s Carlton Cinema has spoken of the pride at being the host for today’s (January 8) screening […]

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Photos: New Year’s Day dips with Stormtroopers and singer Kim Wilde to Santas and even a banana brrr-aving the waves

January 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 6

Eighties icon Kim Wilde, Stormtroopers, superheroes, Victorian gents and even a banana were among the bumper crowd of dippers rushing […]

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Photos: Dippers brave the waves at Ramsgate’s Western Undercliff

December 27, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Wacky hats, a Power Ranger and scores of mad dippers rushed into the waves at Ramsgate’s Western Undercliff today (December […]

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A giant fisherman, fabulous lanterns and joyous drumming at Ramsgate’s winter parade

December 23, 2022 Kathy Bailes 8

A giant fisherman, glowing jellyfish, boats, and the sound of drumming filled Ramsgate town yesterday evening (December 22) as the […]

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